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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Jefferson City Diocese Expunges Spirit of Vatican II from Liturgies! – The American Catholic
Pakistani Christian Girls Abducted by Muslim Activists – Hannah Heister at Catholic Vote
World Needs More Than Just Lip Service to Christian Persecution – Simon Caldwell at OSV
Report: Newman Guide Schools Experiencing Large Enrollment Increases – Catholic Vote
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Christians in India Protest Rising Tide of Persecution – Nirmala Carvalho at Crux

Top-10 Most Viewed Big Pulpit Links:
1. Jefferson City Diocese Expunges Spirit of Vatican II from Liturgies! – The American Catholic
2. 7 Signs of Satan’s Hidden Presence, Carlo Acutis’ & Your Guardian Angel & More Links – Rgstr
3. Atheism Is Fading, But This Uglier Beast Is Taking Its Place – Creative Minority Report
4. Cardinal Ambongo Waves Red Flag Over Beatification for Late Belgian King – Catholic Herald
5. “Catholic Owned” Aims to Build the New Catholic Economy with App. . . – Ignitum Today
6. Introducing the Newest Jubilee Mascot:Tenebro – Gre. DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
7. The Decline Of Western Christianity: Gradually Then Suddenly – William M. Briggs, Ph.D.
8. Holy See Clarifies Immaculate Conception is Holy Day of Obligation Despite Transfer – CV
9. The Magnificently Restored Baldacchino of St Peter’s – Roberto de Mattei at Voice of the. . .
10. Requiescat in Pace: Terri Garr – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

News:
Lincoln Diocese Bans Smartphones in Confessionals to Protect Privacy & Reverence – Zenit
Cardinal O’Malley: Church Acknowledges Damage of Abuse but Celibacy isn’t the Cause – CWR
Missouri Catholic Church Prays for Vandals – Grace Porto at Catholic Vote
Vatican Publishes 1st Report on Church Safeguarding Efforts Worldwide – Cthlc News Agency

Punditry and Analysis:
From Bohemian Grove to Catholic Convert, an Occultist Comes Home! – Joe McClane at ACT
Fr Belda, Key Figure in Zanchetta Affair, is Pope’s Rep to Pp Francis Memorial Foundation – CWN
Liturgy and Literature in the Modern Age – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative. . .
Bartimaeus and the Blindness of the Church – Catholic Unscripted
Veiling in Church Symbolizes the Church as Bride – S. Spencer at National Catholic Register
St. Mark Ji Tianxiang, the Opium Addict Who Became a Saint – National Catholic Register

Catholic Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Classical Education and Great Literature – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative Conservative

The Holy Year 2025 Jubilee Mascot Fiasco:
PopeWatch: Laws of Conquest – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Synod on Synodality:
Leave the Synod, Take the Cannoli – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Good News? Synodal Final Document Proposes “Pentarchy 2.0” – Maxim Grigorieff at 1 Peter 5
Pope Paul VI Condemned Synodality Over 50 Years Ago – Michael Matt via Complicit Clergy

Allhallowtide:
A Ghostly Tale for Halloween – Dymphna at Dymphna’s Road
Protestant, Neo-Pagan, & Catholic All Treat Halloween Differently – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D.
Is It a Sin for Catholics to Celebrate Halloween? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
All Soul’s Day Mass for the Faithful Departed, Celebrated by Bishop Strickland – Cthlcs for Cthlcs
Why Halloween is Holy (W/ Fr. Ambrose Criste) – Lila Rose
All Souls Day: History, Traditions, and Significance – Lauren Woodrell at Magis Center
This All Saints’ Day, a Tribute to Catholicism’s ‘Nameless Companions’ – E. Ureneck at Angelus
Season of the Dead: The Roots of Allhallowtide – Deacon Thomas L. McDonald at Weird Catholic

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Biden Hands Harris Her “Deplorables” Moment – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Hard Times a’ Comin’, Whoever Wins – George Weigel at Denver Catholic
Dissident Catholic Paper Publishes Plea for Catholics to Vote for Harris-Walz – Catholic Vote
Middle Class Redux – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
“Render unto Caesar. . .”: To Vote or Not to Vote – Fr. John A. Perricone at Crisis Magazine
2024 Catholic Voting Principles – Matthew at A Catholic Life

