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SVNDAY MID-DAY EDITION

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. 3 Unbiblical Lies About Mary. . . by Protestants – Adrian Fonseca at America Needs Fatima
2. How Did Lutheranism Lose It’s Catholic Substance? – Russell E. Saltzman at First Things
3. Gay as an Object of Mirth? – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
4. Young Priests’ Journey: Aa’s Spiritual Path to Mary – Tradition, Family, & Property
5. Our Lady of Champion (Wisconsin) & the L.A. Wild Fires – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
6. The Relationship Recession & Drop in Birth Rates – Aaron Renn
7. Confessions of an American Monarchist – Roy-Charles A. Coulombe, K.C.S.S., at The EC
8. But Why Saladin? – Raymond Ibrahim
9. John Henry Newman, Ida Görres, & the Power of Hagiography: Jennifer Bryson Interview – PD
10. Were Crusades ‘White Supremacist’ Ventures Full of ‘Unspeakable Tragedies’? – R. Ibrahim

Punditry and Analysis:
The Two Feasts of St. Peter’s Chair – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Seven Suggestions for the New or Aspiring Homeschool Parent – K.M. Sonneck at Hearth & Field

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

Anglosphere Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
3 Reasons Why Abolishing the Hereditary Lords in the English Parliament Is a Big Mistake – TFP

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

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Francis’s Holy Year Also Promotes Sin – Luiz Sérgio Solimeo at Tradition, Family, & Property
A Serious Consideration on Luce, the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee Mascot, vs. the Child Jesus – TFP
From Martyrdom to Sainthood: Compiègne’s 16 Carmelite Heroes – Tradition, Family, & Property
Executive Pardon: A Christian Concept that Comes f/Medieval Justice – Tradition, Family & Prop
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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SATVRDAY EVENING EDITION

Highlighted Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Young Priests’ Journey: Aa’s Spiritual Path to Our Blessed Mother – Tradition, Family, & Property
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Vatican to Suppress Sodalitium Christianae Vitae – The Pillar
2. German Bishop: We Don’t Have To Evangelize Since the World Can Be Happy Without God – CC
3. Francis Appoints Dissident to Dicastery on Divine Worship – Peter A Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
4. So Where Does That Catholic Influence on Trump Come From? – American Thinker
5. Card. Nichols Fires Principal for Holding Catholic Dogma of Marriage in Catholic School – CC
6. Calling Out the Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing in the Catholic Church – Joe McClane at ACT
7. Catholics React: Can We Trust Robert Cardinal McElroy? – Full Sheen Ahead
8. Fr. Gerald Murray Accuses Pope Francis of ‘Endorsing the Homosexual Lifestyle’ – Comp Clrgy
9. Dolan Dismisses Increased Requests for Altar Rails, Claims ‘No Need’ for Them – Comp Clrgy
10. The Sham of Synodality – Complicit Clergy

Punditry and Analysis:
Fr. Heimerl: From the Ashes of Francis the Catholic Church Will Rise Again – Complicit Clergy
Healing or Harm? Unmasking the Occult Roots of Crystal Healing – T. Yanaros at Ignitum Today

News:
French Bishops Request Criminal Probe Into Abuse Claims Against Abbé Pierre – CNA
Pope Suffers Bruise on Right Forearm Due to a Fall – Vatican News

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

The New Biography on Pope Francis:
Pope Will Take His Hatred of Traditionalists to the Grave – Catholic Conclave
Francis’s Autobiography, or Why He Shouldn’t be a Psychoanalyst – Dr. Tomasz Dekert
Francis’ Autobiography Mocks Clerical Vestments Under the Cloak of Humility – The Daily Knight

Islam:
Putting (Supposedly “Non-Muslim”) Migrant Terrorists to the Duck Test – Raymond Ibrahim
Did Muslim Leaders Help Conceal the Grooming Gangs Scandal? – Damian Thompson

L.A. Wild Fires:
LAFD Lowered Standards to Meet DEI Quotas for Lesbians – Michael Shellenberger
Karen Bass’ Hit w/Scandals Over Hush $, Bribes & Accusations of ‘Legalized Corruption’ – NYP
Acts of God Met with Human Stupidity – Richard Henry at American Reformer
First Female Los Angeles Fire Chief Faces Calls to Resign as Blazes Rage On – Breitbart

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Catholics Have Friends in the New Administration – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
NY Times Poll: 87% of Americans Approve of Mass Deportations – Karoline Leavitt
Thomas More Society Asks Trump to Pardon Imprisoned Pro-Lifers – G. Porto at Catholic Vote
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Anglosphere Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
3 Reasons Why Abolishing the Hereditary Lords in the English Parliament Is a Big Mistake – TFP
Catholics Should Care About Labour’s Attack on Latin in Schools – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D.

