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FRIDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Syrian Christians are Anxious about New Regime – Jayson Casper at Christianity Today
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. L.A. Lesbian Firefighter: If I’m Unable to Save Your Husband, It’s His Fault – D. McClarey, J.D.
2. L.A. Fire Official Wore Upside-Down Cross – Spirit Daily Blog
3. Why Certain Non-Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (Re: Muslim Rape Gangs) – Raymond Ibrahim
4. The L.A.F.D. is Run by Three Lesbians Named ‘Kirsten’ – Daniel Greenfield at Front Page
5. Francis Cancels Bishop with Booming Vocations – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6. San Diego Parishioner Tells D.C. Catholics What to Expect Under Card. McElroy – Rob Gasper
7. What Russian Literature Tells Us about the Muslim Rape Gangs – Rod Dreher at The E.C.
8. How Donald Trump Could Save My Church from the Lavender Bishops – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
9. The Shocking Truth about the U.K. Muslim Rape Gangs & Young English Girls – Joe McClane
10. A Serious Consideration on Luce, Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee Mascot, vs. the Child Jesus – T.F.P.

Honorable Mention News Stories on Big Pulpit:
‘Fire & Brimstone’ Befall Promiscuous LA Communities to Glee of Climate Fanatics – Daily Knight
Catholics Hold Vigil Supporting Covington Priests Canceled by Pro-Sodomy Bishop – Cmp Clrgy
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:
Elon Musk Exposes U.K. Muslim Rape Gangs: The Shocking Reality? – Joe McClane at ACT

L.A. Wild Fires:
Man Made Disaster – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
L.A. 2025 & Dresden 1945 — Cities Burned by Politicians’ Evil Choices – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
Family Sings to Mary at Site of Home Burned to the Ground in California Wildfire – NC Register
Deacon, Parishioners Save Altadena Church From Eaton Fire with a Hose – Angelus News
The L.A. Fires: Fire In Prophecy – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
L.A. Suburb Doubles Down on Sanctuary City Policies as Neighboring City Burns – Peter Pinedo
Mary of the Angels, Hope Amidst the Fires – New Catholic at Rorate Cæli
Democrat Supermajorities are Destroying the Great State of California – Real Clear Politics
Wildfires in Los Angeles Area Level Church, Force School Closures – Catholic World Report
‘Families Who Have Lost Everything’: L.A. Archdiocese Responds to Deadly Wildfires – CWR
Wildfire Reaches Mt Wilson, Threatening LA Radio & TV Transmitters – Catholics For Catholics
Los Angeles Archdiocese Offering Masses, Fundraising for Fire Victims – John Burger at Aleteia

News:
Join Us At The Prayer Rally in Chandler, Arizona: Against Satanic Circus – Jesse Romero

Punditry and Analysis:
Pope Francis Should Keep Cardinal Dolan in New York City – Tim Busch at Real Clear Religion
Mel Gibson with Joe Rogan on Catholicism – Catholic Arena
The Next Moves In Chess Game Between Trump & Francis – Complicit Clergy
From Martyrdom to Sainthood: Compiègne’s 16 Carmelite Heroes – Tradition, Family, & Property
Six States Call on Supreme Court to Reverse Same-Sex ‘Marriage. . . – The Stream
Executive Pardon: A Christian Concept that Comes f/Medieval Justice – Tradition, Family & Prop
Seton Hall President Urged to Resign after Report He Knew of Sex Abuse Claims – Cmplct Clergy
The Catholic Case for Mass Deportations – Tom Sarrouf at The American Postliberal
Jewish Leaders Ask Pope Francis to Stop ‘Making Incendiary Comments’ About Gaza War – CWR

Christmastide & Epiphanytide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

The Catastrophic Appointment of Cardinal McElroy to Washington, D.C.:
A Very Bad Sign: Heretical New Ways Ministry ‘Delighted’ With McElroy Appointment – Cmp Clrg

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Staggering Intolerance of the Modern Left – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Supreme Court Votes 5-4 That the Sentencing by Judge Merchan Will Proceed Today – TACthlc
Court Strikes Down Biden’s Title IX ‘Gender Identity’ Rule Nationwide – Catholics For Catholics

Anglosphere Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Au Revoir, Justin Trudeau – The Editors at National Catholic Register
England’s Rulers Insist Natives Must Assimilate To “Migrants” – William M. Briggs, Ph.D.

International Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Chinese Communist Party’s Grip on Power is Increasingly Insecure – Lewis Eves at Asia Times
Meloni: “Soros, Not Musk Is The Danger to Democracy” – Zoltán Kottász at The E.C.

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Trump’s Greenland Stunt Leaves Brussels Speechless – Tamás Orbán at The E.C.

Cultural & Philosophical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Great Poetry Should Be Learned by Heart – Francis Phillips at Mercator
The Destruction & Construction That Created New York’s Central Park – Dave Roos at History
A Deep Dive Into Contemporary Catholic Poetry with Ryan Wilson – Word On Fire

Et Cetera. . . Pop Cultural News, Punditry, and Analysis:
A Catholic Response to the Potential TikTok Ban – Jack Figge at National Catholic Register

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Casual Sex & Other Pathways to Diabolical Possession, & More Great Links! – NC Register
Someone Fixed It – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Meaning of ‘Inn’ in Bethlehem, Journey f/‘Spiritual but Not Religious’ to Catholic & More – Rgstr
John Traynor’s Miraculous Cure in Lourdes Finally Confirmed – Tradition, Family, & Property
Why Are Bible Sales Booming in Our Secular Society – E. Benson at Tradition, Family, & Property
Inspiring Courage: Saint John Neumann’s Stand Against Anti-Catholic Persecution – TFP
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

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FRIDAY MORNING EDITION

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
From Martyrdom to Sainthood: Compiègne’s 16 Carmelite Heroes – Tradition, Family, & Property
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Gob Smacked & Bughouse – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. I.Q. & Bizarre Religiosity: Exploring False Religious Tendencies by Intelligence Levels – C.A.Z!
3. Rosary Secrets, Incredible New Findings on St. Teresa of Avila’s Relics & More Links – Rgstr
4. The Church Must Change: Okay, Let’s Have an Honest Dialogue – Dennis Knapp at Latin Right
5. The ‘Fastest Nun in the West’ Moves Closer to Canonization – Z. Maraist at Our Sunday Visitor
6. Continuous Coverage of the L.A. Fires – Angelus News
7. The Catholic Monk Who Shaped Dante: How Medieval Mystic Inspired the Divine Comedy – uC
8. Stacked Decks, “Conversation in the Spirit,” & the Catholic Future – George Weigel at Denver C
9. Catholic Charities Helping Bring Illegal Aliens to Fort Worth Schools – Complicit Clergy
10. Casual Sex & Other Pathways to Diabolical Possession, & More Great Links! – NC Register

Punditry and Analysis:
Dietrich von Hildebrand & the Latin Mass – Jerry D. Salyer at Crisis Magazine
Executive Pardon: A Christian Concept that Comes f/Medieval Justice – Tradition, Family & Prop
God & Science: Proofs & Criticisms – Antoine Suarez at Exaudi

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Cultural & Philosophical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Hopkins’ Christological Poem – Aaron Urbanczyk at St. Austin Review

Et Cetera. . . Pop Cultural News, Punditry, and Analysis:
10 Wardrobe Resolutions for the New Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Meaning of ‘Inn’ in Bethlehem, Journey f/‘Spiritual but Not Religious’ to Catholic & More – Rgstr
John Traynor’s Miraculous Cure in Lourdes Finally Confirmed – Tradition, Family, & Property
Why Are Bible Sales Booming in Our Secular Society – E. Benson at Tradition, Family, & Property
Inspiring Courage: Saint John Neumann’s Stand Against Anti-Catholic Persecution – TFP
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

