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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Pope Francis Minimizes Chastity, Tolerates Homosexuality & Adultery – Trdtn, Fmly, & Prprty
2. Notre Dame Cathedral Faces Another Disaster: Threat of an Unwanted Legacy – Trd, Fm, & Prp
3. Millions of Christians Quit Faith after Ironclad Social Media Post f/Neil deGrasse Tyson – BB
4. PopeWatch: Fox Placed In Charge of Chicken Coop – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
5. A Sick Elderly Francis Hates America, Like Biden, Propped Up to Support. . . – Rorate Cæli
6. Should Church Officials Be Teaching Illegal Immigrants How to Avoid the Law? – Trd, Fam, Prp
7. Vienna Spits in Eyes of Poland, Insults Its Historic Saviors to Appease Muslims – R. Ibrahim
8. Pope Appoints New U.S. (Arch)bishops of Cincinnati, Sioux City, & Youngstown – Crux
9. The True Enemies of the Church are Bad Catholics – New Catholic at Rorate Cæli
10. Francis’ Unusual Letter to US Bishops Stresses Open Heart, Not Open Border – Fr R de Souza

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit:
Can a Catholic Attend a Same-Sex Wedding? – David Ramos at Catholic News Agency
PopeWatch: No Enemies on the Left – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Converting a Plan into Reality, Pio Brunone Lanteri Commits Himself to Assisting Amicizia – TFP

Analysis and Punditry:
‘Fraternally Francis’: Does a Papal ‘Hot Take’ on Immigration Help? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
Robbing Abraham to Pay Bartholomew – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Cardinal Cupich Welcomes Pope’s Letter to US Bishops on Illegal Immigration – Complicit Clergy
In Defense of Christian Civilization – Carson Holloway, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
Pope Francis’ Letter To U.S. Bishops Sows Confusion Over Immigration – The Federalist

News:
Man Attacks Priest at Winnipeg Church – CHVN 95.1
Vatican Adds St. Teresa of Kolkata’s Feast to General Roman Calendar – OSV News

Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Trump Announces Negotiations to End Ukraine War – Catholic Vote

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
7. It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Pope Francis: Do as I Say, Not as I Do – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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A thank you to our sponsor:
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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Trump’s NGO Apocalypse – Rod Dreher at the European Conservative
2. Final Nail in the Bellarmine ‘Resistance Quote’ Coffin? – The WM Review
3. The Conundrum of Parish Involvement – David G. Bonagura, Jr., at Catholic Culture
4. Dark Music – Spirit Daily Blog
5. Pius X to Francis: From Modernism Expelled to Modernism Enthroned – P. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
6. Fort Bragg Once Again – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7. Sacrificing Catholics for Ecumenism – Sarah Cain at Crisis Magazine
8. Want to Get Married? 8 Tips to Consider – Carrie Gress, Ph.D., at TOH Substack
9. Does Feminism Have Roots in the Occult? Why Does it Fixate on Child Sacrifice? – Stream
10. Notre Dame Cathedral Faces Another Disaster: The Threat of an Unwanted Legacy – TFP

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit:
Madonna in Winter, Catholicism in East Asia – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Heroes of the Vendée – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
Investments are Crucial for Family Life – Christopher B. Warner at The Way Of The Family

Analysis and Punditry:
IVF Is Not Pro-Life – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at New Oxford Review
Biblical Catechesis: The Church is the “Israel of God” (Galatians 6:16) – Mat. A. Tsakanikas, Ph.D.

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Should Church Officials Be Teaching Illegal Immigrants How to Avoid the Law? – J Horvat at TFP
Why Islam Remains a Persisting Threat – Julio Loredo at Tradition, Family, & Property
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Converting a Plan into Reality, Pio Brunone Lanteri Commits Himself to Assisting Amicizia – TFP
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

A thank you to our sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Notre Dame Cathedral Faces Another Disaster: Threat of an Unwanted Legacy – Trd, Fam, Prp