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Why Hamas Keeps on Celebrating – Jonathan Sacerdoti at The Spectator
How The West Can Save Itself – Melanie Phillips
Ceasefire Is No Victory for the Israelis—Or for Us – Rob Killick at The European Conservative
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cetera. . . Pop Cultural News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Trump names Stallone, Gibson, Voight as ‘Special Ambassadors’ to Hollywood – Catholic Vote
The OnlyFans Time-Bomb – Catholic Arena

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Great Moments in Cinema: Skulls Full of Mush – Don. R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Predictions – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Francis’s Holy Year Also Promotes Sin – Luiz Sérgio Solimeo at Tradition, Family, & Property
A Serious Consideration on Luce, the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee Mascot, vs. the Child Jesus – TFP
Ex-Gay-Turned-Christian Says ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban is Attack on the Gospel – Chrstn Cncrn
Pope Francis: Open Borders—but Not in the Vatican – Hélène de Lauzun at The EC
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FRIDAY MORNING EDITION

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. The Sacredness of the Liturgy is Wounded – Full Sheen Ahead
2. Conversion of Muslims to Christianity – Prophecy of Fatima – Adrian Fonseca at ANA
3. The Fake History of Saladin – Raymond Ibrahim
4. There’s No Room for Snowflakes in the Kingdom – Jules Gomes, Ph.D., at The Stream
5. The (Holy) House (of Loretto) Where It All Began – Regis Martin, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
6. Have Views of Marital Fidelity Changed Over Time? – Ryan P. Burge, Ph.D., at Graphs About. . .
7. A Broken Bond: The Pain of Mother-Child Estrangement – Rhonda Kruse Nordin at IFS
8. The Chaldean Diaspora – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
9. Nuclear Engineer Says Latest Research Confirms First-century Date of Shroud of Turin – CNA
10. Technology’s Siren Song – Kerri Christopher at Word On Fire

Punditry and Analysis:
In Search of Ethiopia’s Garima Gospels – Claire Wilmot at New Lines Magazine
3 Reasons Why Abolishing the Hereditary Lords in the English Parliament Is a Big Mistake – TFP
The Need for a Catholic Medical School in Britain is Greater Than Ever – A. McClavan, Ph.D.

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Francis’s Holy Year Also Promotes Sin – Luiz Sérgio Solimeo at Tradition, Family, & Property
A Serious Consideration on Luce, the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee Mascot, vs. the Child Jesus – TFP
From Martyrdom to Sainthood: Compiègne’s 16 Carmelite Heroes – Tradition, Family, & Property
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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THVRSDAY EVENING EDITION

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. On Mysticism, Magic, Monasteries, & Why You Shouldn’t Wear Tracksuits – Cthlc Unscripted
2. 3 Reasons Why Abolishing Hereditary Lords in the English Parliament Is a Big Mistake – TFP
3. Refuting Woke Evangelicals Who Believe God Belatedly Repented of Homophobia – Gomes
4. She Followed God, Not Social Convention – Walter Russell Mead at Providence
5. Francis’s Holy Year Also Promotes Sin – Luiz Sérgio Solimeo at Tradition, Family, & Property
6. The Raw Concrete of America: Brutalism – Nic Rowan at The American Conservative
7. A Serious Consideration on Luce, the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee Mascot, vs. the Child Jesus – TFP
8. ‘Imagine’ Replaces Hope in the Resurrection with Secular Dreams – Fr. Patrick M. Briscoe, O.P.
9. Darkness to Dawn: Cluny & the Rescue of Christendom – Hilary White at The Sacred Images. . .
10. Blessed Beasts & Bedbugs – Deacon Thomas L. McDonald at Weird Catholic

Punditry and Analysis:
Does History Have a Meaning? – Mark Malvasi at The Imaginative Conservative
How Can the Jubilee of Hope Strengthen Your Faith? Here’s What You Need to Know – CNA
Eusebius on Asceticism & Christian Civilization – Andrew Koperski, Ph.D., at Ad Fontes
Empire of Books: The Role of Manuscripts in the Ottonian Renaissance – Hilary White

