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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
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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
What Will Happen to Minorities in Syria? A Christian Point of View – A. Graceffo at Bitter Winter
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Church Fires Continued to Rise in France in 2024 – Catholic Arena

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. McElroy is Francis’s & McCarrick’s Final Affront to America – New Catholic at Rorate Cæli
2. McElroy Promoted Despite Abuse & Cover-Ups – Gene Thomas Gomulka of John 18:37
3. The Diminishment of the DC Archdiocese Continues Apace – Eric Sammons at Editor’s Desk
4. Playing With My New Bible – Fr. Z’s Blog
5. Italian Bishops’ Newspaper Ran a Story Against Mary’s Virginity – Catholic Vote
6. PopeWatch: McElroy to DC – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7. Exit Trudeau – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8. Part of the Great Family of Man – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9. January 6, 2024 & January 6, 2020 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. ‘Anti-Racism:’ The Opiate of the Sheeple – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream

News:
Irish Catholics Hold Mass to Remember Cromwell Victims – Catholic Arena
Private Catholic Schools in Britain Against New Tax Imposed on Jan. 1 – Charles Collins at Crux

Punditry and Analysis:
John Traynor’s Miraculous Cure in Lourdes Finally Confirmed – Tradition, Family, & Property
Did Vatican II End Thomism? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
10 Wardrobe Resolutions for the New Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Reassurance in Un-Reassuring Times – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand
Luigi Mangione’s Apologists Are Undermining the Pursuit of Social Justice – Xv. Symons, II, Ph.D.
Updated Research in Book on Fatima Apparitions – Matt C. Abbott at Renew America
Inspiring Courage: Saint John Neumann’s Stand Against Anti-Catholic Persecution – TFP
Islamic Terrorism Over the Christmas & New Year Break – Christian Concern
The Problem Of Evil – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand
Why Are Bible Sales Booming in Our Secular Society – E. Benson at Tradition, Family, & Property
Report: China ‘Waging a Full-on Assault on Christians’ with High-Tech Surveillance State – Brtbrt
“Holiday Season” & Christmas Season – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Africa’s Christians Persecuted Most As Sub-Saharan Nations Remain Jihadi Hotbed – Rel Unp

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Defense Counsel – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Anglosphere Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Racial Vengeance Gets a Free Pass in Grooming Gang Britain – Frank Furedi at The E.C.

International Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
A Silent Struggle Continues for Bethlehem’s Christians – Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe at OSV

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Lest We Forget – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cetera. . . Pop Culture News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Movie Review: Gladiator II – Fr. Z’s Blog

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Sisters, Please Put Down Those Rulers! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pro-Life – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Syria: Christians Facing Existential Terrorist Threat – Uzay Bulut at Gatestone Institute
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Confirmed: Cardinal McElroy to Be Appointed Washington Archbishop – The Pillar
2. List of Priests With No Social Media Who Have Publicly Denounced Francis – Non Veni Pacem
3. Germany: Catholic Church Sanctions Gender Change for 1 of the 3 Wise Men – Cthlc Conclave
4. Young Men Are Converting to Serious, “Muscular” Christianity – Fr. Z”s Blog
5. Traditional vs. Spirit of Vatican II Parishes: By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them – 1 Peter 5
6. Are Catholics Splintering? – Brother Louis Dethomasis, F.S.C., Ph.D., at Catholic Exchange
7. The Cowardice of Sir Stephen Fry – Malcolm Clark at The Critic
8. Major TLM Construction Project in Tyler, Texas – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Trdtn & Sanity
9. Archdiocese of New York: No Altar Rails! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. Historical Falsehoods about Active Participation: Response to Dr. Brant Pitre – New Lit Mov

News:
Spanish Bishops Condemn Mockery of Sacred Heart of Jesus on Spanish Public TV – CNA
Dr. William Mahrt, R.I.P. – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Muhammad Cracks List of Top Ten Names for Baby Boys in New York City for First Time – GP