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. 11 February 2013: One of the Saddest Days in History of the Catholic Church. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Pope Francis Has a Serious Consistency Problem – Samuel Gregg, D.Phil. (Oxon)
3. Timothy Cardinal Radcliffe Giggles as He Talks About the Synod, Jargon Monoxide – C Unscrp
4. Kindergarten Teacher in California Breaks Her Silence on DEI – M. Bal at Real Clear Education
5. How Long Will Bishops Hold Their Position ’til Caesar No Longer Provides Silver – D. McClarey
6. Trump Border Czar Knocks Pope Francis’s Criticism: ‘Fix the Catholic Church’ – The Hill
7. Should Church Officials Be Teaching Illegal Immigrants How to Avoid the Law? – Trd, Fam, Prp
8. Never Forget What the FBI Did to J6ers – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9. RIP, DEI: The End of Our Captivity – Fr. John A. Perricone at Crisis Magazine
10. A Good Reason for Large Families – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand

Best of the Rest of the News Stories on Big Pulpit:
Setting Fire to the Deep State – Glenn Ellmers at Tom
The Miraculous Preservation of St. Bernadette – Deacon Tho. L. McDonald at Weird Catholic
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Analysis and Punditry:
Benedict XVI’s Resignation: FAQ – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Newsreels of the Lourdes Centennial Celebrations in 1958 – New Liturgical Movement
A Response to Kingsnorth’s “Against Christian Civilization” – Christopher-Marcus Gibson, Ph.D.

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Islam Remains a Persisting Threat – Julio Loredo at Tradition, Family, & Property
A Great Mistake is to Judge Policies by Their Intentions Rather Than Their Results – TACatholic
Converting a Plan into Reality, Pio Brunone Lanteri Commits Himself to Assisting Amicizia – TFP
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

A thank you to our sponsor:
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Note: I am a volunteer with Catholic Charities in the Houston metropolitan area, and the location where I work has received multiple death threats. For this reason, I will no longer post any news stories related to Catholic Charities until the situation improves. Thank you. –Editor

Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Police Orders Catholic Woman to Leave Public Area because Her Views are ‘Offensive’ – CH
2. Is the Church Being Infiltrated Right Now? – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take
3. Archbishop Cordileone Offers Elon Musk Advice on Marriage – National Catholic Register
4. Closing the Gate on the Boy Scouts: What Scouting America Leaves Behind – NC Register
5. Notre Dame Cathedral Faces Another Disaster: Threat of an Unwanted Legacy – Trd, Fam, Prp
6. Is It Ever Permissible for a Good Catholic to Criticize the Church? – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at C Cltr
7. Lessons from the Spanish Civil War – Nathan Pinkoski at Tom
8. California Discriminates Against Beleaguered Christian Baker – Catholic World Report
9. Trans Kids Don’t Exist – Lila Rose
10. Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious – Ross Douthat at Public Discourse

Honorable Mentioned News Stories:
A Parent’s Crusade Against Woke Ideology in Catholic Education – The Cardinal Newman Society
Can the Curia Afford to Fix Vatican Security Problems? – Edgar Beltrán at The Pillar
The Church Plays Cupid: Helping Marriage-Minded Singles Meet Their Match – NC Register

Analysis and Punditry:
Idaho House Calls On Supreme Court To Overturn “Same-Sex Marriage” – Cthlcs For Cthlcs

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Classical Schools in America: A Movement of Hope – Rachel Alexander Cambre, Ph.D.

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Millions of Taxpayer Euros Spent on Groups Protesting Against German ‘Far Right’ – Z. Kottász

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Should Church Officials Be Teaching Illegal Immigrants How to Avoid the Law? – J Horvat at TFP
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Why Islam Remains a Persisting Threat – Julio Loredo at Tradition, Family, & Property
Converting a Plan into Reality, Pio Brunone Lanteri Commits Himself to Assisting Amicizia – TFP
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

A thank you to our sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

Note: I am a volunteer with Catholic Charities in the Houston metropolitan area, and the location where I work has received multiple death threats. For this reason, I will no longer post any news stories related to Catholic Charities until the situation improves. Thank you. –Editor

Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Of Football, Changes, & the Booing of Taylor Swift. Wherein Fr. Z Rant. – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Timothy Cardinal Dolan of New York Resigns at 75 – Crux
3. Notre Dame Cathedral Faces Another Disaster: Threat of an Unwanted Legacy – Trd, Fam, Prp
4. Could the Badly Decided Obergefell be Overturned? Newsweek is Worried – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
5. Should Church Officials be Teaching Illegal Immigrants How to Avoid the Law? – Trd, Fam, Prp
6. See Tiny Portrait of Mary Magdalene that Raphael Painted when He was 20 – Smithsonian
7. Wander the Medieval Streets That Inspired ‘The Lord of the Rings’ & . . . – Our Sunday Visitor
8. What’s the Truth About Opus Dei? – Lila Rose
9. Pope Francis Interrupts the Homily Due to “Difficulty in Breathing” – Rome Reports
10. Striking Reform in Continuity Parish in Cottage Grove, Oregon! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO