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

International Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Syria’s Druze Minority Fears the Future After Assad’s Fall – Antonio Graceffo at Mercator

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
From Martyrdom to Sainthood: Compiègne’s 16 Carmelite Heroes – Tradition, Family, & Property
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Executive Pardon: A Christian Concept that Comes f/Medieval Justice – Tradition, Family & Prop
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THVRSDAY EVENING EDITION

Highlighted Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
The Most Unlikely Convert w/Dr Scott Hahn – The Lila Rose Podcast

Punditry and Analysis:
A Daughter’s Transformation: The Power of Prayer & Silence – Mar Dorrio at Exaudi
“The Office of the Holy Spirit” Prayed by the Bridgettine Nuns – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
Imitating the Divine Nature – Deacon Steve Greco at Catholic Stand
3 Surprising Ways Tech Will Change Catholicism in the Next 50 Years! – uCatholic
Raising Saints: Sacramental Life – Patrick O’Hearn at Catholic Exchange
7 Spiritual & Practical Books for Mothers in the New Year – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Blest Are the Pure in Heart – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song
The Best Possible Resolution for This Jubilee Year – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
When You Just Don’t Know – Shaun McAfee, O.P., at Catholic Answers Magazine

News:
Crowd Goes Wild After Seeing Nuns on Big Screen at NHL Hockey Game in Viral Video – ChPP

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Catholic Breaks Down the Authority Structure in Spiritual Warfare – Full Sheen Ahead

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THVRSDAY MORNING EDITION

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
380 Million Christians Suffer ‘High Levels of Persecution’ – Thomas D. Williams, Ph.D.
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Bishop Barron Mum on Oversight of IVE High School Seminary – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
2. The Bulverism of Pope Francis – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them
3. “Sluggish Schizophrenia”; Re: Pope Francis Autobiography – Fr. Z’s Blog
4. Bishop Barron Reacts to ‘Imagine’ being Used at a Christian Funeral – Jn. M. Grondelski, Ph.D.
5. The Anti-Liturgical Heresy – Dom Prosper Guéranger at Catholic Family News
6. Italian Bishops Conduct Damage Control – Anthony Stine via Complicit Clergy
7. Theology of Geography: Jesus’ Baptism Site Brims With Significance – Fr. Ray. J. de Souza
8. 3 Reasons Why Abolishing Hereditary Lords in the English Parliament Is a Big Mistake – TFP
9. The Big Cover-Up: How The West Whitewashes Islam – William K. Kilpatrick, Ph.D.
10. In Today’s Orwellian Europe, to Tell the Truth is a Crime – Steven Tucker at Mercator

Punditry and Analysis:
Egypt’s Coptic Christians Deserve Our Attention & Our Help – Grace Bydalek at National Review
On the Trail of the Elusive Christian Assyrians: Travels in Tur Abdin – Catholic Herald
What Should Your Priority Be as a Catholic Entrepreneur? – Laryn Weaver at CWIB
A Sea of Faith: 8-Million-Plus Devotees Join ‘Black Nazarene’ Procession in Manila – Register
Romanesque Sculptures in a Swiss Abbey – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
King Ezana of Aksum & the Rise of Christian Ethiopia – Phillip Campbell at Catholic Exchange

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Cultural & Philosophical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Make Buildings Beautiful Again – R.R. Reno at First Things
Beyond Jeremiads: Signs of Cultural Revival, Circa 2025 – Mary Eberstadt at The Heritage Fdn

L.A. Wild Fires:
‘God Does Things for a Reason,’ Says Pregnant Mom of 4 Who Lost Home in L.A.’s Fire – OSV
Democrats Fiddle While L.A. Burns – Joey Shagoury at The American Postliberal
How Getty Center Saved Precious Sacred Art From Raging Fires – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia

International Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Lebanon Needs a Healthy Christian Community, Ambassador to Vatican Says – Crux

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
A Serious Consideration on Luce, the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee Mascot, vs. the Child Jesus – TFP
From Martyrdom to Sainthood: Compiègne’s 16 Carmelite Heroes – Tradition, Family, & Property
Francis’s Holy Year Also Promotes Sin – Luiz Sérgio Solimeo at Tradition, Family, & Property
Executive Pardon: A Christian Concept that Comes f/Medieval Justice – Tradition, Family & Prop
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
We Urge Pres. Trump to Take Action & Restore Religious Liberty – Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, J.D.