Punditry and Analysis:
Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller’s Unhinged New Year’s Rant – The American Spectator
Meaning of ‘Inn’ in Bethlehem, Journey f/‘Spiritual but Not Religious’ to Catholic & More – Rgstr
10 Wardrobe Resolutions for the New Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
John Traynor’s Miraculous Cure in Lourdes Finally Confirmed – Tradition, Family, & Property
Inspiring Courage: Saint John Neumann’s Stand Against Anti-Catholic Persecution – TFP
Is Cottrell Fit to Lead? Who Should Be the Next Archbishop of Canterbury? – Catholic Unscripted
Why Are Bible Sales Booming in Our Secular Society – E. Benson at Tradition, Family, & Property
Bourbon Street Massacre is What ‘Globalize the Intifada’ Looks Like – The American Spectator

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Just Like People in Fly Over Country – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Who Really Started America’s Culture War? – Frank Furedi at Spiked
The Centrality of Civic Virtue – David Hein at The University Bookman
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Anglosphere Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Elon Musk & Rape Gangs – Melissa MacKenzie at The American Spectator
Canada PM Trudeau is Likely to Announce Resignation, Source Says – Reuters via Yahoo! News

International Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
What’s Behind the AfD Party’s Rise in Germany – Heather Mac Donald at City Journal

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

Et Cetera. . . Pop Culture News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Norm Macdonald was a Christian! – Michael Knowles
Megyn Kelly Blasts Golden Globes ‘Conclave’ as Most Anti-Catholic Film I’ve Seen. . . – Breitbart

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Protestant & Catholic Exorcists – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Sevens – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How Barnes and Noble Made a Comeback by Revitalizing Its Philosophy – PBS News Hour
Secret Origins of a Christian Brotherhood: Amicizia Christiana – Tradition, Family, & Property
God is with Us: Curé of Ars Christmas Sermon – John Vianney via Tradition, Family & Property
Why I’m Making My Sundays Internet-Free In 2025 – Jn Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family & Property
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
13 Catholic Missionaries & Pastoral Workers Reportedly Killed Worldwide in 2024 – CNA
Homelessness Rose 18% in the Past Year, HUD Report Shows – Catholic News Agency

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. The Surprising History of the Children’s Mass – Nico Fassino at The Pillar
2. How Did Mary Die? Rosary Secret, Hidden Details of The Assumption – America Needs Fatima
3. John Traynor’s Miraculous Cure in Lourdes Finally Confirmed – Tradition, Family, & Property
4. The Overlooked Mystery of the Circumcision – David Paul Deavel at Catholic World Report
5. 5 Plot Holes for God – Pat Flynn at Catholic Answers Magazine
6. A Conversation With Joseph Pearce About Ignatius Critical Editions – Catholic World Report
7. The Wrought Iron Choir Screen of the Cathedral of Sens – Sh. R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
8. The Christian Case for Hunting – Sebastian Morello at Spectator Australia
9. Why are Bible Sales Booming in Our Secular Society – E Benson at Tradition, Family & Property
10. Where Is Infant Baptism in the Bible? – Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Magazine

News:
Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop for Philippines’ Tarlac Diocese – Catholic News Agency
Pope Francis Begins 2025 With Pro-Life Message – The National Pulse
In Vatican Meetings, Catholic Land Movement Proclaims Faith, Family, & Farming – CNA

Punditry and Analysis:
Catholic Doctrine & the Sunday Readings for January 2025 – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand
The Liturgical Movement that is Needed – Emily Finley at The Christian Imagination
Inspiring Courage: Saint John Neumann’s Stand Against Anti-Catholic Persecution – TFP
So What Exactly is a Jubilee Year Anyway? – Jeffrey Bruno at Words & Pictures
Sir James MacMillan on “Music & the Sacred in Antiquity & Modernity” – New Liturgical Mvmnt