Honorable Mentioned News Stories:
How Nations Die – John Derbyshire at Chronicles
Addressing the Dating ‘Pendulum’ Problem on College Campuses – National Catholic Register
Fr. David Michael Moses Baptizes Baby Nephew Fighting for His Life in NICU – ChurchPOP

Analysis and Punditry:
Making the Case for Religion in a Secular Age | Ross Douthat – Aaron M. Renn
Adapting Plan into Reality, Pio Brunone Lanteri Commits Himself to Assisting Amicizia – TFP
Gordian Knots & Artful Dogers – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
“Deportation” & Catholic Teaching – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
Growing a Counterculture of Community, Tradition, & Joy – Jeff Minick at Chronicles

News:
UK Uni. Adds Trigger Warnings to Shakespeare for Popping Balloons, Extreme Weather – Cllg Fix

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What’s Coming For Academia – Francis Menton at Manhattan Contrarian
How American Educators are Conning Kids – Frannie Block at The Free Press

Cultural & Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Classical Music as Art & Play – Thomas Philbrick at Modern Age

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

L.A. Wild Fires:
The People’s Republic of California – Roger D. McGrath at Chronicles
L.A. Christians Keep the Faith as They Begin Post-Wildfires Recovery – Religion Unplugged

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cetera. . . Pop Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Not Worth a Penny – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Eagles’ Nick Sirianni, Jalen Hurts Praise God After Blowout Super Bowl Victory – Breitbart

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
PopeWatch: Bronchitis – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Miraculous Conversion of Alphonse Ratisbonne – Roberto de Mattei, Ph.D., at Trdn, Fm, & Prp
February 9, 1775: Parliament Declares Massachusetts to be in Rebellion – The Amrcn Catholic
Why Islam Remains a Persisting Threat – Julio Loredo at Tradition, Family, & Property
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

A thank you to our sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. John Allen’s Conspicuous Absence Explained – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux
2. The Fessio Phenomenon – Lee Oser at the University Bookman
3. The Destruction of the Traditional Latin Mass & its Ultimate Cause – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D.
4. The US Bishops’ Hypocrisy on Human Trafficking – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
5. Jordan Peterson Supports Gay Surrogacy & Makes Case for Transgenderism – Jos. Sciambra
6. Newsom’s Calif. Govt App Tells Teens to Drop Christianity, Embrace the Occult – Hrbngr’s Daily
7. New Business: Marylike Dresses – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
8. A Common Date for Easter? I Don’t Like It! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
9. The Downfall of Ibram X. Kendi – Christopher F. Rufo at City Journal
10. Taxing Or Tithing? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing On My Head

Honorable Mentioned News Stories:
Should Church Officials be Teaching Illegal Immigrants How to Avoid the Law? – J Horvat at TFP
Handicapping Papal Elections a Fool’s Errand – Christopher Altieri at Crux
The Trump Administration & the U.S. Bishops – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37

Analysis and Punditry:
Making Sense Out of Our Childless & Childish Age – John Horvat, II, at the Imaginative. . .
Converting a Plan into Reality, Pio Brunone Lanteri Commits Himself to Assisting Amicizia – TFP
Thoughts on Today’s Upheaval & Its Implications – N.S. Lyons at What We Need Now
Descartes, Trumpian Thomism, & ‘Pronouns’ – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
All Policy is Family Policy – Frank DeVito at The American Postliberal

News:
Drug Gangs in Ecuador Turn to “Death Saint” for Protection, Alleged Human Sacrifices – CBSN

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Parents Move Right, Pundits Panic – Erika Sanzi at Real Clear Education
How “Postcolonial” Education Endangers Our Way of Life – Samuel Lair at Tom

Catholic NGOs, Illegal Immigration Debate, and USAID Scandals:
Who Should Pay to Help Migrants? – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Catholic Relief Services Cuts Staff, Migration Efforts, as USAID Scandal Grows – Breitbart
Houston Catholic Charities Cuts 20% of Staff Amid Migration Grant Freeze – The Pillar

