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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
In Wake of DC Airport Crash, How to Pray for the Dead as a Catholic – National Catholic Register
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Vance vs. the Bishops on Immigration, Part III – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
2. PopeWatch: Do as I Say, Not as I Do? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3. You Have to Hear How JD Vance Explained Immigration – Michael Knowles
4. Another Italian Priest Excommunicated After Calling Francis ‘Antipope’ – The Pillar
5. Islam Critic Assassinated During Livestream – Oliver J.J. Lane at Breitbart
6. Here’s How U.S. Bishops Have Responded to Trump’s Immigration Orders – Cthlc World Report
7. Thoughts on a New Religious Order for the 21st Century – Greg Cook at Crisis Magazine
8. You Can’t Stare Down Reality: Population Collapse Has Begun – Louis T. March at Mercator
9. Anti-Christian Stories You Probably Learned in School, & the Truth Behind Them – The Stream
10. Fake News: ABC, CBS Misrepresent OMB Funding Memo Pullback – MRC News Busters

Analysis and Punditry:
How Does Pope Francis Keep Himself Informed? – Anna Kurian at Aleteia
Why the Traditional Rite of Confession is Superior to the New Rite – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
The Bishops Miss a Golden Opportunity (But It’s Not Too Late) – Daniel B. Gallagher, Ph.D.
How Joan of Arc’s Mom Spent 25 Relentless Years to Secure Her Sainthood! – uCatholic
What is a ‘Popesplainer’ & Why Do They ‘Popesplain’? – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
Why Is Saint Maurice Depicted as African? Seven Medieval Theories – Lorris Chevalier, Ph.D.
Historical Falsehoods on Active Participation: Response to Dr Brant Pitre, Part 5 – New Lit Mov

News:
Spanish Police Investigating Murder of Massachusetts Priest – Boston WCVB 5 ABC
RIP Bishop Williamson – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Bishop Barron Applauds Trump’s Order Banning Sex-change Surgeries for Minors – Cth Wor Rep
Catholic Leaders Pray for DC Plane Crash Victims, First Responders – Brian Fraga

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Trump Signs Orders to Expand School Choice, End ‘Radical Indoctrination’ – Cthlc World Report
Exploring the Growth of Catholic Classical Liberal Arts Education – Our Sunday Visitor
Utah House Passes Ban on Male Students in Women’s Dorms – Micaiah Bilger at The College Fix

Cultural & Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What Is the Economic Impact of Low Birth Rates? Q&A w/Jesús Fernández-Villaverde – Pub Dis

The Catholic Charities Scandal:
Fr. Gerald Murray Exposing the Lies of Immigration & Catholic Debate! – Joe McClane at ACT
Lay Responsibilities & the Order of Charity – Michael Pakaluk at The Catholic Thing
Dear Cardinal Dolan – Dad29
Fort Worth Catholic Org Accused of Funneling Millions to Incentivize Illegal Immigration – CC

Islam:
It’s Time We All Stood Up for the Right to Ridicule Islam – Brendan O’Neill at Spiked

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Zampolit – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Corrosion Of American Identity Through Mass Immigration – Brianna Lyman at The Federalist
Kash Patel Vows to End Biden-Era ‘Targeting’ of Christians: ‘Sacred Trust‘ – A. Miller at Fox News
Catholic Medical Professionals Sue to Overturn Biden Abortion Mandate – Live Action

President Donald J. Trump:
No One Expects The Episcopalian Inquisition! – Don. R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
What Next, the Illuminati? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Revealed: Suspect Accused of Plot to Kill Trump Officials Is Transgender – Breitbart
Trump Blasts DEI at the FAA – Fox News

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Trump Administration Rejoins Pro-life Geneva Consensus Declaration – Catholic World Report

Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
‘2 Million Terrorists’ in Gaza, Released Hostage Tells Family – Jewish News Syndicate
Greenland & Denmark: How Past Scandals Weigh on Relations – Ines Eisele at DW
Iranian People are Ready to Bring about Regime Change, Does The West See It Coming? – I&I

Et Cetera. . . Pop Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A History of. . . Playing Cards – Paul Lenz at Histories