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
“Garbage” Remarks and Adam Rife – Dad29
The Month of October: Rosary Rings – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
The Great Paradox of Medieval Monasticism, Benedictine Byzantium & More Links – NC Register
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Deconstructing Discernment, Are We Well, Sorcerers Turned Saints, & More Links – NC Register
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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
We Need Your Donations. . . and Prayers – Robert “Tito” Edwards
“Catholic Owned” Aims to Build the New Catholic Economy with App & More. . . – IT
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
7 Signs of Satan’s Hidden Presence, Carlo Acutis & Your Guardian Angel & More Links – Reg

Top-10 Most Viewed Big Pulpit Links:
1. Texas Nuns Dismissed From Religious Life After Lengthy Feud With Bishop, Vatican – CNA
2. Meanwhile, the Actual Teenagers. . . (Jubilee Mascot Fiasco) – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. A Problem with Pope Francis’ Newest Encyclical? – Fr. David J. Nix at The Catholic Monitor
4. Vatican Pays Gay Pride & Sex Toys Artist to Design Jubilee Mascot – New Daily Compass
5. Optics of This Produce a Small Wave of Disgust, Revulsion; Mascot Fiasco – G. Ashenden
6. Ohio Archbishop Ends Long-standing Girl Scouts Partnerships Over ‘Gender Ideology’ – CNA
7. 7 Signs of Satan’s Hidden Presence, Carlo Acutis & Your Guardian Angel & More Links – Reg
8. A Revolution Begins in Austin, Texas – Pano Kanelos at The Free Press
9. Synod’s Dark Secret. Welby Rejects Christianity, Will Francis. . . – Catholic Unscripted
10. What’s the Matter With Men? – Pedro Gonzalez at Chronicles

Punditry and Analysis:
Big Families Are Not Enough – The Catholic Gentleman
Welcome to the Coddling of the Australian Mind – Michael Cook at Mercator
Russian Catholics and the Latin Mass: Some History – Maxim Grigorieff at 1 Peter 5
Arabic, a Christian Language – Onsi A. Kamel at First Things
Who Owns Britain’s Schoolchildren? Parents or Teachers? – Steven Tucker at Mercator
Turkey’s Persecution of Protestant Christians – Uzay Bulut at The European Conservative
How Monks Innovated Healthcare in Pre-Industrial Italy – V.M. Traverso at Aleteia
The Great Paradox of Medieval Monasticism, Benedictine Byzantium, & More Links – Register

Synod on Synodality:
Fr. Heimerl: The Double Heresy – Fr. Joachim Heimerl at Stilum Curiae via Complicit Clergy
Here’s Why They Can’t Define Synodality – Michal Matt at The Remnant via Complicit Clergy

Allhallowtide:
The Ghost Story of Don Bosco – Michael J. Lichens at Catholic Exchange

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Deconstructing Discernment, Are We Well, Sorcerers Turned Saints, & More Links – NC Register
Augustine Inst: “Based on a True Saint” Doc Showcasing Humanity of Modern Saints – IT
The Month of October: Rosary Rings – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
How Fiducia Supplicans Breaks with Church Teaching – Kevin Roman at Tradition, Family, Prop
We Need Your Donations. . . and Prayers – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Seminary Rector Kidnapped During Evening Prayers at Nigerian Minor Seminary – CNA
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Nearly 60,000 Join Call for UK Prime Minister to Safeguard Right to Pray Silently – NC Register