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

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THVRSDAY EVENING EDITION

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Continuous Coverage of the L.A. Fires – Angelus News
2. Rosary Secrets, Incredible New Findings on St. Teresa of Avila’s Relics & More Links – Rgstr
3. Casual Sex & Other Pathways to Diabolical Possession, & More Great Links! – NC Register
4. Executive Pardon: A Christian Concept that Comes f/Medieval Justice – Tradition, Fam & Prop
5. The AB Blood Type Claim – Stacy Trasancos, Ph.D., at God & Elements
6. 25 Catholic Podcasts To Listen To In 2025 – C. Thomas Cox at Catholic Link
7. Meaning of ‘Inn’ in Bethlehem, Journey f/‘Spiritual but Not Religious’ to Catholic & More – Reg
8. From Martyrdom to Sainthood: Compiègne’s 16 Carmelite Heroes – Tradition, Family & Prope
9. Catholic with Divided Loyalties – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
10. Why Are Bible Sales Booming in Our Secular Society – E. Benson at Tradition, Family & Prop

Punditry and Analysis:
Savoring the Saintly Savonarola – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
A Comparison of Beowulf Translations – Robert Keim at Via Mediævalis
Patriarch: Issue of the Common Celebration of Easter is Crucial for the Unity of Christians – OT
The New Completed Nativity of the Monastery of Norcia by Fabrizio Diomedi – Liturgical Arts Jrnl
12 Ways to Obtain a Jubilee Indulgence – National Catholic Register

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

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

Cultural & Philosophical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
10 Habits of Mind to Avoid Ideological Thinking – Michael Matheson Miller at Moral Imagination
Morello on Rationalism as Part of Modernity’s Anti-Liturgical Hex – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.

Et Cetera. . . Pop Cultural News, Punditry, and Analysis:
10 Wardrobe Resolutions for the New Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
John Traynor’s Miraculous Cure in Lourdes Finally Confirmed – Tradition, Family, & Property
Inspiring Courage: Saint John Neumann’s Stand Against Anti-Catholic Persecution – TFP
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

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

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Little Vatican Fundraising & Vision

Why do we ask you to donate to Little Vatican?

Because we at Little Vatican want to help others get to Heaven, that is our ultimate goal!

We strive to offer good Catholic content that helps form and inform our readers to better live the Gospel in a world that has forgotten Charity. We want to proclaim the truths of the Faith and the path that leads to life in this big beautiful mess we call the Catholic Church.

Big Pulpit combs the internet for the best possible content for Catholics. Content that is faithful to the magisterial teachings of the Church which helps to form and inform our readers.

Catholic Stand columnists write up professional and thoughtful posts articulating articles of faith for Catholics living in the World.

The American Catholic pundits write concise and striking posts that bring light to a dark political climate that is starving for the Truth.

Big Pulpit, Catholic Stand, and The American Catholic are part of the Little Vatican family that wants our readers to be armed with powerful content to better understand their neighbors, friends, and strangers they encounter. To defend and profess the teachings of Jesus so as to bring others closer to Christ.

In short, we want to convert the world to our beautiful Catholic faith! All we need are 309 of our readers to make a recurring monthly donation of $5-a-month. Or, if 3702 of our readers can make a one time donation of $5, we can reach our goal for the year!

Currently, we have reached $1,457 monthly recurring donations and have $1,543 more monthly recurring donations to go. (If we go by one-time donations, we need $18,516 more).

Of course, we take all donation sizes, so if you are capable and want to donate more, don’t hesitate to do so!

Please make a prayerful recurring donation now at the following link:

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THVRSDAY MORNING EDITION

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
China’s Oldest Priest Dies at 104: a Life of Faith Amid 25 Years of Persecution – C News Agency
Executive Pardon: A Christian Concept that Comes f/Medieval Justice – Tradition, Family & Prop
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Poof! Bishop Garcia-Siller Disappears from Social Media – Complicit Clergy
2. The Popular Belief That Empties Churches – William K. Kilpatrick, Ph.D., at Turning Point. . .
3. The Company Pope Francis Keeps – Deacon Nick Donnelly
4. The Most Viewed Movie Of All Time? – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
5. Archdiocesan Post Welcoming McElroy’s to Washington DC Explodes on X – Complicit Clergy
6. Priest Says Francis Violated Canon Law in Appointment of Woman as Dicastery Prefect – C.C.
7. San Diego Sex Abuse Attorneys Slam McElroy’s Appointment – Complicit Clergy
8. The End of Canada? – Luke Nicastro at The American Conservative
9. Polish Three Kings Parades Attract 2 Million in Jubilee Year – Paulina Guzik at OSV News
10. Palisades Fire Destroys Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Damages School – Angelus News