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
9 Fruit Trees You Can Grow Indoors, According to Horticulturists – Haniya Rae at Martha Stewart
DC Collision Crash – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Unlocking the Secret Spiritual & Organizational Connections between Amicizia & Aa – TFP
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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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. It is Cruel to Leave Penitents in Doubt – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Cardinal Dolan: Vance’s Remarks on Bishops & Immigration ‘Scurrilous,’ ‘Very Nasty’ – CWR
3. Sex Scandals in Benedictine Monastery Blocks Card. Schönborn’s Succession – Daily Cmpss
4. Small (Diocese) is Beautiful, Suggests Diocesan Vocations Study – The Pillar
5. The Catholic Church at the Ctr of the National Immigration Debate! – Catholics For Catholics
6. Thought For The Day; Re: Catholic Charities Scandal – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
7. Before the Doorbell Rings: Inside Mormon Missionary Training – National Catholic Register
8. Satan Renews Subscription To ‘Christianity Today’ – Babylon Bee
9. RIP Former SSPX Bishop Richard Williamson – S.D. Wright at The WM Review
10. Michigan Catholic Bishops Urge Support for ‘Undocumented’ Migrants – Complicit Clergy

Honorable Mentioned:
Dem Attacks Catholic White House Spox Karoline Leavitt as ‘Fake Christian’ – Fox News
USCCB Claims Trafficking Illegal Aliens Is ‘Work of Mercy’ – Complicit Clergy
Catholic Charities of Santa Rosa Helping Illegal Aliens Avoid Deportation – Complicit Clergy

Analysis and Punditry:
Luce: Mascot of Vatican Surrender to Pop Culture – Maureen Mullarkey
The Peculiarity of Papal Primacy – Fr. Olek Stirrat at What We Need Now
The Church Against the State – Andrew Willard Jones at The Imaginative Conservative
Is Cardinal Parolin the Next Cardinal Dean? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
New Clarification on Transferred Holy Days of Obligation. . .in “Theory” – New Liturgical Mvmnt
Why Secular Ethics Always Fail, & What’s the Thoughtful Alternative? – The Stream

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Trump to Sign Executive Order to Prioritize Funding for School Choice Pgms – Just The News

The Catholic Charities Scandal:
Marjorie Taylor Greene Plans to Question Catholic Charities Over Taxpayer Funding – Cthlc Vote

Islam:
Was Muhammad a ‘Prophet of Peace’? – Raymond Ibrahim

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
R.F.K. Jr. Tells Senate “Every Abortion is a Tragedy.” Will Implement Pro-Life Policies – Life News
Pro-Abortion Group’s Study Finds Ingredient in Morning-After Pill Can Induce Abortion – CWR
R.F.K. Jr. Says He Will Study Safety of Abortion Pill That Kills Babies & Kills Women – Life News

President Donald J. Trump:
Trump: Promises Made, Promises Kept – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Hungary Rescues ‘Right-Wing’ St. Joan of Arc Statue From Destruction – Hélène de Lauzun

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Unlocking the Secret Spiritual & Organizational Connections between Amicizia & Aa – TFP
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

A thank you to our sponsor:
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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Christians Report ‘Very Pronounced Fear’ in Parts of Syria – Catholic World News
Nigerian Christmas Day Massacre Went Unreported for a Month – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Vance vs. The Bishops on Immigration, Part II – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
2. What Should We Be Reading? – Brownstone Insight
3. But People Who Want the TLM Must Be Suppressed. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
4. Why the Walls of Notre-Dame de Paris are Groaning – Fr. John A. Perricone at Crisis Magazine
5. Another Point of Catholic Identity Out with the Bathwater? – Fr. Z’s Blog
6. Patriotic Catholics Push Back Against Their Bishops’ Immigration Cash Grab – The Stream
7. Francis’s Disastrous Influence on World Affairs – William K. Kilpatrick, Ph.D., at Turning. . .
8. A Little Discrepancy – Fr. Z’s Blog
9. Unprecedented – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. One Day without Hell for Judas – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Honorable Mentioned:
Lifeguard Who Has Religious Objections to Pride Month Wins Claim – Religion Clause
Concerns About Pope’s Stamina for Holy Year Ahead Raised by First Jubilee Event – Cthlc Herald
What Does Catholic Teaching Actually Say About Immigration? – Complicit Clergy

Analysis and Punditry:
What We Need, & Don’t Need, Now – Francis X. Maier at The Catholic Thing
Claims That a Common Easter Would Foster Ecumenism are Exaggerated – J. Grondelski, Ph.D.
IVF & the Cross of Not Being Able to Conceive a Child – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Cthlc Culture
Catholics, Hippocrates, & Reforming American Medicine – George Weigel at Denver Catholic

News:
Visionary Laywoman Who Was Friend Of Padre Pio Declared Venerable – Catholic News Agency

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Be Still & Read, the Rise of Classical Education – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at the IC

The Catholic Charities Scandal:
Wisconsin Catholic Charities Tax-Exempt Goes Before Supreme Court – Complicit Clergy
Catholic Charities Urges Trump Administration to ‘Rethink’ Freeze on NGO Funding – CNA

President Donald J. Trump:
Banning Transition for Minors – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Chaucer Now Comes With Trigger Warnings at University of Nottingham – Ant. M. Esolen, Ph.D.

Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Sending Troops to Greenland? Macron’s Latest Stunt – Michael Curzon at the EC
Mess With the Bull & You Get the Horns – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cetera. . . Pop Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Surprisingly Catholic Origins of Groundhog Day – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Unlocking the Secret Spiritual & Organizational Connections between Amicizia & Aa – TFP
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
A Guide to Women’s Rights: Let Them Be Born – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
Cardinal Zen: It Would Make Sense to Have a Saint as Jubilee Patron, Not Luce – TACatholic
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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. The Novus Ordo Rite of Penance Finds Us Awkwardly Uncertain – Leila Marie Lawler at HDT
2. Cardinal Burke on TLM ‘Persecution’ & Need for ‘Profound Reform’ in Church – Mch. Haynes
3. Joe Biden, Freemason – Tom Nash at Catholic Answers Magazine
4. Can Your Kids Survive the New Mass & Stay Catholic? – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
5. What Books Should You Read? – Dr. Donald DeMarco at National Catholic Register
6. Making Christianity Weird Again – Tracy Rowland at What We Need Now
7. The Great Paradox of Medieval Marriage – Robert Keim at Via Mediævalis
8. New Trend: Nondenom ‘Anglicans’? – Jeffrey Walton at Juicy Ecumenism
9. Taking Greenland? – Mark Tooley at Providence
10. Blockchain, Benedict Option, & Building New Institutions – Aaron M. Renn

Analysis and Punditry:
Unlocking the Secret Spiritual & Organizational Connections between Amicizia & Aa – TFP
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Catholic Bioethicist Weighs in on Scientific Effort to Create Life From Scratch – Cth World Report
U.S. Has Low Levels Of ‘Religious Nationalism,’ But Its Impact Stands Out – Clemente List at RU

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Excellence & Catholic Education – David G. Bonagura, Jr., at The Catholic Thing

Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Britain’s Dogma of Multiculturalism Key Enabler of Pakistani Muslim Rape Gangs – J Gomes PhD

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
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
Trump Dismisses All F.A.C.E. Act Prosecutions Against Pro-Lifers – The American Catholic

Top-10 Most Visited News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Vatican Walks Back Mass Obligation Guidance – The Pillar
2. Cringe – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. Fr. Gerald Murray Exposes the Immigration Lies You’ve Been Told! – Joe McClane at ACT
4. Catholic Charities Funding are Over! – Complicit Clergy
5. Meet Karoline Leavitt: Trump’s 27-year-old Devout Catholic Press Secretary – Catholic Vote
6. USCCB’s Credibility Mess – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at New Oxford Review
7. Austin Parishioner Fed Up with the Diocese of Austin Funding Criminals – Kyle Seraphin
8. Fr. Murray Corrects Fr. James Martin on Catholic Teaching & Immigration – Joe McClane
9. Vance vs. The Bishops on Immigration – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
10. USCCB Issues Tone Deaf Reply After Immoral Financial Wickedness Exposed – Ret To Trad

Honorable Mentioned:
Pope Francis Will Not Veto Trump’s Vatican Ambassador Pick, Officials Say – Reuters
Am I Only One To Notice Bishops’ Silence Regarding Release of Pro-Lifers? – Restore DC Cthsm
Sex Trafficked Kids – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Analysis and Punditry:
McElroy’s Appointment to Washington is a Seriously Misguided Political Move – Gavin Ashenden
Unlocking the Secret Spiritual & Organizational Connections between Amicizia & Aa – TFP
Pope’s Buddy, Zanchetta (Convicted of Sexual Abuse) Released f/Arrest to Travel to Rome – CC
The Pope Should Pontificate About Something Else – Complicit Clergy
Say ‘Sex’ Not ‘Gender’: Part I – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand
Peruvian Opus Dei Cardinal Denies Allegations of Sexual Abuse of Minor – Catholic Herald