Top-10 Most Viewed Big Pulpit Links:
1. Bishop Paprocki Rebukes Spirit of Vatican II Cleveland Priest in Wall Street Journal – Ror Caeli
2. The True Origins of the “Three Days of Darkness” Prophecy – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at KL
3. Incensed About the Incense, Altered by Altars – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand
4. How Fiducia Supplicans Breaks with Church Teaching – Kevin Roman at Tradition, Family, Prop
5. The Vatican Kicks the Hornets Nest with New Absurd Mascot for Jubilee Year – Anthony Stine
6. Little Anime Girl Jubilee ‘Mascot’ Designed by Pride Month Animator – Michael Haynes
7. The Great Paradox of Medieval Monasticism, Benedictine Byzantium, & More Links – Register
8. Before & After: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Newport News, VA – Liturgical Arts Journal
9. PopeWatch: Luce – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. Why Synodality Won’t be Embraced by Catholics, Thomas Reese’ Reason – Fr. A.J. McDonald

News:
Mother Mary Apparition Sparks Pilgrimage in Uganda – Alan Mwesigwa at Nile Post
Warm Meeting Between Ukrainian Catholic Leader, Ecumenical Patriarch – Catholic World News
Catholic Church in Orlando Suffers Second Arson Attack in Just 16 Months – Jim Hoft
Storm Leaves Scores Dead and Widespread Damage in the Philippines – Catholic World Report

Punditry and Analysis:
Black Legend of Spanish Conquest is ‘Profoundly Anti-Catholic,’ Historian Says – C News Agency
Shaky Compromise Ends Ordinations Ban in French Diocese – Hélène de Lauzun at The EC
Russia’s Ongoing Demographic Disaster – Louis T. March at Mercator
This Just In: Sacrilege at the Opera & Metaphysical Denial in Politics – Robert R. Reilly at Crisis
Augustine Inst: “Based on a True Saint” Doc Showcasing Humanity of Modern Saints – IT
John Paul II’s Vision for Vatican II – Robert Cardinal Sarah at What We Need Now
Deconstructing Discernment, Are We Well, Sorcerers Turned Saints, & More Links – NC Register
Australia Catholic Univ. Graduates Chose to Remain Ignorant of the Toll of Abortion – Mercator

Catholic Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Higher Ed, Stronger Faith? Challenging Assumptions About College & Religion – J.C. Miller, J.D.

Synod on Synodality:
Overhyped, Overmanaged, Underwhelming, & Providentially Heartening – George Weigel at Fr Th
Synod Final Doc Claims Papal Authority Cannot Overrule Synods? – Anthony Stine at Return. . .
Cardinal Müller Talks Theology in South Bend & Criticizes the Synod – National Catholic Register

Allhallowtide:
Exorcist Diary: A Holy Hour on Halloween – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
Augustine’s Last Word on Ghosts – Deacon Thomas L. McDonald at Weird Catholic
Vampires and the Wages of Sin – Paul Prezzia at Catholic Answers Magazine
Dante and All Souls’ Day – Russell Shaw at Catholic World Report
Are Ouija Boards Harmless Fun for Halloween? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Gift That Keeps on Giving: Tim Walz’ Affair with a Communist Chinese Agent – TACatholic
How the Media Elite Silences the Majority – Ian Smith at Chronicles
The Science Of Transitioning Children – William M. Briggs, Ph.D., at Statistician to the Stars!
As President, Kamala Would Wage Legal War On Churches – Victoria Dorman at The Federalist
Why Did the Vatican Renew Its Agreement with Communist China? – Bitter Winter
Kamala Campaign Stalling with Catholic Voters, While Trump Connecting – Peter Laffin at Rgstr
Rites (and Wrongs) of Democracy – Fr. Anthony R. Lusvardi, S.J., at The Catholic Thing
America ‘Needs Religion. It’s Like the Glue That Holds It Together’ – Nick Gilbertson at Breitbart

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Should There be Prayers After Mass Led by the Priest, Such as Michael Prayer – Fr. A. McDonald
The Month of October: Rosary Rings – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
French Catholics Propose an Ordinariate for TLM Devotees – Caroline de Sury at OSV News
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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
We Need Your Donations. . . and Prayers – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Study: Religious Freedom Hits Historic Low Levels in Key US Election Battleground States – CH
The Great Paradox of Medieval Monasticism, Benedictine Byzantium, & More Links – Register
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Nevada Volleyball Players Speak Out at Pro-Women Sports Rally – Grace Porto at Catholic Vote