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

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

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
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:
Why I’m Making My Sundays Internet-Free In 2025 – Jn Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family & Property
God is with Us: Curé of Ars Christmas Sermon – John Vianney via Tradition, Family & Property
Secret Origins of a Christian Brotherhood: Amicizia Christiana – 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:
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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Catholic Priest In Nigeria Murdered By ‘Unidentified Assailants’ – Catholic News Agency
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Protestants Lose Another Scholar to Roman Catholicism – Aaron Renn
2. West Virginia Bishop Discourages Kneeling – Catholic World News
3. Is the Archbishop of San Antonio in Need of a Health Checkup? – New Catholic at Rorate Cæli
4. A Shepherd Who Sides With The Wolves – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. Fr. Z’s Predictions for 2025 – Fr. Z’s Blog
6. Protestants Just Protestanting – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7. Ugh! Old Ultra Modern Ugly Altar Returns to Chapel Behind St Peters High Altar – Fr McDonald
8. Just Don’t – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
9. San Antonio Archbishop Rips Tyrant Trump, Links Trump’s Words to Violent Tragedies – CWN
10. Rosary Podcast Surpasses Joe Rogan – Ascension Press via PR Newswire

News:
Woke USCCB Posts “Happy Hanukkah” on Christmas Day – Complicit Clergy
Record Numbers of Young Adults Flock to Salt Lake City for SEEK25 – Catholic News Agency

Punditry and Analysis:
PopeWatch: Guess the Next Pope – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
New Orleans Terrorists Targeted Catholics? – Raymond Arroyo via Complicity Clergy
Smart Parents Bought Their Kids Dumb Phones for Christmas – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand
John Traynor’s Miraculous Cure in Lourdes Finally Confirmed – Tradition, Family, & Property
Let’s Talk About the Catholic Mascot, Luce: Not Converting Young People – Aubrey Gulick
Chicago: Where Eucharistic Revival Goes to Die – Fr. John A. Perricone at Crisis Magazine
Why Are Bible Sales Booming in Our Secular Society – E. Benson at Tradition, Family, & Property
Is Islam at War with The West? – Raymond Ibrahim at The Stream
Christmas Isn’t Over Yet! – Emily C. Hurt at Ignitum Today
Inspiring Courage: Saint John Neumann’s Stand Against Anti-Catholic Persecution – TFP
10 Wardrobe Resolutions for the New Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
A Love Story: As Earth Without Water by Katy Carl Part II – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at TACthlc

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Cardinal Cupich Ban’s Kneeling for Communion:
Cupich vs. the Magi: The Controversy Over Kneeling in Eucharistic Reverence – Complicit Clergy

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Did Britain’s King Charles Declare Himself the Enemy of the People? – Gavin Ashenden
Good Intentions Were Not to Blame for the Failure to Stop the Grooming Gangs – The Critic
The FBI’s Oblivious Terror Agenda – Jack Cashill at American Thinker
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
How The West Was Lost – Krzysztof Tyszka-Drozdowski at American Affairs
Reconquista Victorious – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
America’s Islamist Problem – Melanie Phillips
Multiculturalism, Human Rights & The West – Nils A. Haug at Gatestone Institute

Et Cetera. . . Pop Culture News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Disney’s Snow White Is Well on Its Way to Disaster at the Box Office – Aubrey Gulick
Catholic Jim Gaffigan: I Don’t Regret Hurting My Trump Fans – David Ng at Breitbart
Falling Out of Love with Dating Apps – Aaron Renn
Are Faith-Based Shows Getting Better . . . Or Not? – Terry Mattingly at Religion Unplugged

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
PopeWatch: Always a Class Act – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
God is with Us: Curé of Ars Christmas Sermon – John Vianney via Tradition, Family & Property
10 Foods That Quiet Sugar Cravings Instantly – Post News
Why I’m Making My Sundays Internet-Free In 2025 – Jn Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family & Property
Secret Origins of a Christian Brotherhood: Amicizia Christiana – Tradition, Family, & Property
Avocado, Chèvre, & Bacon Omelet – The Modern Proper
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

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