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VVEDNESDAY EVENING EDITION

Highlighted Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Mike Pantile: How to Build a Man – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
From Perpetual Pilgrim to Consecrated Virgin: A Young Woman’s Call to Christ – NC Register
High School Football Teams Host Pre-Game Eucharistic Adoration, Benediction in Epic Video – C

Punditry and Analysis:
The Chronically Ill & Their Family Caregiver – Exaudi
Why Its Important to Find Your Mission in Life – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
St. Maurus, & a Famous Miracle of St. Benedict – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The Immediate Reward for Trustful Surrender – Conor Gallagher at Catholic Exchange
Feeling Spiritually Empty? The Vital Lessons from the Saints for Your Darkest Hours – uCatholic
Fighting the Clutter in Our Hearts – Monica Simpson at Theology of Home Blog
This Saint Had 3 Saintly Grandchildren – Get Fed
Aquinas’ Surprising Life Wisdom for 2025 w/Fr Gregory Pine – The Lila Rose Podcast

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Sparklers! Light from God – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at Catholic Stand
Protestants Against Mom – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
We Vote for Our President But We Live for Our Lord – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand

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VVEDNESDAY MID-DAY EDITION

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
3 Reasons Why Abolishing the Hereditary Lords in the English Parliament Is a Big Mistake – TFP
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Something Happened. . . then Steve Skojec (& Rod Dreher, Earlier) Snapped – David Griffey
2. PopeWatch: Mentally Imbalanced – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3. Man Awakens After 12 Years in “Vegetative State,” Says “I Was Aware of Everything” – Lif Nws
4. Catholic Ranch Thrives Despite Ban from Archbishop Gustavo – Complicit Clergy
5. Vatican Cracks Down On Illegal Entry Into Its Territory – Catholic News Agency
6. Behavior at Funerals (Carter & ‘Imagine’ Song) – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at New Oxford Rvw
7. ‘It’s Over.’ Leading U.S. Anglican Gives Searing Assessment of Welby Years – Gavin Ashenden
8. From Doubting Thomas to Doubting Peter? – George Weigel at Denver Catholic
9. Word on Fire Celebrates 25 Years, Plans New Religious Order – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
10. Fire Was Coming: Why LA is Burning, Rural Calif. Tried to Warn You – K. Covello at UnWon

L.A. Wild Fires:
L.A.’s Devastating Lesson for Blue Cities Everywhere – Betsy McCaughey at Chronicles

Punditry and Analysis:
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s Doctrine of Christian Warfighting – Miles J. Smith, IV, Ph.D.
“In Defense of the Hermit Vocation” – Mark Rose via Rorate Cæli
Could Religious Disaffiliation Drive People Toward Occult Practices? – Teresa Yanaros at Crisis
Discovering an Unpublished Manuscript on Newman in Munich – Newman Review

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Mathematics for Human Flourishing – Scott Carpenter at Classical Ed Review

The New Biography on Pope Francis:
Pope’s Autobiography Sheds Light on Complex & Contradictory Mind of Successor of Peter – CH
Francis’ 1970’s Ethos Includes Love of 70’s Pop Psychology as if It’s Still Popular – Fr. McDonald

Cultural & Philosophical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Stunning 19th-Century Artworks Reveal the Contradictions of the Modern Woman – Smithsonian
We Urge Pres. Trump to Take Action & Restore Religious Liberty – Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, J.D.
New Book on Ernest Hemingway’s Messy but Sincere Catholicism – Joseph Pearce at Aleteia

Islam:
Which Christians First ‘Demonized’ Muhammad? – Raymond Ibrahim
Jihad Must Have No Place in the West – Guy Millière at Gatestone Institute

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
His Prep was Probably having Guns Pointed in His Face Over Course of Career – TACatholic

Anglosphere Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The End of Trudeau’s Pseudo-Caesarism – Nathan Pinkoski at First Things

International Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Frog Leftists Schadenfreude – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Russia’s Church from Pagans to Putin – James Bradshaw at Mercator

Et Cetera. . . Pop Cultural News, Punditry, and Analysis:
More Than A Game, University of Notre Dame Football – Tom Piatak at Chronicles

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
A Kidney Stone in Rome – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Woke Liberals Debate TFP & Immediately Regret It – TFP Student Action
A Movie Needs to Be Made About These WWII Nuns in the Submarine – The American Catholic
A Serious Consideration on Luce, the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee Mascot, vs. the Child Jesus – TFP
Francis’s Holy Year Also Promotes Sin – Luiz Sérgio Solimeo at Tradition, Family, & Property
Executive Pardon: A Christian Concept that Comes f/Medieval Justice – Tradition, Family & Prop
From Martyrdom to Sainthood: Compiègne’s 16 Carmelite Heroes – Tradition, Family, & Property
A Look at Vatican City’s New Artificial Intelligence Law – CNA via Catholic World Report
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Confirmed: The Corruption Pope Francis Chose Not to Expose

>> Continue to this story on Catholic Culture by Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D.