Top-10 Most Viewed Big Pulpit Links:
1. Worst Thing to Come out of the Vatican Since the Last Awful Thing – Creative Minority Report
2. I Ask the Readership a Serious Question; No, Really, the Mascot for the Jubilee – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. Pope Francis’ Fraught Negotiations With the Cultural Left – Msgr. Charles C. Pope at OSV
4. Meet ‘Luce’: Vatican’s Cartoon Mascot for Jubilee 2025 – C. Mares at Catholic News Agency
5. What the NY Times Missed in the Latest Encyclical: The Whole Point – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
6. Vatican Plumps for Global Lifestyle Brand as Mascot for Holy Year 2025 – Catholic Unscripted
7. NY Chinatown’s Catholic Church Vandalized During Mass – Hannah Hiester at Catholic Vote
8. Cardinal Müller Warns Bishops About Betraying The Faith – Edward Pentin
9. What are the Consequences of Francis’s Theology? In-Depth Analysis by Dr. John Lamont – RC
10. Deacon Asselin Upset that WaPo Didn’t Endorse Kamala – An Archd. of Washington Catholic

News:
USCCB Urge Donations to Anti-Poverty Initiative Ahead of World Day of the Poor – Catholic Vote
Augustine Inst: Based on a True Saint Doc Showing Humanity of Modern Saints – Ignitum Today
Deconstructing Discernment, Are We Well, Sorcerers Turned Saints, & More Links – NC Register
Court Rules in Favor of Jewish Families Regarding Special Education Funding in Calif. – CNA
Minivan Driver Plows Into Crowd at Pro-Life Event in Mexico, Injuring 16 – Catholic World Report
Cardinal Renato Martino, Longtime Vatican Diplomat, Dies at 91 – Catholic News Agency
U.S. Bishops Respond to Religious Freedom Report: ‘Primary & Inalienable Right’ – Catholic Vote

Punditry and Analysis:
Priest Unveils the Catholic Roots of Halloween: Is it Still Okay to Celebrate? – ChurchPOP
A “Traditional Ordinariate”: A Good Idea or. . . – Brother Antoine-Marie de Araujo, S.S.V.F., at RC
Príncipi Case: Pope’s Chief of Staff Attempted To Reinstate Convicted Sex Abuser – Nick Hallett
Their Amen: The Feast of All Saints – Msgr. Charles C. Pope at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Ukrainian Priest in Russian Detention: ‘Their Goal Was to Break Us’ – A. Babynskyi at The Pillar
A Response to the Feminist Demand for Priestly Ordination: Contemplate Mary – Kar. Darantière

Catholic Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Kids Should Be Taught to Think Logically – Vinay K. Chaudhri at SciAm

Synod on Synodality:
Deaconesses, ‘Sexuality’ & More: Here’s How Synod Final Document Changed f/Draft – The Reg

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
A Prayer for our Nation as we Prepare to Elect our Leaders – Catholics for Catholics
The Real Catholic Approach to Voting? With Dr. Janet Smith – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take
The Duty to Vote & the Non- Negotiables – Jesse Romero at Catholics for Catholics

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Catholic Vote Assails Harris for Pic w/Wicked Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Drag Nuns – Fox
The Month of October: Rosary Rings – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Halloween Is A Christian Holiday – Lila Rose
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert Edwards
Satanic Temple Tells Archdiocese of Atlanta That They Did Not Use Consecrated Host – CV
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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
We Need Your Donations. . . and Prayers – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Countless Christians Around the World Are Persecuted & Forgotten – Michael Cook at Mercator
Why Christian Culture is Essential to Education – Ian Pace at The Critic
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed Big Pulpit Links:
1. Kamala Harris Celebrates With Anti-Catholic Hate Group in New Catholic Vote Ad – Cthlc Vote
2. Impossible Causes – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. Violaceous Cardinals & Pope Francis in a Private Meeting – D. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
4. Is Another Fraudulent Election in the Plan? – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
5. Privacy in the Confessional: is Your Smartphone Listening to Your Sins? – Cthlc News Agency
6. On Voting for the Lessor of Two Evils – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
7. The Shy Trump Voters – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8. No Politics Classical School Opened by Conservative School Board Wins Colorado Tests – Fed
9. Progressive Catholics and Capital Punishment – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
10. Kamala Harris’ is Prejudiced Against Catholics – J.D. Vance, J.D., at Pittsburgh Post Gazette