News:
Continuous Coverage of the L.A. Fires – Angelus News

Punditry and Analysis:
Estranged Parents of Transgenders – Eliza Mondegreen at Fairer Disputations
Here’s What to Know About First Female Vatican Prefect in the Catholic Church’s History – CWR
Messe Dialoguée en Français: Glimpse into Devolution of Liturgy in 1940s – P Kwasniewski PhD
Casual Sex & Other Pathways to Diabolical Possession, & More Great Links! – NC Register
From Martyrdom to Sainthood: Compiègne’s 16 Carmelite Heroes – Tradition, Family, & Property
Rosary Secrets, Incredible New Findings on St. Teresa of Avila’s Relics & More Links – Register
Camino Sets Another New Record for Pilgrims in 2024 – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
How the Lack of a Default Religion Shaped American Culture – Virginia Postrel at VN
Meaning of ‘Inn’ in Bethlehem, Journey f/‘Spiritual but Not Religious’ to Catholic & More – Rgstr
Mary, Not Technology, Is World’s Hope, Cardinal Says at Holy Door Opening – Angelus News

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

The Catastrophic Appointment of Cardinal McElroy to Washington, D.C.:
Punishing the Faithful in DC with Cardinal Robert McElroy? – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take

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

Anglosphere Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Biggest Peacetime Crime & Cover-up in British History – Dominic Green at The Free Press

International Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
‘Le Pen is Dead, His Ideas Are Not’: Divided France Grapples With His Legacy – Hélène de Lauzun

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Vladimir Putin’s Wobbly Empire Gives Us a Path to Stifle Russia’s Threats – New York Post

Cultural & Philosophical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Conservative Counterculture – George Yancey, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
Etienne Gilson’s Essential Book on Philosophy & Its History – Edward C. Feser at C World Report
When the Atlantic Was Full of Islands: Mythical Lands West of Medieval Europe – Medievalists
Cave – James Chastek, Ph.D., Ph.L., at Just Thomism

Et Cetera. . . Pop Cultural News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Actor Chris Pratt Calls on Jesus to Protect Lives ‘Battling Flames’ in California Wildfires – ChPP
10 Wardrobe Resolutions for the New Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Why Are Bible Sales Booming in Our Secular Society – E. Benson at Tradition, Family, & Property
John Traynor’s Miraculous Cure in Lourdes Finally Confirmed – Tradition, Family, & Property
Inspiring Courage: Saint John Neumann’s Stand Against Anti-Catholic Persecution – TFP
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

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VVEDNESDAY MID-DAY EDITION

U.S. Political News:
McDonald’s Announces End to Some DEI Initiatives – Paul Bois at Breitbart

U.S. Political Punditry and Analysis:
Prediction: Fetterman Will Eventually Switch Parties – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Elon Musk Loves to Solve Other People’s Problems . . . Not His Own – Jason S. Jones
The Lies About J6 – Dad29
The FBI: Secularism, Service, & Security – John Cassara at Crisis Magazine
The Cost of Trump’s Deportations Is a Bargain – Brian Lonergan at Chronicles
What’s at Stake in the H-1B Visa War – Eugene Callahan, Ph.D., & Robert P. Murphy, Ph.D., at MA
‘Daniel Penny Effect’ & New York’s Surging Crime Rates – Paul du Quenoy at Chronicles
Capitol Cops = Neu SS – Dad29
The Christian Case for Deportation – Grayson Quay at the American Mind
Harvard: Liberals Struggle More with Mental Health – John Gravino at Soul Science
America’s Soul, Not for Sale – Sarah Cain at Homefront Crusade
We Were Right About Immigration – Peter Brimelow at Chronicles

Anglosphere Political News and Punditry:
Liberals Want to Let Non-Canadians Choose Our Next Prime Minister – J. Kline at National Post
China Eager to Meddle in Liberal P.M. Race: Ezra, Sheila React to Trudeau’s Resignation – Rb Ns
Canadian Doctors Suggest Harvesting Organs f/Euthanasia Patients before They’re Dead – Fdrlst
And All the Canadian Truckers Say Amen! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Hasta la Vista, Fidelito! – Scott McKay at The American Spectator