BPNF Summary Note: In 2012, a three-cardinal commission, led by Cardinals Herranz, Tomko, and DeGiorgi, investigated a scandal known as “Vatileaks,” which involved the leak of confidential documents. Their report was submitted to Pope Benedict, but its conclusions were not made public. The commission reportedly identified the existence of a corrupt group known as the “lavender mafia” within the Roman Curia.

After delivering their report, the cardinals continued their research and met with Pope Benedict again in December 2012. Pope Benedict announced his resignation soon after, citing declining strength and old age. However, some observers wondered whether his decision was also motivated by the need for a younger, more energetic Pontiff to tackle corruption within the Vatican.

When Pope Francis was elected in 2013, he met with his predecessor and was handed a large white box containing documents. The new Pope revealed in his autobiography that the box contained a dossier related to cases of abuse, corruption, dark dealings, and wrongdoings. He stated that Pope Benedict had told him it was “your turn” to confront the mess.

Despite having held the position for nearly twelve years, Pope Francis has not mentioned the three cardinals’ report or attacked the sources of corruption. The article suggests that a future Pope should search for and read the dossier, and then establish a new commission to investigate how corruption has spread since 2013.

The above note summarizes details in the original source (link above).

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VVEDNESDAY MORNING EDITION

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Confirmed: The Corruption Pope Francis Chose Not to Expose – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at C Cltr
2. This is Not the Music That is Played at a Christian’s Funeral – Michael Knowles
3. How Nuns Got Squeezed Out of the Communion Host Business – Mark Dent at The Hustle
4. ‘Stand Up Like Free Men’: The Modern History of Standing for Communion – The Pillar
5. Can Theology of the Body be Reconciled w/Traditional Ends of Marriage? – P Kwasniewski PhD
6. Francis Accuses Young Catholic Priests Who Like the TLM of ‘Mental Imbalance’ – Comp Clrgy
7. TLM & Many Vocations? For Francis, It Means Forced Resignation! – The Remnant
8. Francis: God Loves Homosexuals Just ‘As They Are’ – Complicit Clergy
9. Fiducia Supplicans – The Blessing That Doesn’t Approve (Chesterton’s Jest) – Cmplct Clergy
10. Apparent Synodality & Creeping Authority – SSPX via Complicit Clergy

News:
Kidnapped Nigerian Nuns Freed, Congregation Confirms Unconditional Release – OSV News

Punditry and Analysis:
Strengthen Your Prayer Life with Pocket Guide to Prayer – Susan Cianco at Catholic World Report
Opus Dei Contests Charges of Malfeasance in Author’s New Book – National Catholic Register
Milwaukee’s New Archbishop Draws from Rural Roots at Installation Mass – N Catholic Register
The Old Testament Roots of American Christian Music – Howard Husock at First Things
Book Review: Turned Around – Replying to Common Objections Against the TLM – Lit Arts Jrnl

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

The New Biography on Pope Francis:
Pope Francis Thinks Your Nuts if You’re a Trad! – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition

Cultural & Philosophical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Rare Roman Gold Coins Discovered in Luxembourg – Laura Baisas at Popular Science
How to Fight Against a World Hostile to Christian Values – Louis Markos at The Federalist

Islam:
What Is & Isn’t Wrong with Islam? – Raymond Ibrahim
The Uncertain Future of Syria’s Christians – Msgr. Michael J. Nazir-Ali, Th.D., at Spectator World

L.A. Wild Fires:
A Report from the Great L.A. Fire: Hope in the Ruins – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., at Pstlbrl Order
California Fires Due to Bad Politics, Not Climate Change – Thomas D. Williams, Ph.D., at Breitbart
Man Arrested Near L.A. Fires with Possible Blowtorch is an Illegal Immigrant: ICE Sources – C4C
L.A. Fire Victims Speak Out After Losing Their Home. . .with The Halpins – Lila Rose
Hope Rises from the Ashes as Catholic Aid Mobilizes in California Wildfires – Cthlc World Report
Catholics Seek Comfort in Mary & the Saints During L.A. Wildfires – Maria Wiering at OSV News