Punditry and Analysis:
What Are Ghosts? – Douglas M. Beaumont at Catholic Answers Magazine
Halloween Weird Questions! – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
Secular Modernity and the Divisions in the Church – Rodney Howsare at Catholic World Report
The Forgotten Details Found in Michelangelo’s Masterpieces – Catch Light
Helen Alvaré: Religious Witness on Family Life Deserves Legal Protection – NC Register
Liberation Theology Today – Fr. Olek Stirrat at Catholic World Report
What Is All Saints Day? History, Traditions, and Meaning – Magis Center

Synod on Synodality:
The African Case: Example of the Chaos Created by a Synodal Church – Michael Haynes at NDC

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Progressive Disdain Towards Catholics – Evan Myers at First Things
You Have to See This! MSNBC Goes Full in on Nazi Trump Comparison – Creative Minority Report
October 28, 1980: Carter-Reagan Debate – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Month of October: Rosary Rings – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Lawful Slaying – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
We Need Your Donations. . . and Prayers – Robert “Tito” Edwards
An Ancient Vocation is on the Rise: Consecrated Virginity – K. Quinones at Catholic News Agency
Victims Feel ‘Betrayed’ as Vatican Investigation of Rupnik Hits One Year With No Answers – CNA
UNevada Forfeits Volleyball Match as Players Refuse to Play Against Male – The College Fix
Deconstructing Discernment, Are We Well, Sorcerers Turned Saints, & More Links – NC Register
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed Big Pulpit Links:
1. The Co-Opting of Two Female Saints in “Dilexit” – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
2. Mass at Saint Peter’s Reveals Stunning Restoration of the Baldacchino – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
3. The Damnable Nonsense of the Synod on Synodality’s Final Document – The Remnant
4. Pastor, Family Burned Alive In Islamist Attack After Muslims Conversion – The Christian Post
5. Opus: The Latest Attempt to Expose Opus Dei – Itxu Diaz at The American Spectator
6. The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible is Complete: A Conversation with Scott Hahn – C World Rprt
7. One, Many Cardinal Fernández Fiascos – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at The Catholic Thing
8. My Top 10 Historical Novels for Young Catholics – Florentius at Gloria Romanorum
9. What We Know About the Príncipi Case, and Why It’s a Scandal – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
10. Remembering Khan – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Punditry and Analysis:
“Sheep without a Shepherd” – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at The Remnant
Fr. Radcliffe’s Synod Comments on Africa Echo Cardinal Kasper – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza
NBC’s ‘Law & Order’ Portrays Pro-lifers as Terrorist Bombers – Elise Ehrhard at MRC News Buster
Cardinal Fernández Says Female Diaconate Will be Studied ‘More Intensively’ – NC Register
The Unique Catholic History at Yankee Stadium – Andrew Fowler at Real Clear Religion
The Month of October: Rosary Rings – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Catholic Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Rehumanizing the Humanities – James Hankins at First Things

Synod on Synodality:
A Conservative Perspective on the Synod on Synodality – Michael Reneau & Fr. Robert Sirico
Thank Goodness We Can Finally Go Home – Catholic Sat
‘We Walk Together’: U.S. Bishops Reflect on Last Global Session of Synod on Synodality – CNA

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Does Jim Gaffigan Regret His Anti-Trump Rage? – Christian Toto at MRC News Busters
Harris Has a Problem With Christians – Bill Donohue at The American Spectator
Cardinal Burke Offers Guidance for Catholic Voters – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Ad Urges Catholics to Back Donald Trump – Catholic News Agency

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
“This Day is Called the Feast of Crispian. . .” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Annual St Crispin Day – Henry V Speech Roundup! – Fr. Z’s Blog
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Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