International Political News and Punditry:
Le Pen, the Counter-Ideologue – Paul Gottfried at The American Conservative

Navigational Links:
For MYSTIC UPDATE, click here. – MYSTIC UPDATE
For PRIME TIME POLITICS, click here. – PRIME TIME POLITICS
For WESTERN CIV DEFENDER, click here. – WESTERN CIV DEFENDER
Back to BIG PULPIT, Breaking News and Punditry Curated for Catholics – BIG PULPIT

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

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VVEDNESDAY MID-DAY EDITION

Note: Donate to our apostolate to help keep the lights on. – Robert “Tito” Edwards

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
A Sad Christmas & New Year for Christians in Burma: The Army Attacks Again – Bitter Winter
Parishes in Pacific Palisades, Altadena Evacuated as Wind-Driven Fires Rage – Angelus News

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Cardinal McElroy & the God of Surprises – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
2. Rosary Secrets, Incredible New Findings on St. Teresa of Avila’s Relics & More Links – Rgstr
3. We are Witnessing a Cultural Shift – Bill Donohue at The American Spectator
4. Chicago’s Cardinal Cupich Expeditiously Handling Bogus Abuse Claims Against Priests – TMR
5. Scottish Jubilee Cross Draws Criticism as LGBT Similarities Unavoidable – Michael Haynes
6. Rey, McElroy, Brambilla: The Pope’s Fireworks for 2025 – Nico Spuntoni at New Daily Compass
7. The Best World War II Movie You’ve Never Seen – Casey Chalk at The Federalist
8. In Facing ‘Populist’ Tide, Pope Risks Exposing Church Skeletons – Charles Collins at Crux
9. Casual Sex & Other Pathways to Diabolical Possession, & More Great Links! – NC Register
10. Sohrab Ahmari Can’t Disguise His Disgust with the Gay Glasgow Jubilee Cross – Soh. Ahmari

Punditry and Analysis:
The Debasement of ToleranceJ. Daryl Charles, Ph.D., at First Things
Meaning of ‘Inn’ in Bethlehem, Journey f/‘Spiritual but Not Religious’ to Catholic & More – Rgstr
On the Obsessive Grievances & Perpetual Rupturing of Church Liberal “Reformers” – Chapp PhD
Russia ‘Restraining’ the Antichrist? – Ian M. Giatti at The Christian Post
Stephen Cottrell Now C of E’s Temporary Leader After Justin Welby’s Final Day – Catholic Herald
Hong Kong’s Imprisoned Jimmy Lai & ‘Choosing a Life of Freedom’ – B. Moy at Juicy Ecumenism
Understanding the Vatican’s Novel Leadership Structure of a Pro-Prefect & a Nun – C World Rprt
Poll Finds Most Parents, Including Catholics, Oppose Transgender Ideology In Schools – Rgstr

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
High School & Adult CREDO Catechism Classes – 1 Peter 5

The Catastrophic Appointment of Cardinal McElroy to Washington, D.C.:
Pope Francis Picks ‘Heretical’ Anti-Trump Cardinal as Archbishop of Washington – J Gomes PhD

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
New January 8 Edition on Prime Time Politics – Prime Time Politics

Cultural & Philosophical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Myself, Me, & I: The Annoying Rise of Reflexive Pronouns – Sebastian Morello at The E.C.
How the Lack of a Default Religion Shaped American Culture – Virginia Postrel at VN

Et Cetera. . . Pop Cultural News, Punditry, and Analysis:
10 Wardrobe Resolutions for the New Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
TikTok Priest Makes Connections with Students Thru Videos, Taylor Swift Class – WCVB 5 ABC

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
PopeWatch: Reassuring – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Why Are Bible Sales Booming in Our Secular Society – E. Benson at Tradition, Family, & Property
John Traynor’s Miraculous Cure in Lourdes Finally Confirmed – Tradition, Family, & Property
Inspiring Courage: Saint John Neumann’s Stand Against Anti-Catholic Persecution – TFP
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

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

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Little Vatican Fundraising Update

Salve friends, Catholics, my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ,

We took a short hiatus to enjoy the last week of Advent and the Octave of Christmas before restarting our fundraising drive.