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
7 Things Your Children’s School Can Do to Promote Its Catholic Identity – Ntnl Catholic Register

The Marko Rupnik Scandal:
Cover Ups: Popes & Cardinals – Catholic Unscripted

The Catholic Charities Illegal Immigration Scandal:
Stomping the Brakes on “Catholic” Charities’ Money-Train – Dad29
Closing Our Dangerous Borders: Trump, the USCCB, & Aquinas – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
2.9 Billion Reasons Catholic Bishops Loved Biden But Hate Trump – Complicit Clergy
Taxpayer-Funded Catholic Group Urges Illegal Aliens to Refuse to Comply with I.C.E. – Breitbart
Musk: No More Federal ‘Bribes’ for Churches That Traffic Immigrants – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
Catholic Charities Illegal Immigration Stories – Complicit Clergy
Catholic Charities Lies to Illegals to Aid Them Against I.C.E. – Catherine Salgado at PJ Media
USCCB Statement on its Work with the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program – USCCB

Cultural & Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Written in Water: A Look inside the Currents of Art History – Elizabeth Lev at Public Discourse

L.A. Wild Fires:
California Fires Highlight L.A.’s Close-Knit Catholic Enclaves – National Catholic Register

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
No, America Wasn’t ‘Founded’ By Immigrants – Brianna Lyman at The Federalist
Trump Lights Up the World – Sheryl Collmer at Crisis Magazine
Trans Terror? Trans Duo Shown as Suspects in Killing of Vermont Border Patrol Cop – Andy Ngo
Lawyers Challenge Bank of America It Doesn’t Discriminate Against Conservatives – Fdrlst

Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Catholic Activist Lashes Out at Govt Dismissal of 2-Tier Policing as Far-Right Conspiracy – CH

Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Trump’s Leaked Ukraine ‘Peace Plan’ Puts America First – Tamás Orbán at the EC

Et Cetera. . . Pop Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Andrew Tate Is A Terrible Role Model – Lila Rose
Rob Schneider Opens Up About His Catholic Conversion & the Life of Faith – Baltimore C Review

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
PopeWatch: First Time as Tragedy, Second Time as Farce – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
SMU Breaks f/United Methodist Church, But Can It Retain Its ‘Methodist’ Identity? – Rch. Ostling
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A thank you to our sponsor:
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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Adopting a Classical Curriculum Energized This Catholic School – National Catholic Register
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Men Flocking to Orthodoxy & What Gen Z is Finding in the Catholic Church – The Dispatch
2. Vanquish or Die: The Choice Before the Catholic Church in America – The American Spectator
3. 1994 Flashback: Why Journalists Love the Episcopal Church – Terry Mattingly at Rational. . .
4. Deportations: Unmasking the U.S. Bishops’ Conflict of Interest – Vicki Yamasaki at CCUP
5. Greetings, Archbishop Grob of Milwaukee! – Dad29
6. Bishop Stowe is ‘Angry’ that Trump is Enforcing America’s Immigration Laws – Cmplct Clergy
7. Tom Homan Calls Out Vatican for Border Hypocrisy – Thomas D. Williams, Ph.D.
8. Incredible Tone Deafness or is It Intentional? Re: Vatican & Rupnik – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
9. Adopting a Classical Curriculum Energized This Catholic School – National Catholic Register
10. Sanctions Remain Against Opus Dei Cardinal – Nicole Winfield at Associated Press

Honorable Mentioned:
Baby Fever – Aaron M. Renn
The Online Porn Free-for-All is Coming to an End – Marc Novicoff at The Atlantic
Jesuits – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Analysis and Punditry:
God Makes Comeback With Young – Kaya Burgess at The Times of London
Unlocking the Secret Spiritual & Organizational Connections between Amicizia & Aa – TFP
Pakistani Youth Who Gave His Life to Prevent Terror Attack is Symbol of Christian Unity – CWR
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Historical Falsehoods about Active Participation: A Response to Dr Brant Pitre (Part 4) – NLM
Christians in Syria Need International Defenders – Uzay Bulut at the European Conservative

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

The Marko Rupnik Scandal:
Why is the Vatican Dragging Its Feet Over the Vile Accusations Against Rupnik? – Charles Collins
Card. Fernández Knows Cases Worse Than Rupnik; More Excuses for Delaying Tactics – C Cnclv
Cardinal Fernandez Discusses Rupnik: What Did We Learn? – Christopher R. Altieri at CWR