News:
Book Reveals Fascinating Details of Famous Exorcisms, & More Links – NC Register
The Month of October: Rosary Rings – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Punditry and Analysis:
The Many Problems With the Vatican’s China Deal – UCA News
Remembering the Importance of All Souls’ Day – Russell Shaw at Angelus News
The (Fake) Pagan History of Halloween – Jon Sorensen at Catholic Answers Magazine
Do Catholics Believe in Ghosts? Here’s What the Church Teaches – ChurchPOP
Four Unshaken Arguments Concerning the Mass – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition. . .
Crimes Against the Humanities: The Tragedy of Modernity – Joseph Pearce at TIC
Euthanasia in Belgium: Dark Slide Into Becoming the Normal Way to Die Once Tired of Life – CH
Teach Your Daughters NFP – Anna Sutton at Catholic Answers Magazine
Jane Austen’s Novels Are Darker Than You Think – Peter J. Leithart at First Things
Does Text Change our Perception of Time? – Aaron Pattee at Maintaining the Realm

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Enjoying Big Pulpit? Donate Now! – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Doctor Hid Tax-funded Puberty Blocker Study After It Didn’t Show Mental Health Benefits – CNA
Book Reveals Fascinating Details of Famous Exorcisms, & More Links – Natl Catholic Register
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
The Month of October: Rosary Rings – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

News:
Chicago Parishes Rally to Ship Supplies to Hurricane Victims – Louis Knuffke at Catholic Vote

Punditry and Analysis:
Richard Dawkins Refused to Play with Jordan Peterson – Catholic Unscripted
Word on Fire to Publish Ratzinger’s Collected Works in English – National Catholic Register
Catholics React to Mexico President Ritual Practice – Jesse Romero at Full Sheen Ahead
Changing Minds about Same-Sex Union: A Critical Analysis of The Widening of God’s Mercy – PD
Rod Dreher: The Renewal of Christianity in the West Will Be Mystical or Won’t Be at All – Register
Can the Vatican-China Deal Move Forward Without Looking Back? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
Catholic Priest Warns: Ouija Boards ‘Open You Up to the Devil’ – Grace Porto at Catholic Vote
The Decline and Fall of the Roman Republic – Álvaro Pavón Romero at The European. . .
Is Deportation Immoral? – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
Do Catholics Believe in Ghosts? – Michael J. Lichens at Catholic Exchange

Catholic Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Separation of Church & State Debate Re: Schools Heats Up Across US – Religion Unplugged
Mark Lambert Asks Why Tina Beattie is Given a Platform in Catholic Schools? – Cthlc Unscripted

Synod on Synodality:
What Will the Final Document of the Synod on Synodality Be Like? – National Catholic Register

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Mel Gibson Confirms He’s Voting for Trump, Says Harris Has ‘the Iq of a Fence Post’ – C4C

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Last Great Englishman: Arthur Wellesley – M.E. Bradford, Ph.D., at The Imaginative. . .
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Catholic Missionary Endeavor in Pakistan Shares Gospel, Frees Christians From Slavery – CNA
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New York Police Search for Man Who Damaged Statues at Catholic Church in Brooklyn – CNA

Top-10 Most Viewed Big Pulpit Links:
1. Cardinal-Designate Radcliffe Objects. . . – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
2. Pope Francis and the Fast-Approaching Future – William K. Kilpatrick, Ph.D., at The Stream
3. The Attempt to Ban the Latin Mass Continues – Rorate Caeli
4. A Few of History’s Most Incredible Sacred Heart Images – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
5. “The Importance of the Heart”: Pope Francis’s New Encyclical – Tim. S. Flanders at 1 Peter 5
6. Federal, State Police Investigate Arson Fire at Historic Massachusetts Catholic Church – CNA
7. Fluffy Murder Machines – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8. Can’t Publish Study Saying We’re Hurting Kids cuz They May Stop Us from Hurting Kids – CMR
9. Fr. Chad Ripperger Explores Exorcism, Demons, Angels In Speech – Rocky Mountain Collegian
10. Seminary Rector Responds to ‘Conclave’ Movie: Why Only Men Can Be Priests – CNA