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Trump’s Greenland Play: The View From Moscow – E. Buchanan, et al., the National Interest
How Trump can Build on Israel’s Success & Keep Iran off Balance – E. Abrams at Foreign Affairs
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Amicizia Christiana Groups Did Everything for the Good of Souls – Tradition, Family, & Property
The Miraculous Conversion of Alphonse Ratisbonne – Roberto de Mattei, Ph.D., at Trdn, Fm, & Prp
Why Islam Remains a Persisting Threat – Julio Loredo at Tradition, Family, & Property
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

A thank you to our sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Odd How Bishop Barron & Minnesota Cohort Deny Responsibility for Mess They Created – CC
2. Look at These Poor Backwardists – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. Vatican II Liturgist Wreckovates Saint Peter Basilica’s High Altar – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO
4. A Lucky Man – Fr. Z’s Blog
5. The Sad Saga of Bud Light – Anson Frericks at The Free Press
6. Trump vs. University of Saint Thomas in Minnesota – Dad29
7. CRS CEO: A Very Nice Living! – Dad29
8. Catholic Relief Services & US Bishops Quietly Launch Online Campaign to Halt Deep Cuts – CC
9. USCCB Laying Off a Third of Migration Services. . . A Good Start! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
10. The Catholic Church Teaches That It is a Mortal Sin to Facilitate a Mortal Sin – Dad29

Honorable Mentioned:
Vox Has a Meltdown Over JD Vance – Michael Knowles
Farewell to Mount Melleray: Lamenting the Closure of a Cistercian Monastery – Catholic Herald
I Won’t Deport Harry, He’s Got Enough Problems with Meghan – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

Analysis and Punditry:
A Super Bowl Prediction – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Converting a Plan into Reality, Pio Brunone Lanteri Commits Himself to Assisting Amicizia – TFP
Signs of the Times Come by Way of Vandalism – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
The Great Siege of Malta – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Epiphanytide: ‘Ordinary Time’ or Something Much Better? – The WM Review

News:
Jesuit University Student Group to Host Speaker Linked to Israeli Teen’s Killing – The College Fix
US Sunday Mass Attendance Back to Pre-Pandemic Levels – Gina Christian at OSV News
Vatican Gives Definitive Approval to Statutes of Regnum Christi – Catholic News Agency
Next National Eucharistic Congress will be Held in 2029 – CNA via Catholic World Report

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
We Need a Reckoning on the 1619 Project – Peter Wood at Tom
Education Power is Returning to the People – Matt Frendewey at Real Clear Education

Catholic NGOs, Illegal Immigration Debate, and USAID Scandals:
Should Church Officials Be Teaching Illegal Immigrants How to Avoid the Law? – J Horvat at TFP
The Truth About USAID & Catholic Relief Services – Complicit Clergy
Prayer for Immigrants – Bishop Strickland
Catholic Relief Services to Chop 50% of Staff – Dad29
North Carolina Bishops Claim Immigration Is ‘Complicated & Emotional’ – Complicit Clergy
Archbishop Naumann Weighs in on Need to Solve Immigration, Refugee Challenges – CWR
Good News: USCCB Lays-Off 50 Migration Staffers – Complicit Clergy

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
NCAA Had the Power to Keep Men Out of Women’s Sports This Whole Time – The Federalist
Trump Signs Executive Order Creating White House Faith Office – Nick Gilbertson at Breitbart
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Germany Protests Against ‘Far-Right’ Being Funded by Left-Wing Government: Report – Breitbart

Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Trump Is Right — America Needs Greenland & Access To Its Critical Resources – The Federalist
Trump’s Gaza Gambit & the Art of the Ultimate Deal – Josh Hammer at Real Clear Politics
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cetera. . . Pop Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Bible Study & Prayer Part of Super Bowl Prep for Chiefs & Eagles – Breitbart

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Heh – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
The Miraculous Conversion of Alphonse Ratisbonne – Roberto de Mattei, Ph.D., at Trdn, Fm, & Prp
Why Islam Remains a Persisting Threat – Julio Loredo at Tradition, Family, & Property
Amicizia Christiana Groups Did Everything for the Good of Souls – Tradition, Family, & Property
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

A thank you to our sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Converting a Plan into Reality, Pio Brunone Lanteri Commits Himself to Assisting Amicizia – TFP