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
We Urge Pres. Trump to Take Action & Restore Religious Liberty – Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, J.D.
Cartel Trafficking Kids & Drugs Right Under the Nose of USCCB’s ‘Open Border Czar’ – Off-Press
When It Comes to Sex, are Dems More Puritanical than Republicans? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Trump to Create ‘External Revenue Service’ to Collect Tariffs – Elise DeGeeter at Catholic Vote

International Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
More than 1,000 Violent Deaths, & Rising: Crime in France Hits All-Time High – H. de Lauzun
Hong Kong: from Political Haven to Fishing Village – Chen Guangcheng at Public Discourse

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro Threatens to Invade Puerto Rico – Christian K. Caruzo at Breitbart

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Historic Survey on Real Presence Ignored by U.S. Bishops – Complicit Clergy
Creative New Bible Concordance Gives You Out-of-Context Verses to Justify Any Behavior – BB
A Serious Consideration on Luce, the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee Mascot, vs. the Child Jesus – TFP
Francis’s Holy Year Also Promotes Sin – Luiz Sérgio Solimeo at Tradition, Family, & Property
Executive Pardon: A Christian Concept that Comes f/Medieval Justice – Tradition, Family & Prop
From Martyrdom to Sainthood: Compiègne’s 16 Carmelite Heroes – Tradition, Family, & Property
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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TVESDAY MID-DAY EDITION

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
We Urge Pres. Trump to Take Action & Restore Religious Liberty – Andrea Picciotti-Bayer, J.D.
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. New Research Shows That the Carbon Dating of the Shroud of Turin is Fake – Mercator
2. Stephen Fry & Modern Society’s Sex Problem – Anthony McCarthy at Catholic Herald
3. Francis’ Autobiography “Hope” is Hopeless on TLM: Same Old, Same Old. . . – Rorate Cæli
4. Small Town Culture Shocks In America Go Viral, Answers Are Very Accurate – Discern Report
5. Who Are the Potential Replacements for 88-Year-Old Pope Francis? – The American Spectator
6. The Current Gang at the Vatican Has Raised Shamelessness to an Art Form – D. McClarey, J.D.
7. L.A. Fire Priorities – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8. Pope Francis on Badminton: The Insidious Influence of Marko Rupnik – J.J. Ziegler, Ph.D.
9. Canadians Flee to U.S. After Doctors Threaten to ‘Unplug’ Son & Harvest Organs – Federalist
10. Trump is Going for His Five Bonus Armies – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

News:
Pope Francis’ Autobiography ‘Hope’ Is Out This Week – CNA via National Catholic Register

Punditry and Analysis:
Soccer vs. Sunday Mass: How Youth Sports are Undermining Faith – Fr. Joshua J. Whitfield
Priests’ Ejection Sparks Wild Weekend in Syro-Malabar Church – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
A Spiritual Weapon for Our Time: The Shroud of Turin – Luke O’Hara at Crisis Magazine
New Biography of Cardinal Pell Published 2 Years After His Sudden Death – Edward Pentin
No, People Are Not Fleeing States With Strong Pro-life Laws – Michael J. News at Live Action

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Cultural & Philosophical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Lennon’s “Imagine” & Carter’s Ignorance – Msgr. Richard C. Antall at Crisis Magazine
Is Czechia Slowly Dying Because Of Declining Faith & Family? – Religion Unplugged
How “The Brutalist” Brutalizes History – Noah Millman at Modern Age
When Parenting is Politicized – Elizabeth Grace Matthew at Law & Liberty

Islam:
The Catholic Dilemma in Israel – Cole S. Aronson at First Things
Big Cover-Up: Is “Jihad” an Interior Struggle? Francis Won’t Tell the Truth – W.K. Kilpatrick, Ph.D.
Syria & the Future of Global Jihad – Max J. Prowant, Ph.D., at Law & Liberty