New Encyclical by Pope Francis, Dilexit Nos:
3 Prayers Composed by Saints to the Sacred Heart of Jesus – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Encyclical “Dilexit Nos” on 350th Anniversary of Apparition of the Sacred Heart of Jesus – RC
Pp. Francis in New Encyclical ‘Dilexit Nos’: Sacred Heart Shows Path Forward in AI Era – Register
‘He Loved Us’: Pope Francis’ New Encyclical on the Sacred Heart of Jesus – Catholic Exchange

News:
Ancient Ruins in Armenia Might Be Oldest Church in World’s First Christian Nation – CNA

Punditry and Analysis:
Augustine’s Ghost Story – Deacon Thomas L. McDonald at Weird Catholic
Leave Our Kids Alone! Stop Woke Indoctrination in Schools – Catholic Unscripted
Pp. Francis Renews Secret Pact w/CCP Despite Spike in Religious Persecution – J. Gomes, Ph.D.
Hurricane Helene: Subsidiarity & Solidarity in Action – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D., at CWR

Catholic Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Reclaiming Catholic Education: Tom Carroll on Renewing Faith, Forming Future Leaders – C Exch

Synod on Synodality:
A Jacobin “Synodality” – Emily Finley at Crisis Magazine

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Playing With Civil War – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Don’t Fall For Her Church Photo Ops. Kamala Hates Christians – Mikale Olson at The Federalist
RFK Jr. Stars in New Catholic Vote Ad for Trump – Catholic Vote
Trans Activist at UC Berkeley Trashes Display Criticizing Gender Transitioning – The College Fix
Trump Pledges to Expel Trans Ideology f/Schools, Ban ‘Child Mutilation’ Nationwide – Ch Post

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Persecution of Christians Worldwide Has Gotten Worse, Papal Charity Report Says – CWR
Florida Bishop Calls for Prayers, Solidarity w/ Boca Grande Parish Rocked by 2 Hurricanes – CV
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1. NY City Theater Shuts Down as Archd. Says Performances Must Be in Line with Church – CNA
2. Easterseals Has Gone Full Perversion – Rob Gasper at Lepanto Institute
3. Pope Francis Expels Two More Members of Sodality of Christian Life – Catholic News Agency
4. The Church Was Right About Sex All Along – The Ruth Institute via The Stream
5. Do the UK Bishops Endorse Progressive Grooming? – Catholic Unscripted
6. Priest Warns Not to Watch ‘Conclave’ Movie, Calls It ‘Mockery of Our Faith’ – Catholic Vote
7. As Synod’s End Nears, Progressives Brace for Disappointment & Blame Organizers – Register
8. French Diocese to Hold Ordinations After Two-year Halt by Vatican – Catholic World Report
9. Turned Around: Replying to Common Objections against the TLM – Soc. of St. Hugh of Cluny
10. Will Synodal Confusion Ever End? Fr. Gerald Murray Weighs in! – Joe McClane at ACT

News:
Catholic Election Night Coverage From EWTN News, Here’s How to Tune in – Cthlc News Agency

Punditry and Analysis:
Cardinal-Elect Radcliffe Clarifies Comments on African Bishops, Financial Pressures – The Pillar
The Social Media-ization of Society – Marc Barnes at New Polity
Ideology and Religion – Carl R. Trueman, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
First Bishop to be Ordained After Vatican Renews Controversial ‘Agreement’ with CCP – CV
The Synod and the Presidential Election — Which Outcome Matters Most? – The Editors at Rgstr
South Sudan Cardinal Says Problems Have Increased Despite Independence – Crux
Religious Freedom Expert: Don’t Forget the Catholic Bishops Persecuted by China – Cthlc Vote

Catholic Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
A Blessing and a Curse? The Legacy of the Catholic Public School in England – Catholic Herald

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Kamala Harris Rejects Religious Exemptions for Abortion Laws: ‘Cannot Be Negotiable’ – CNA
Note on Electoral College – Just Thomism
Coalition of Faith Groups Side with Nuns in Religious Freedom Case before Supreme Ct – CNA

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