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. The Breathtaking Hypocrisy of the USCCB – Complicit Clergy
2. A Vatican II Moment: Dancing in Front of the Relics of St. Maria Goretti – Rorate Cæli
3. Obama Spied on Pope Benedict XVI & Catholic Church to Instigate a ‘Catholic Spring’ – CA
4. The USAID Scandal is Getting Worse by the Minute – Stephen Green at PJ Media
5. USAID Gave $1M to Hamas by Advocacy of Catholic Relief Services – New York Post
6. Gregory DiPippo’s Pulverizing Critique of Brant Pitre – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at T&S
7. Never Alone – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8. Forbes Reveals Catholic Relief Services as Top Recipient of USAID Funding – Catholic Vote
9. Pope Francis: Three Falls, Bronchitis, & His Bad Relationship with Winter – J.E. Mújica at Zenit
10. Trad Catholicism is Anything but a Trend – Sebastian Pestritto at Catholic Exchange

Honorable Mentioned:
USAID Pushed Anti-Christian Morality by Funding LGBT Advocacy, Abortion Globally – J. Gomes
The Prairie Years – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Making Christianity Weird Again – Tracy Rowland at the Catholic World Report
Caesar Has Paid the Piper & Our Clerics Have Gladly Danced to It – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.

Analysis and Punditry:
President Trump’s Task Force for Anti-Christian Bias Should Start with Francis – The Remnant
The Woke Revolution Isn’t Over – N.S. Lyons at Tom
Debunking The Myths About Opus Dei with Fr. Luke Mata – Lila Rose
Pope Francis Slams Trump for Repatriating Illegal Aliens, What Does The Church Teach? – Strm

News:
With Backlash, Grand Valley U. Will Move Pro-LGBT Art w/Catholic Imagery to Add ‘Context’ – CF
Trump Announces Executive Order Creating Task Force to ‘Eradicate Anti-Christian Bias’ – FN
Cardinals Re & Sandri Confirmed as Dean & Vice Dean of College of Cardinals – Cth World Report

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Kids Spend Startling Number of Hours on Phones at School – Brooke Steinberg at New York Post

Catholic NGOs, Illegal Immigration Debate, and USAID Scandals:
USAID Battle Bodes Well for Trump 2.0 – Matt Boose at Chronicles
Feds Gave Millions to Left-Wing Media Outlets Including Politico, New York Times – Federalist
We Need Broken Windows Immigration Policy – Mike Howell at Tom

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Trump’s Second Presidency is Going to Be a Revolution – Álvaro Peñas at the EC
CIA, USAID Targeted Trump for Impeachment – Dad29
Trump Can Make the Arts Great Again w/Appointees Who Love Beauty & Tradition – F. Derderian
Why the Founders Chose the Electoral College Design – M.C. Maibach, et al., at Public Discourse

Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Donald Trump’s Popularity Poses Unexpected Dilemma for Putin – I. van Brugen at Newsweek
Taiwan: Trump’s Most Dangerous Global Challenge – N.S. Lyons at The Upheaval

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Train Travel Has Never Been More Popular, Here are the Best in the West – Sunset
Why Islam Remains a Persisting Threat – Julio Loredo at Tradition, Family, & Property
The Miraculous Conversion of Alphonse Ratisbonne – Roberto de Mattei, Ph.D., at Trdn, Fm, & Prp
Amicizia Christiana Groups Did Everything for the Good of Souls – Tradition, Family, & Property
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

A thank you to our sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Can a Bishop Forbid Communion at a Communion Rail? A Canonist Responds – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer of Atlanta Blesses Shadow of the Rainbow – Lepanto Institute
3. Override: The Epic Takedown of USAID, But There is a Whole Lot More to the Story. . . – Eko
4. The Double Standards of Pope Francis – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
5. Whammo!! “Catholic” Relief Services Cut Off – Dad29
6. Sometimes it is Precisely Those You Most Suspect – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
7. USAID Funding Catholic NGOs, What You are Not Being Told – Mch. Hichborn & Joe McClane
8. Face of a Saint: Thomas Aquinas’ Appearance Revealed After 750 Years – N Catholic Register
9. Before & After: The Altar of St. Joseph’s Church in Killeen, Texas – Liturgical Arts Journal
10. Sometimes We Should Not Try to “Fix” the Local Parish – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.