Just a quick reminder, Little Vatican is the business apostolate that operates Big Pulpit, Catholic Stand, The American Catholic, Ignitum Today, and FOEDVS.

Currently, we need $1,558 recurring monthly donations in order to operate without stress. That comes out to $18,696 for 12 calendar months. So whichever target we reach first (I’ll adjust the numbers accordingly as we are reaching our goal), that would help Little Vatican from cutting any further expenses.

To briefly review why Little Vatican is requesting these funds, it’s because I normally am working with two or three contracts that help supplement the expenses of operating all the websites, i.e., Little Vatican.

All but one of those contracts have ended and I am going to be launching a Catholic non-profit to support Catholic schools on Kauai, my home island where I grew up. This non-profit is what I have been vaguely referencing to in previous funding requests for Little Vatican towards the end of 2024. It will require most of my time to operate, that is why my contracts are winding down.

I’ll unveil more details soon, but I need to reach the goal of $1,558 recurring donations, or $18,696 for 12 calendar months, in order to put all my efforts into this new endeavor.

And finally speaking of expenses, the sooner we reach this goal, the less expenses I will cut back on. Sadly, I have had to interrupt our analytics (Jetpack), CMS builder (Elementor), aggregator (WP RSS Aggregator), and many other applications due to lack of funds.

The next expense on the chopping block will be BeeHiiv, which runs the email newsletter service. Catholic Stand readers are not receiving their newsletters because I am still learning how to set up the automation for the posts. By the time I figure it out, I may have to suspend BeeHiiv (we switched from MailChimp to BeeHiiv for better service and less expense). Currently only Big Pulpit readers are receiving their newsletters, but that will end soon if we don’t reach our goal before the end of January.

If we reach our goal, all services will return to provide a robust user friendly experience for everyone!

Click on the following link for a recurring or one-time donation:

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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. Janet Smith Exposes Controversial Background of Cardinal McElroy – Joe McClane at ACT
2. Occult Watch: A Strange Symbol at a Strange Ranch – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
3. The New Orleans Terror Attack: Why It’s Not So ‘Senseless’ After All – Raymond Ibrahim
4. How She Was Broke Free From Porn Addiction – Lila Rose
5. The Heroism of Fr. Paul Mankowski – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6. How Cardinal McElroy came to Washington – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
7. Creeds Can’t Save Protestantism – Casey Chalk at Catholic Answers Magazine
8. Is There a Scriptural Basis for Annulments? – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
9. McCarrick Successor McElroy: Francis’s Response to Trump? – Tim. S. Flanders at 1 Peter 5
10. The Gloriously “Primitive” Culture of Early-Medieval England – Rob. Keim at Via Mediævalis

Punditry and Analysis:
Rosary Secrets, Incredible New Findings on St. Teresa of Avila’s Relics & More Links – Register
How J.R.R. Tolkien Helped Translate a Catholic Bible You’ve Likely Read! – G. Ryan at uCatholic
Broken Families: Tepid Religious Instruction No Match Against the Pill, TV, & Media – Nw Ox Rv
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
Inspiring Courage: Saint John Neumann’s Stand Against Anti-Catholic Persecution – TFP
What’s Next for AI in 2025? Catholic Experts Weigh in – J. McKeown at Catholic News Agency

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Trump Will Rename the ‘Gulf of Mexico’ to the ‘Gulf of America’ – Emma Colton at Fox News
The 6 Biggest FBI Scandals Under the Biden Administration – Emma Colton at Fox News
The National Debt: America is Headed Towards Economic Disaster – The American Catholic
Zuckerberg Ditches ‘Fact-Checking’, Vows to ‘Restore Free Expression’ to Platforms – Cthlc Vote

Anglosphere Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Starmer Calls Requests for Grooming Gang Inquiry “Far-Right” – Graham Barnfield at The E.C.

International Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Jean-Marie Le Pen Dead at 96 – Hélène de Lauzun at The European Conservative
Leaders Urge India’s Modi to Curb Spiraling Violence Against Christians – Catholic World Report

Et Cetera. . . Pop Culture News, Punditry, and Analysis:
COVIDeo of the Day, the Only Good Thing to Come Out of the Chinese Pandemic – TACatholic
10 Wardrobe Resolutions for the New Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
John Traynor’s Miraculous Cure in Lourdes Finally Confirmed – 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

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TVESDAY MID-DAY EDITION

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Pakistan’s Christian Community in Shock After Man Shot Dead – John Newton at Catholic Herald
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Francis Forces Bishop Dominique Rey to Resign, Persecuted for Being Close to Trads – R. Cæli
2. Friary Closes After 750 Years Due to Lack of Vocations – Sarah Mac Donald at The Tablet
3. Welcome to the Weekend at Bernie’s Papacy – Don. R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4. The New Spirit of Vatican II Altar of Notre Dame Cathedral – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy. . .
5. Francis Violates Catholic Teaching by Bearing False Witness Against Israel – Allan Dershowitz
6. Cardinal McElroy to Face Challenges in Trump’s Washington – Brian Fraga
7. Meaning of ‘Inn’ in Bethlehem, Journey f/‘Spiritual but Not Religious’ to Catholic & More – Reg
8. Recognize & Resist is Real: 1st Anniversary of Historic Backlash to Fiducia Supplicans – RC
9. An Influential Catholic You Look Up To? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. John Traynor’s Miraculous Cure in Lourdes Finally Confirmed – Tradition, Family, & Property

Punditry and Analysis:
Swearing With The Devil – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
If We Want Healthier Americans, We Should Help Women Quit Their Jobs – The Federalist
Why Are Bible Sales Booming in Our Secular Society – E. Benson at Tradition, Family, & Property
California Bars Faithful Catholic Families from the Foster Care System – Anne Hendershott, Ph.D.
The Best Possible Resolution for This Jubilee Year – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
Three Deadly Giants & How to Fight Them – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at Kmita’s Library
New Year’s Resolution: Bring Back The Aunties – Mary Harrington at Institute for Family Studies
Inspiring Courage: Saint John Neumann’s Stand Against Anti-Catholic Persecution – TFP
Trudeau Resigns, Leaving Legacy of Inaction on Church Attacks – Catholic Arena

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
America’s Battle Over Choice in Education – Vince Bielski at Mercator

The Catastrophic Appointment of Cardinal McElroy to Washington, D.C.:
McElroy Says He Prays for Trump’s Success as He Takes Over Washington Archdiocese – Crux

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Blue & The Gray – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Must Our Leaders Always Lie about Islamic Terrorism? – Timothy Furnish at The Stream
Here’s Who Biden’s FBI Decided To Persecute Rather Than Hunt Down Real Terrorists – Federalist
How ‘So Help Me God’ Entered the Presidential Oath of Office – D.B. Parker at Religion Unplugged

Anglosphere Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Trud’oh! – Quico Toro at Persuasion
Justin Trudeau’s Legacy is Bleak – Jane Stannus at The Spectator World
Trudeau’s Legacy: Death, Depression, & Darwinism – Jonathan Van Maren at The E.C.

International Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Barbarians at the Gate: Liberal Elites in Meltdown Over Right-Wing Austrian Govt – Zol. Kottász

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Government Report: Israel Must Get Ready for War With Turkey – Tamás Orbán at The E.C.
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cetera. . . Pop Culture News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Netflix Hit ‘Squid Game’ Highlights Growing Popularity of Korean Shamanism – Clemente Listi
Win or Lose, Players Give Glory to Jesus During College Football Playoffs – Cthlc News Agency
10 Wardrobe Resolutions for the New Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
I Was Marked by Satan through Rituals & Promiscuity – The Stream
The Challenge of Being a Christian Teacher in a State School – Christian Concern
New England Church Teaches English by Reading the Bible – Ch. M. Bacon at Religion Unplugged
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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TVESDAY MORNING EDITION