Islam:
‘We Are Going to Behead You & Get a Big Reward’: The Persecution of Christians – Ray. Ibrahim

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Christian Nationalism is a Farce – Aaron M. Renn
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

President Donald J. Trump:
Catholic Bishops vs. Donald Trump on Immigration – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take

Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Sixty Years Since the Death of Churchill – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Accompanying the King – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2025 Marks the 1700th Anniversary of the Nicene Creed – 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 Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Unlocking the Secret Spiritual & Organizational Connections between Amicizia & Aa – TFP

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. The Crazy Priestess Lady Gets Worse – Michael Knowles
2. President Joe Biden, Freemason – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
3. A Liberal Sermon in Church? Yell “Heresy”, & Then Walk Out – The American Catholic
4. A ‘Female Cardinal’ at Head of Governorate? Francis Announces ‘Epochal’ Changes – Remnant
5. Scandal in Italy: Bishop Approves Hamburger Party in Church – A. Zambrano at Daily Compass
6. Papal Hate Speech & the Pact of the Catacombs: What’s the Connection? – Michael J. Matt
7. I Agree – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8. It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
9. Unlocking the Secret Spiritual & Organizational Connections between Amicizia & Aa – TFP
10. Put Not Your Trust In Princes – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand

Punditry and Analysis:
Religious Persecution in the World’s Largest Democracy – Jetti A. Oliver at Plough
Pro-LGBT GLAAD President Says Organization is ‘Working With’ Pope Francis – Catholic Vote
Colorado’s Bishops on Immigration: ‘An Open Border is Not a Just System’ – Cthlc World Report
Card. Fernández: Rupnik Investigation Done, Independent Tribunal Being Established – Ed Pentin

News:
St. Louis Church Burns Down – Catholic Arena

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Cultural & Philosophical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Vibe Shift – Aaron M. Renn
Did People in the Middle Ages Really Believe the Earth Was Flat? – History Facts
How Did Medieval Dynasties Get Their Names? – Medievalists.net

Islam:
Muslims Seek to ‘Avenge’ the Battle of Tours – Raymond Ibrahim at The Stream

Political Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Right Wing Institutional Capture – Aaron M. Renn
Attention, Meta: Your A.I. Still Displays Anti-Life Bias – Catherine Salgado at MRC News Busters
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

President Donald J. Trump:
Could Trump 2.0. Herald a New Era of Religious Liberty in America? – Damian Thompson
Trump Promises to Investigate ‘Radical Left Attacks’ on Churches, Pregnancy Ctrs – Breitbart

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

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Cardinal Tucho on Rupnik: ‘Other Cases. . .are Worse’ – Edgar Beltrán at The Pillar
2. What is Catholic Teaching on Deportation? Maybe Not What Some Higher-Ups Think – Fr. Zed
3. Something’s Suspect in These Parts of the Church – Jesse Romero at Full Sheen Ahead
4. Michael Hichborn Exposes the Reason Catholic Bishops Oppose Trump – Joe McClane at ACT
5. Trump Pardons Biden-Targeted Pro-Life Activists – C News Agency via Catholic World Report
6. 4 Things to Know About J.D. Vance’s Pro-Life Journey – National Catholic Register
7. Why Tolkien’s World Continues to Captivate Us – Robert Johnson at Our Sunday Visitor
8. Trump Signs Order to Declassify Files on JFK, RFK, & MLK Assassinations – Fox News
9. 2025 March for Life: Here’s What You Need to Know – CNA via Catholic World Report
10. It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Punditry and Analysis:
9 Things to Know About Holy Life of St. Francis De Sales, Patron of Catholic Journalists – ChPP
How to Watch the March for Life: EWTN’s Live Coverage – CNA via National Catholic Register
Find Hope in Adoration: Archbishop Jn. Wilson Ignites Eucharistic Hope for Jubilee Year – Rgstr
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance to Speak at 2025 March for Life – CNA via Catholic World Report
Did Catholics Contribute to the Surge of Bible Sales in 2024? – Gigi Duncan at Our Sunday Visitor

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Cultural & Philosophical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
‘Romeo & Juliet’ in a Nutshell – Joseph Pearce at National Catholic Register

L.A. Wild Fires:
New Wildfire Threatens Communities North of Los Angeles – CNA via Catholic World Report
California Wildfires: Join a National Novena to Pray for Victims This Friday – N Catholic Register

