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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Discovering an Unpublished Manuscript on Newman in Munich – Newman Review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
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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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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A thank you to our sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

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

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

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Little Vatican Looks to Form & Inform – Tito Edwards at Catholic Stand
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. No, the Italian Bishops Did Not Change Admission Criteria for SSA – Rorate Cæli
2. California Ski Resort Owner Builds Massive Virgin Mary Statue, Angering Locals – Spirit Daily
3. Freemasonry has Invaded the Church – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
4. Cardinal McElroy is No Diarmuid Martin – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
5. “Catholic” Georgetown Professor Lying about Islam for Too Long – Dad29
6. Beloved Gold Crown Stolen from Mary Statue at Catholic Church in Phila. – 6 ABC Action
7. Francis’s Holy Year Also Promotes Sin – Luiz Sérgio Solimeo at Tradition, Family, & Property
8. Historical Falsehoods about Active Participation: Response to Dr. Brant Pitre – New Lit Mov
9. UK Court Blocks Deportation of Migrant Who Raped Sleeping Woman – Michael Curzon
10. A Serious Consideration on Luce, Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee Mascot, vs. the Child Jesus – TFP

L.A. Wild Fires:
Singing From the Ruins – Christine Niles, J.D., at Forward Boldly

Punditry and Analysis:
The Catholic Church & the Death Penalty: Teachings & Actions of Recent Popes – Exaudi
2025: Opulence is Back! – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
List of 10 Clarifications on How to Perform Exorcisms Correctly Published – Catholic Herald
Should We Decouple Technology from Everyday Life? – Phillip Dolitsky at Public Discourse
Mel Gibson Criticises Pope Francis Over Slide Toward Religious Pluralism – Catholic Herald
The Debasement of Tolerance – J. Daryl Charles at First Things
Researchers Underscore Link Between Decline of Marriage, Plummeting Fertility Rates – CWR

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Classical Education’s Thriving Counterculture – Mark Bauerlein at Modern Age

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Down Memory Lane – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Should Foreign Policy Be Determined by its Impact on Christians? – Christianity Today
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Muslim Grooming Gangs of Under Age Girls in Britain:
Muslim Rape Gangs As Religious Warfare – Sarah Cain at Crisis Magazine

International Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Under Siege: How War on Farmers Threatens Western Values & Global Food Security – R. Roos
German Police Shield Muslim Offenders, Fail German Society – Srđa Trifković, Ph.D.

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Former Censorship Tsar Admits EU Role in Annulling Romanian Election – Tamás Orbán
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cetera. . . Pop Cultural News, Punditry, and Analysis:
All Creatures Great and Small: The Beauty of Ordinary Things – Kate O’Hare at Pax Culturati

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
5 Habits of People Who Always Have a Clean Kitchen – Quincy Bulin at Southern Living
PopeWatch: Birds of a Feather – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
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
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

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

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
2025: Opulence is Back! – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. See No Evil & Sodomy – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
2. The “Catholic Relief” Fraud – Dad29
3. Logic 101 from Fr. Tom Collins on the California Fires – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
4. Milwaukee Archb.-Designate Aided Investigators in Nun’s Satanic Murder Case – Mt. C. Abbott
5. Traditionalism & its Dangers: Reflections of a Parish Priest – Fr. Mch. Brownson at 1 Peter 5
6. Francis’s Holy Year Also Promotes Sin – Luiz Sérgio Solimeo at Tradition, Family, & Property
7. Justin Welby, the Worst Archbishop of All Time? – Gavin Ashenden
8. Telling Lies & Getting Away With It: Elaine Pagles – Regis Martin, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
9. Here Are the Dem Senators Who Voted Against the Laken Riley Act – Matt Vespa at Townhall
10. Dawkins’s Gender Dilemma – Carl R. Trueman at First Things

L.A. Wild Fires:
Palisade Fire Bears the Fingerprints of Newsom & the Global Elite – David Martin at Daily Knight

News:
R.I.P. David Lodge, a Catholic Novelist Who Taught Us How to Laugh at Ourselves – Our Sun Vstr
President Biden Awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom With Distinction – CNA

Punditry and Analysis:
‘Losing Faith’ – Preying From The Pulpit Special Report – Complicit Clergy
US Bishops Denounce Trump’s Immigration Plans – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
Crisis in Jewish-Catholic Relations Continues at Vatican – Complicit Clergy
The Permanent Vagueness of Synodality – Complicit Clergy
A Serious Consideration on Luce, the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee Mascot, vs. the Child Jesus – TFP
Notre Dame’s Biggest Bragging Point? Team’s Popular Bible Study – Theresa C. Barber at Aleteia