L.A. Wild Fires:
LA Journalist Exposes Red Tape Consequences, Films Rows of Fire Vehicles Out of Service – LD
California’s Policies Laid the Groundwork for Wildfire Danger – James B. Meigs at City Journal
Mel Gibson on Loss of Home to LA Fires: It’s All Just ‘Stuff’ – Thomas D. Williams, Ph.D.
LA Mayor Karen Bass Said She Would Not Travel Internationally When Campaigning – Breitbart
California Fires Highlight Importance of Faith-Based, Community Volunteerism – Rlgn Unplggd

Muslim Grooming Gangs of Under Age Girls in Britain:
Eyes Wide Shut – Charlies Bentley-Astor at The European Conservative
Tables are Turning: UK PM Under Pressure as Labour MPs Back Rape Gang Inquiry – N. Hallett
Labour’s Grooming Gang Cover-Up Continues – Connor Tomlinson at Courage.Media

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Turkey’s Major Role in Fall of Assad in Syria a Serious Threat to Christians – F. Martel at Breitbart
Make Europe Great Again? What Trump 2.0 Can Do for Europe – Rod Dreher at The EC

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Why is the Infamous Stanford Prison Experiment Still So Influential? – Gina Perry at Mercator
Francis’s Holy Year Also Promotes Sin – Luiz Sérgio Solimeo at Tradition, Family, & Property
A Serious Consideration on Luce, the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee Mascot, vs. the Child Jesus – TFP
From Martyrdom to Sainthood: Compiègne’s 16 Carmelite Heroes – Tradition, Family, & Property
Executive Pardon: A Christian Concept that Comes f/Medieval Justice – Tradition, Family & Prop
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Sister Clare Crockett’s Beatification Cause Opens in Spain – CNA via Catholic World Report
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Little Vatican, Form & Inform. . . – Tito Edwards at The American Catholic

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Bishops Swimming Against the Tide – Kevin Tierney at Kevin’s Substack
2. Is the Vatican Preparing a Charismatic Mass? – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
3. L.A. Times Says It Was a Mistake to Endorse Karen Bass – Collin Rugg
4. L.A. Fire Captain Salvages Tabernacle From Corpus Christi Rubble – Angelus News
5. Current Situation of: The Legionaries of Christ & Regnum Christi – Javier F. Garcia at Exaudi
6. After ‘Traditionis,’ is Reforming the Reform Still Okay? – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
7. PopeWatch: McElroy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8. The Cardinal in D.C., the Sister in Rome, & the Pope’s New Law – Catholic World Report
9. The Newsom/Bass Wildfires & the Allocation of Blame – John F. Di Leo at American Thinker
10. Italian Bishops: ‘Gay Seminarian Policy’ Reports Are Fake News – Edgar Beltrán at The Pillar

L.A. Wild Fires:
California Takes on the Insurance Industry – Warren Beatty at American Thinker
Priorities – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Newsom Suspends State Environmental Rules for Rebuilding After Fires – New York Times
Democrats & Left-Wing Groups are Profiting from Wildfire Donations via ActBlue – PJ Media

Punditry and Analysis:
After Her 21-wk Abortion, She Had Nightmares of What Happened to Her Baby’s Body – LAN
Are TLM Catholics Elitists? – Emily Finley at The Christian Imagination
Religion & The Plight Of Unmarried Young Adults – Terry Mattingly at Religion Unplugged
Prophetic Courage in the Public Square, & Everywhere – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Cthlc Culture
Did the Crusaders Spoil ‘Five Centuries of Peaceful Coexistence’ with Islam? – Raymond Ibrahim
Francis’s Holy Year Also Promotes Sin – Luiz Sérgio Solimeo at Tradition, Family, & Property

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Muslim Grooming Gangs of Under Age Girls in Britain:
Govt Tells Grooming Gang Survivor to Delete X Post of Her Rape – Citizen Free Press
Rape Gang Scandal Shows U.K. Hypnotized by Evil Post-Christian Ideology – Gavin Ashenden

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Poll: Majority of Greenlanders Support Joining America – Lauren Irwin at The Hill
Crazy Like a Fox: Trump’s Greenland Pitch – Frank Miele at Real Clear Politics
Maduro Signals Readiness for Armed Conflict Amid Global Opposition – Latin Times

Cultural & Philosophical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
2025: Opulence is Back! – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
True Man & True God – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
From Martyrdom to Sainthood: Compiègne’s 16 Carmelite Heroes – Tradition, Family, & Property
A Serious Consideration on Luce, the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee Mascot, vs. the Child Jesus – TFP
Executive Pardon: A Christian Concept that Comes f/Medieval Justice – Tradition, Family & Prop
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

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