Honorable Mentioned:
Catholic University of America Hosting Event Featuring Man in Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ – Cmp Clr
USAID & CIA Behind 2019 Trump Impeachment – Michael Shellenberger
Spokane Priest Attacked by a ‘Disturbed Man’ During Novena Service – Catholics For Catholics

Analysis and Punditry:
Storm in the Vatican, is the Cipriani Case a Trap Against Opus Dei? – The Remnant
The Emergent Catholic Right – Peter Wolfgang at Catholic Culture
How an Evil Pope Could ‘Destroy the Church’—Cajetan’s Objections – The WM Review
Could Strengthening Faith Help Solve Ireland’s Demographic Crisis? – OSV News

News:
Arrest Made of US Priest Murdered in Malaga Tourist Flat: Suspects Still at Large – Olive Press
Police Charge Teenager with Stabbing Classmate at Catholic High School in England – The CWR

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
In the Culture Wars That Christians are Winning is in the Crucial Sphere of Education – Cranach
Catholic International University Launches New program in AI, Emerging Technologies – Register

The Illegal Immigration Debate:
Catholic NGOs Shutter Migrant Shelters as Releases End & Money Dries Up – Breitbart
What Does Mexico’s Constitution Say About Immigration? – Jesse Romero at Full Sheen Ahead
Rubio Says State Department Will Exempt Select USAID Programs From Freeze – NC Register
Ordo Amoris: Love Has an Order, Not All Are Loved Equally – Fr. Joseph Hudson, O.S.B., at Josias
Make Your Charity Dollars Count — Our Lady of the Poor, Pray for Us! – Les Femmes

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Martina Navratilova After Trump Protects Women’s Sports: Democrats Failed Women – Brtbrt
Politico Cashed In $34 Million from U.S. Federal Government – Tamás Orbán at the EC
NCAA Bans Men From Women’s Sports Following Trump’s Executive Order – N Catholic Register

President Donald J. Trump:
Trump’s Mandate: Restore National Sovereignty – Casey Whetland at Tom

Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The End of ‘Palestine’ – Lee Smith at The Tablet
How Hezbollah Ends – Hanin Ghaddar at Foreign Affairs

Et Cetera. . . Pop Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why Do We Say Storks Deliver Babies? – Lorna Wallace at Mental Floss
Why We Give Chocolates & Flowers on Valentine’s Day – History Facts

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Why Islam Remains a Persisting Threat – Julio Loredo at Tradition, Family, & Property
The Miraculous Conversion of Alphonse Ratisbonne – Roberto de Mattei, Ph.D., at Trdn, Fm, & Prp
Amicizia Christiana Groups Did Everything for the Good of Souls – Tradition, Family, & Property
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Major Oddities in the Fr. Carlos Martins Case – Christine Niles, J.D., at Forward Boldly
2. Should Biden be Excommunicated for Joining the Masons? – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at C Cltr
3. JD Vance Triggered People Who Don’t Know Their Bibles. . . – Not The Bee
4. Romanian Rain on Francis’s Common Easter Parade – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Nw Ox Rv
5. Judge Strips Immunity from Ohio State Officials for Firing Prof Who ‘Triggered’ Student – JTN
6. The Strange World of Vatican Communications: No Mention of Jesus – Catholic World Report
7. ‘You Catholics are Divided, Too!’ – Casey Chalk at Catholic Answers Magazine
8. Trump Deportation Directives Fueling “La Raza” Revolt in L.A. – The Daily Knight
9. Satan is Ever a Liar – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. Timeline of Pope Francis’ Alleged Cover-Up of Bishop Imprisoned for Sexual Abuse – Cm Cl

Honorable Mentioned:
PopeWatch: Squandering – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Never Fight Until You Have To. . . – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Stoic Generation – Michael Lucchese at Religion & Liberty Online

Analysis and Punditry:
How to Evangelize Leftists – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Defeating Modernism – Jim Valois at Catholic Exchange
Desiring the Salvation of Everyone—Including My Son’s Murderer – John Echaniz at CWR
Why Islam Remains a Persisting Threat – Julio Loredo at Tradition, Family, & Property
The Monarch: A Lasting Symbol of National Unity – Rafael Pinto Borges at the EC
The Story Behind the Pro-Life Pardons – Monica Miller at Crisis Magazine