Political Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Let’s Not Take Zuckerberg’s Free Speech Promises at Face Value – Aubrey Gulick at Am Spect
More Than Two-Thirds of Americans Support Limitations on Abortion, According to Poll – CWR
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

President Donald J. Trump:
Trump Ends Policy of Treating Churches as ‘Sensitive Locations’ for Immigration Raids – CNA

Anglosphere Political Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Southport Killing: Sentence Served, Justice Not – Michael Curzon at EC

Indiscriminate Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. The Truth That Dare Not Speak Its Name – Roy-Charles A. Coulombe, K.C.S.S., at Crisis
2. How the Internet is Saving the Catholic Church From Self-Destruction – Gavin Ashenden at CH
3. Some of the Reasons Why I Reject ‘Evolution’ – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
4. A Yoga Retrospective: Don’t These Exercises Mock God? – O. Oliveros at Catholic Exchange
5. The Biggest Lesson From Ken Burns – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
6. Reads Her Sermons Also – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7. Sins of the Flesh Hurt Innocent People: Pope Francis Should Take Them More Seriously – C Hr
8. Rome’s Chief Rabbi Cites Francis for Harsh Split in Jewish-Catholic Relations – J Gomes PhD
9. PopeWatch: Rigidity – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. The Great Dumbing Down of American Education – Joel Kotkin at the American Mind

Punditry and Analysis:
The Real Jesus & the Two Impostors – Paul Senz at Catholic Answers Magazine
Card. Burke: Loss of Devotional Life One of Greatest Tragedies of Post-Vatican II Era – M Haynes
How John Paul the Great Catholic University Trains Tomorrow’s Movie Makers – NC Register
Could A.I. Spur a Resurgence of Faith? – Tristan Macdonald at Crisis Magazine

News:
The Smiling Carmelite on Her Way to the Altars: She is Recognized as a “Servant of God” – Zenit
X’s Grok Chatbot is Wrong: Planned Parenthood Does Commit Over 1000 Abortions Daily – LAN

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Cultural & Philosophical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Stumbling Over the 1960s – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing

Political Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Idaho State Rep Introduces Resolution Urging SCOTUS to Overturn Obergefell – The Stream
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

President Donald J. Trump:
Let’s Hope For Lots of Resignations – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Geopolitical Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Another UNRWA Scandal: Israeli Hostages Say They Were Hidden in UN Shelter – Mch. Curzon
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cetera. . . Pop Cultural News, Punditry, and Analysis:
If The U.S. Government Doesn’t Ban TikTok, Parents Should – August Meyrat at The Federalist

Indiscriminate Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. US Bishops Stand to Lose a Staggering Amount of Money Under Trump – Return To Tradition
2. Soon-to-Be Priest Killed in Tractor Accident, Seminary Requests Prayers – ChurchPOP
3. Francis Names Another Woman to Leadership Role at Vatican – National Catholic Register
4. The Catholic Urge to Restore Reverence – Full Sheen Ahead
5. How the Most Successful People Self-Destruct – The Catholic Gentleman
6. Mel Gibson, Old School Sinner – Patrick Giroux at Crisis Magazine
7. Are Unva****ated Kids Healthier? – Lila Rose
8. Salvation By Faith Alone? Whatzat? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing On My Head
9. The ‘Surprising Rebirth’ at Oxford: Perspectives from a Graduate Student – Gospel Coalition
10. Bishop Strickland Denounces Francis’ ‘Denigration’ of the Latin Mass – Complicit Clergy

Punditry and Analysis:
Why The World’s Only Prison For Catholic Priests Was In Franco’s Spain – Religion Unplugged
On Angels, Demons, & Artificial Intelligence – Dhananjay Jagannathan, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
Why Are More People Talking Publicly About Christ? Mel Gibson, Joe Rogan. . . – Cth Unscripted

News:
Sodality of Christian Life Reports It Made Reparations to 83 Victims of Abuse – Cth World Report

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Teaching Patriotism – Christopher Byrne at The Cardinal Newman Society

Cultural & Philosophical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
How Christianity Influenced Art & Music – Exaudi

Political Punditry, Analysis, and News:
As U.S. Prepares for President Trump, Catholic Eyes Should Focus on V.P. Vance – Cthlc Herald
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Et Cetera. . . Pop Cultural News, Punditry, and Analysis:
TikTok: Weapon of Mass Distraction – Gurwinder Bhogal at UnHerd

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Young Priests’ Journey: Aa’s Spiritual Path to Our Blessed Mother – Tradition, Family, & Property
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property