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Religion Will Be Crucial as Post-Assad Syria Seeks Restoration – Richard Ostling at Rel Unp
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. One Year Later: The Fiducia Supplicans “Flop” – Complicit Clergy
2. Why Has Francis Promoted a Heretic & Gifted Him Washington? w/Christine Niles – C Unscr.
3. Bishop Strickland Blasts Appointment of Cardinal McElroy – Complicit Clergy
4. The Devil in Rome (Re: McElroy to D.C.) – Stella Maris Media
5. Once Mass Starts, You Aren’t Allowed to Stop Until You Finish, Even if Attacked – TACatholic
6. Pro-Lifer Arrested in Ohio for ‘Annoying’ Speech Outside Abortion Clinic – MRC News Busters
7. Casual Sex & Other Pathways to Diabolical Possession, & More Great Links! – NC Register
8. Pennsylvania Bishop Issues Pastoral Letter on Human-Trafficking Hotspot – ABC 27 WHTM
9. Saint of the Impossible – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. Carmelite Monks Use Modern Tech to Build Gothic Monastery – Cowboy State Daily

News:
Canadian Archbishop & Indigenous Language Scholar Appointed to Winnipeg Archd. – Register
Shigemi Fukahori, Catholic Atomic Bomb Survivor and Peace Advocate, Dies at 93 – CNA

Punditry and Analysis:
This Joyful Nun is Now the Oldest Living Person – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
The Leonine Prayers after Mass (Part 2) – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
We Who Wrestle with God: On the Border of Things – Darren Geist, J.D., at Public Discourse
Trudeau Leaves Behind an Anti-Catholic Legacy – Peter Laffin at National Catholic Register
‘Death Cafes’ Aim to Convince People That Assisted Suicide is Good for Your – Live Action News
John Traynor’s Miraculous Cure in Lourdes Finally Confirmed – Tradition, Family, & Property
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
Jubilee 2025: New Year’s Resolutions & Resources – George Weigel at Denver Catholic
Inspiring Courage: Saint John Neumann’s Stand Against Anti-Catholic Persecution – TFP
What Does The Future Hold For Christians In Syria Under HTS? – L. Gilbert at Religion Unplugged

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
My Advice to Catholic Schools: Double Down on Your Catholicity – Thomas W. Carroll at Register

The Catastrophic Appointment of Cardinal McElroy to Washington, D.C.:
McElroy Discusses New Role, Engaging With Incoming Trump Administration – Catholic Vote

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Is Vivek Right About America? – Colin Redemer at First Things
The Fools’ Gold State – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Liberals & Tyranny – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
119th Congress Adds 2 Hindus, 2 Nones, Remains Mostly Christian – Religion News Service

Anglosphere Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Truth About ‘Grooming Gangs’ is Finally Coming Out – The Telegraph via Yahoo! News
9 Media Outlets Simping for PM Starmer on Grooming Gangs Scandal After Musk Rebuke – MRC

International Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
How The Left Betrayed Charlie Hebdo – Andrew Hussey at UnHerd

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Persecution of Nigerian Christians Continues – Catholic Arena
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cetera. . . Pop Culture News, Punditry, and Analysis:
10 Wardrobe Resolutions for the New Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Reading Old Books – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

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Cardinal McEelroy Promoted Despite Abuse and Cover-Ups

>> Continue to this story on the Substack of Gene Thomas Gomulka

BPNF Summary Note: The appointment of San Diego Cardinal Robert McElroy as the new archbishop of Washington, D.C., succeeding Cardinal Wilton Gregory, has raised significant concerns and criticisms due to McElroy’s controversial past. Reports highlight that McElroy has been implicated in covering up sexual abuse cases, particularly the satanic sexual abuse of Rachel Mastrogiacomo by Father Jacob Bertrand, which was initially ignored by McElroy. Although Bertrand was eventually removed from ministry, McElroy allowed his return, prompting Mastrogiacomo to take legal action that resulted in Bertrand’s probation.

Moreover, McElroy has been accused of hiding evidence related to former Cardinal Theodore McCarrick’s sexual misconduct, as documented by the late psychotherapist Richard Sipe. Despite the gravity of these allegations, McElroy’s elevation in the church hierarchy continues, raising questions about the accountability and transparency of the Roman Catholic Church’s leadership.

Pope Francis, who has also faced accusations of covering up abuse during his tenure as Archbishop of Buenos Aires, has not responded to public pleas for action against McElroy and others accused of similar misconduct. The situation underscores the ongoing struggle within the church to address the deep emotional and psychological harm caused by clerical sexual abuse and the perceived lack of accountability for those in positions of power.

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

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