‘Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Does Educational Philanthropy Harm Liberal Society? It’s Complicated – The Daily Economy

The Appointment of Cardinal McElroy to Washington, D.C.:
Pope Francis Gets His Man in Washington – Mary Frances Devlin at The American Spectator

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Is Anyone Surprised that Nobody Trusts Journalists. . . – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
Is Wokeness an Ideology for an Effete Elite? – James Bradshaw at Mercator
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Anglosphere Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
No More Hugs for Trudeau – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at National Post

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The State of Newfoundland & Labrador? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
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
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

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

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Francis’s Holy Year Also Promotes Sin – Luiz Sérgio Solimeo at Tradition, Family, & Property
2. Entrepreneur Builds Chapel So Employees Can Adore Jesus – A. Gębalska-Berekets at Aleteia
3. Is an American the Bishop of Greenland? (& Other Catholic Facts about the Island) – The Pillar
4. The Essential Christian Library – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at Kmita’s Library
5. Mel Gibson Explains to Joe Rogan the Shroud of Turin – Jack Poso
6. The Suscipe Sancte Pater – Michael P. Foley at New Liturgical Movement
7. Storage Ideas for Holy Cards – Theology Of Home Blog
8. Why There’s a New Catholic Church at Jesus’ Baptism Site – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
9. The Best Books Catholic Culture Staff Read in 2024 – Catholic Culture
10. New Church in Jordan Reflects National Desire for Closer Ties With Christendom – CWR

Punditry and Analysis:
Tolkien-ology with Fr. Chris Seith– Fr. Michael O’Loughlin & Mother Natalia at What God Is Not
Where Christian Art Begins; 3rd to 6th Centuries – Hilary White at The Sacred Images Project
Modern Science? Thank the Catholic Church – Gary Michuta at Catholic Answers Magazine
From Martyrdom to Sainthood: Compiègne’s 16 Carmelite Heroes – Tradition, Family, & Property

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

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

Cultural & Philosophical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Armenian Family’s Journey to Freedom, Faith During Genocide, Focus of New Film – CWR

Et Cetera. . . Pop Cultural News, Punditry, and Analysis:
2025: Opulence is Back! – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Rosary Secrets, Incredible New Findings on St. Teresa of Avila’s Relics & More Links – Register
Executive Pardon: A Christian Concept that Comes f/Medieval Justice – Tradition, Family & Prop
Meaning of ‘Inn’ in Bethlehem, Journey f/‘Spiritual but Not Religious’ to Catholic & More – Rgstr
Why Are Bible Sales Booming in Our Secular Society – E. Benson at Tradition, Family, & Property
Casual Sex & Other Pathways to Diabolical Possession, & More Great Links! – NC Register
John Traynor’s Miraculous Cure in Lourdes Finally Confirmed – Tradition, Family, & Property
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 News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Appeal for ‘Fervent Prayers’ Issued for Religious Sisters Kidnapped in Nigeria – Cth World Report
Christians in Aleppo Could Face ‘Beginning of the End’ Under Jihadi Rule – F. Martel at Breitbart
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Francis’s Holy Year Also Promotes Sin – Luiz Sérgio Solimeo at Tradition, Family, & Property
2. Dolan Says No to Altar Rails; “Why”, You May be Asking? Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. The Real Reason L.A. is Burning to the Ground! – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take
4. A Serious Consideration on Luce, the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee Mascot, vs. the Child Jesus – TFP
5. The Untold Truth Behind The Los Angeles Wildfire Crisis – Lila Rose
6. Newly-Minted Francis Cardinal Gives Platform to Homosexual Activist at Mass – Comp Clergy
7. Starmer’s Grooming Gang Stance Might Not Last the Weekend – Js. Kirkup at The Spectator
8. McElroy, McCarrick, & the Catholic Left – Peter Wolfgang at Catholic Culture
9. Flags & McElroy – J.D. Flynn & Ed. Condon at The Pillar
10. Vatican Approves Italian Guidelines Allowing Homosexuals to Become Priests – Reuters

Honorable Mentioned:
Police Arrest Arson Suspect Behind Massive New California Fire – Cthlcs for Cthlcs
2025: Opulence is Back! – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Rosary Secrets, Incredible New Findings on St. Teresa of Avila’s Relics & More Links – Register

The Grooming & Raping of Under Age Girls in Britain by Muslims:
How the Drive to End Teen Pregnancies Aided the Grooming Gangs – Spectator Australia
U.K.: ‘Asylum Seeker’ Sexually Assaults Woman on Train, is Spared Jail – Robert Spencer at JW