News:
Spokane Bishop Urges Voters to Fight Bill That Forces Priests to Break Confessional Seal – CWR
Prolific Observer of Catholic Foibles: David Lodge, 1935–2025 – The Catholic Herald
Cardinal Nichols Slams Govt for ‘Deeply Irresponsible’ Handling of Assisted Suicide Bill – CH
Pope Francis Highlights Hope for Fifth World Day for Grandparents & the Elderly – NC Register

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Hiking Club is a Natural Extension of a Classical Education – Betsy K. Brown at Plough
Parents Keep Filling Up Schools Where Children Learn to Love Western Civilization – Federalist

The Illegal Immigration Debate:
The Vice President, Immigration, & a Way Forward – Stephen P. White at the Catholic Thing

Cultural & Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Hellenic Origins of Church Music – Christopher B. Warner at The Way Of The Family

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
AG Pam Bondi Launches Investigation of Lawfare Against Pro-Life Conservatives – Life News
Did Obama Send Missiles to Hezbollah? – Daniel Greenfield at Sultan Knish
The Path To Victory – William M. Briggs, Ph.D., at Statistician To The Stars!

President Donald J. Trump:
Trump Slams Door on Climate Grifters – Dad29

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Argentina Withdraws from W.H.O. After U.S. Exit – Elizabeth Weibel at Breitbart

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Meteoric is the Word: The Rise of JD Vance – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Miraculous Conversion of Alphonse Ratisbonne – Roberto de Mattei, Ph.D., at Trdn, Fm, & Prp
Amicizia Christiana Groups Did Everything for the Good of Souls – Tradition, Family, & Property
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

A thank you to our sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Explosive Report from Taylor Marshall on USAID & the Catholic Church – Complicit Clergy
2. America’s “Zombie” Protestant Denominations & the Coming Land Grab – American Reformer
3. An Open Letter to Bewildered Catholics – Joseph Bevan at The Remnant
4. Catholic Charities CEO’s Get Rich by Helping the Poor – Michael Hichborn at Lepanto Institute
5. St. Louis Archd. Rebukes Pastor’s Comments Opposing Ban on Transgender Treatments – Reg
6. Ireland: Catholic Priest in Serious Condition After Hate Attack – Catholic Arena
7. Bishops Harboring Undocumented Immigrants Could Face Decades in Prison – The Hill
8. Deportation Protests Courtesy of U.S. Bishops – Complicit Clergy
9. Pro-Migrant Catholic Charity Faces Major Layoffs Due to USAID Cuts – The National Pulse
10. Zanchetta Appeal Rejected in Aggravated Sex Abuse Case – The Pillar

Honorable Mentioned:
Charity for Sale: Is The American Catholic Church Just Another NGO? – Catholics For Catholics
An Uncontroversial, Pro-Catholic Move Trump Can Make on Immigration – The Editors at NC Reg
Catholic Relief Services Lays Off Staff, Cuts Programs – Complicit Clergy

Analysis and Punditry:
Jordan Peterson & the Problem of God – Mike Johns at Public Discourse
The Religion & Politics of Students Who Were Homeschooled – Ryan P. Burge, Ph.D., at GAR
Why Islam Remains a Persisting Threat – Julio Loredo at Tradition, Family, & Property
The Celebrity Complex of Millennials – 50% Want to Be Famous – Mary O’Regan at Mary’s Blog
Hawaii’s Seafarer Ministry Brings Pastoral Relief to Island’s ‘Invisible’ Fishing Industry – CWR
War Against the Cartels is Justified – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., at Postliberal Order
Manners, Methods, & Greatness – George Weigel at Denver Catholic
How Trump’s Executive Orders Stack Up Against Church Teaching – Jonathan Liedl at Register

News:
Citing Ancient Church Teachings, Vance Prioritizes Religious Freedom at IRF Summit – Register
Trump Signs Executive Order Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports – National Catholic Register

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Edith Hamilton & the Resurgence of American (Classical) Education – John M. DeJak, J.D.
States Discriminate Against Faith-Based Preschools – Nicole Stelle Garnett, et al., at City Journal

The Illegal Immigration Debate:
Taxpayers Spent $1B+ Facilitating the Migrant Pipeline via Religious ‘Charities’ In ’24 – Fdrlst
Role of Catholic NGOs in Facilitating Mass Unlawful Migration Draws Fresh Scrutiny – Cmp Clrgy
San Antonio’s Migrant Resource Center To Shut Down – Complicit Clergy
Hijacking the Good Samaritan as the Patron Saint of Illegal Immigration – Jules Gomes, Ph.D.