L.A. Wild Fires:
One Catholic Protected his Home with the Epiphany Blessing – Jesse Romero at Full Sheen. . .
The L.A. Fires: Karma, Retribution or Agenda 2030? – E. Nickson at Welcome to Absurdistan
Mel Gibson Loses Home – Nicki Cox at New York Post
Turn Out The Lights, Gavin’s Party’s Over – Duane Patterson at Hot Air
Action Item – Fires in California – Bishops! Priests! Pray! – Fr. Z’s Blog
People Who Claim Climate Change Should Be Clubbed Like Baby Seals – S. Kruiser at PJ Media
A Note About Fires – Harvey Millican at Musings of a Trad Dad
L.A. Deacon & Parishioners Save Church from Fire Using a Water Hose – Pablo Kay at OSV News
The Dangerous Ignorance of Economics Aggravates Fire Devastation – Adam Mill at Chronicles
A Piece of Paradise Lost – Greg Erlandson at Intersections Blog
Parish Church Destroyed & 65 Catholic Schools Forced to Close by L.A. Wildfires – Cthlc Herald
Los Angeles Fire Victims Grieve Lost Homes, Church: ‘It’s Too Much’ – Pablo Kay at OSV News
L.A. Archbishop: Catholics Called to Be God’s ‘Instruments’ During Deadly Wildfires – CWR

News:
Lebanon Elects Gen. Joseph Aoun as President Amid Divided Christian Bloc – Cthlc World Report
Hindu Nationalists Protest Outside of Christian Church in Northern India – N. Carvalho at Crux

Punditry and Analysis:
Pope Francis Sacks ‘Saintly’ Bishop after Promoting ‘Heretical’ Prelate – Jules Gomes, Ph.D.
Italian Prelate, Bishops Deny Media Reports on Allowing Homosexuals in Seminaries – CWN
Only 52% of Funds Spent by Catholic Relief Services Collection Went to CRS, Report – CWN
On Tabernacles & Altar Rails – Stuart Chessman at The Society of St. Hugh of Cluny
Francis’ Latest Coup: Sister Simona Brambilla of Consecrated Life & Apostolic Insts – Ror Cæli
Sweden Closing Churches to Meet Climate Goals – Peter Sweden at Gateway Pundit
New Syria Embracing Education of Hate – Steve Postal at The American Spectator

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

The Appointment of Cardinal McElroy to Washington, D.C.:
The Devil in D.C. – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
A System Is What It Does: On Cardinal McElroy’s Appointment – Darrick Taylor at Crisis Magazine
The Disgraceful Appointment of a Clergy Abuse Enabler to the D.C. Archdiocese – Les Femmes

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Jimmy Carter’s Favorite Song ‘Imagine’ Sung at His Funeral – The American Spectator
Rep. Chip Roy Slams U.T. for Funding Planned Parenthood, Demands Answers – The College Fix
The Law – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

International Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Thousands of Romanians Protest Canceled Presidential Election – John Hayward at Breitbart

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Future Belongs to America, So Should Greenland – Chris Cutrone at Compact Magazine
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Cultural & Philosophical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Why Aren’t We Talking About the Real Reason Male College Enrollment is Dropping? – MB
TikTok Is Harming Children at an Industrial Scale – Jon Haidt & Zach Rausch at After Babel
The Historian as Priestly Gardener – Michael A.G. Haykin at Religion & Liberty Online

Et Cetera. . . Pop Cultural News, Punditry, and Analysis:
America’s Soccer Star Lifts Italian Cup – Spencer Neale at The American Conservative

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
From Martyrdom to Sainthood: Compiègne’s 16 Carmelite Heroes – Tradition, Family, & Property
Casual Sex & Other Pathways to Diabolical Possession, & More Great Links! – NC Register
You Can Get 2nd Passport If You Have Grandparent from One of These Countries – Travel & Lsr
John Traynor’s Miraculous Cure in Lourdes Finally Confirmed – Tradition, Family, & Property
Schadenfreude for N.P.R. & Trump – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Meaning of ‘Inn’ in Bethlehem, Journey f/‘Spiritual but Not Religious’ to Catholic & More – Rgstr
Fetterman’s Visit to Trump: I Demand to be Made Pope of Greenland – The American Catholic
Executive Pardon: A Christian Concept that Comes f/Medieval Justice – Tradition, Family & Prop
See 25 Incredible Images From the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest – Smithsonian
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

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