Cultural & Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What Virtues Make a Society Truly Good – Daniel J. Mahoney at Modern Age

Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Trumpian Rhetoric Seeks to Unravel the Gazan Gordian Knot – National Catholic Register

Et Cetera. . . Pop Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What Made Gladiator Great & Why the Sequel Fell Short – Domenico Bettinelli at Bettnet

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Miraculous Conversion of Alphonse Ratisbonne – Roberto de Mattei, Ph.D., at Trdn, Fm, & Prp
Amicizia Christiana Groups Did Everything for the Good of Souls – Tradition, Family, & Property
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

A thank you to our sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Why Islam Remains a Persisting Threat – Julio Loredo at Tradition, Family, & Property

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. The Outrageous Catholic Charities Story Just Got a Lot Worse – A. Stine at Return To Tradition
2. A Plea to Good Bishops – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
3. Jesse Romero: Nothing Catholic about ‘Catholic Charities’ in the San Diego Diocese – Cmp Clr
4. Dreamt of Learning Latin? Here’s How You’ll Finally Do It – Thomas Mirus at Catholic Culture
5. The ‘Ordo Amoris’ & Half-Truths – Daniel B. Gallagher at the Catholic Thing
6. Hidden in Plain Sight: Medieval Fresco Shows Muslim Tents Used in Churches – Medievalists
7. Pope Francis Political Hobby Horse Exposed – Don. R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
8. Catholic Cartel: How Our Bishops are Making Millions Trafficking in Human Misery – Stream
9. What Will Be Pope Francis’ Lasting Reform of the Reform & Papal Legacy? – Fr. A.J. McDonald
10. It’s Difficult to Celebrate the University of Notre Dame Like We Once Did – Angelus News

Honorable Mentioned:
U.K. Bishop Responds to Murder of 15-year-old Catholic Schoolboy – The Catholic Herald
A Confession – Jackie Dettling, O.C.D.S., at The Catholic Thing
Catholic Charities NY Have Concerns; Note Fed Efforts to Catch Criminals as Legitimate – CH

Analysis and Punditry:
The Pope Is Not Not Infallible – Parker Manning at Catholic Answers Magazine
Defending the Faith of the Bard: Strindberg on Shakespeare’s Catholicism – Joseph Pearce
Henri de Lubac: Pilgrim of Hope, Witness to Jesus Christ – Fr. Robert P. Imbelli at What We. . .
Faith, Civil Society, & the American Founding – Barbara J. Elliott at the IC

News:
Spanish Diocese Cancels Parish Prep Course for Blessing Irregular Couples – Cthlc World Report
Statues Of Blessed Virgin Mary Damaged At Maryland Church – WBAL
Shooting Victims Remembered by Pope Francis & Sweden’s Cardinal – J.A. Esteves at OSV News

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Parent’s Crusade Against Woke Ideology in Catholic Education – The Cardinal Newman Society
Tennessee Bishops Welcome ‘Landmark’ School Choice Voucher Program – Cthlc World Report

The Illegal Immigration Debate:
Augustine, Aquinas, & Natural Law vs. Wooly Bromides – The American Catholic
Ordo Amoris: Putting the American People First – The American Postliberal
Should Christian Ministries Take Government Funds? – Warren Cole Smith at Religion Unplugged

Cultural & Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Saint Valentine’s Week Date Challenge – St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic Church

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Trump’s NGO Apocalypse – Rod Dreher at the European Conservative
USAID Defunded, Ends Politico Funding, Politico Layoffs – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
U.S. Hospitals Stop ‘Transitioning’ Kids after Trump Order – Mary Margaret Olohan at Daily Wire

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Sweden School Shooting: Police Warn Against Online ‘Misinformation’ – Michael Curzon

Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
U.S. To Take Over Gaza – Rod Dreher at Rod Dreher’s Diary
Mar-a-Gaza: A More Peaceful Middle East – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Miraculous Conversion of Alphonse Ratisbonne – Roberto de Mattei, Ph.D., at Trdn, Fm, & Prp
I Can’t Even. . . Trump, Greenland, & Gaza, Oh My! – Saint Louis Catholic
Amicizia Christiana Groups Did Everything for the Good of Souls – Tradition, Family, & Property
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

A thank you to our sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property