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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Pope Francis Grants Special Blessing for US National Eucharistic Congress – uCatholic
Arrest of 25 in India Shows Hindu Nationalists Don’t Understand Christianity, Priest Says – Crux
Rouen Cathedral’s Spire Catches Fire; Blaze Has Been Contained – The Catholic Herald

Top-10 Big Pulpit Links:
1. Culture, Etc. . .: Reply to Fr. de Souza on the Petition to Save TLM – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D.
2. U.S. Army Presentation Lists Pro-Life Organizations as Terrorist Groups – Life News
3. Fr. John Berg Elected Superior General of the FSSP – New Liturgical Movement
4. PopeWatch: Spite – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. Protest Fr. James Martin’s Pro-LGBT Summit on Catholic Campus – TFP Student Action
6. ‘The Bible in 10 Minutes’ is Fr. Mike Schmitz’s Most Viral Video in First 24 Hours – CWR
7. Our Lady of Mt Carmel, Scapular: Duds Helps Us to Heaven – M. Ashley Styling, Catholic Stylist
8. How Gill Foundation Funds the Undermining of Church Moral Teaching – Anne Hendershott
9. Rupture by Stealth? – George Weigel at Denver Catholic
10. Why Veil for the Eucharistic Revival? – Veils by Lily

Eucharistic Revival:
Eucharistic Revival Must Involve Ending Abuse Cover-up, Says Advocate – Per Mariam
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

News:
‘Our Lady of All Nations’ of Amsterdam: Pp. Paul VI Approved a Negative Judgment – Spirit Daily
Support Big Pulpit & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
Knights of Columbus to Cover Rupnik Art in DC and Connecticut – H. Brockhaus at CNA
Historic Cathedral in the Philippines Designated as National Shrine – Zenit
No, The Catholic Church Does Not Distribute Take-Home Communion Shots – ChurchPOP
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit, Tito Edwards, on X – Tito Edwards
Pro-Life Activists Sentenced Over Abortion Clinic Blockades in Tennessee – Angelus
My New Radio Show: The Quest – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission

Punditry and Analysis:
Tears of Joy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Biggest Lie Hindering Spiritual Progress, How Aquinas Refuted Muhammad & More – Reg
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
The Good News: Governor Cuts Aid to Catholic Charities Illegal Alien Fund & More – C4C
The Specter of “Christian Nationalism” – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Conservatives Slam GOP for Softening Pro-Life Stance – Peter Pinedo at Catholic News Agency
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Schism, Heresy, and Apostasy – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine
John Rawls on Religion – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
‘Non Possumus’ (Thoughts about ‘Kidnapped’) – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
Is Reagan Biopic Based on Paul Kengor’s Book? – The Catholic Philadelphian at Catholic365
Gay Is Queer and Queer Is Gay – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
With Abortions and Rainbows for All – John Murdock at First Things

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Video Good News: Trump Slams George Clooney + Celtics Luke Kornet’s Catholic Faith – C4C
Sotomayor Criticized for Gun Rights Stance After Guards Shoot Carjacker – C4C
Sacramento City Attorney Warned Target of Fines for Reporting Theft Crimes – C4C
Closing the Occult Third Eye, Having Too Many Spiritual Directors & More – The Register

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
11 Vietnamese Christians Missing from Detention Amid Religious Freedom Concerns – CWR
Marko Rupnik, Alleged Sexual Abuse, and Sacred Art – Deacon P.O. Iacono at Fra Angelico Inst.
‘CatholicNetworker’ App Bridges Faith and Professional Connections Worldwide – The Register

Top-10 Big Pulpit Links:
1. What Is It with Jesuits and Sodomy? – Maureen Mullarkey
2. Bishops Reject Priests’ Challenge to Liturgy Ultimatum – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
3. Why Did the Vatican Come Up With Such a Tacky Jubilee Logo – George Weigel at First Things
4. The Problem of Religious Traditionalists – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D., at The Critic
5. New Prize-Winning Art Glorifies Christ’s Sacred Heart – Roseanne T. Sullivan
6. The Great Loss: Or, the Pontificate of Jorge Bergoglio – Vigilius via Rorate Caeli
7. Why Doesn’t Francis Simply Refute Claims of Homosexual Predation? – Complicit Clergy
8. Free Sex, End Marriage, Purify the Gene Pool – Roseanne T. Sullivan
9. The Summer Reading List – George Weigel at First Things
10. All Protestants Are Progressives – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine

Eucharistic Revival:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Punditry and Analysis:
Should Catholics Associate with Russell Brand? Gavin Ashenden Examines – Cthlc Unscripted
“Saints Beget Saints”: A Benedictine Calls for Spiritual Heroism – Hilary White at The Sacred. . .
Support Big Pulpit & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
Boys Need Dragons to Slay – and Catholic Life Can Offer Them Aplenty – Catholic Herald
Dr. Mazza and the “Pope Emeritus” – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit, Tito Edwards, on X – Tito Edwards
The Movement for the Latin Mass is About Far More Than Nostalgia – Catholic Herald
Seeing Things: Female Impersonation From Cabaret to Identity – Maureen Mullarkey
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
The Good News in a Noisy World – George Weigel Speech at Galveston-Houston Archdiocese
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Our Political Class is Ruining Our Language – David Mills at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Managing Summer Heat: Stifling Polyester – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Education:
Unhinged NEA President Shows Why Home Schooling is Growing – M.A. Kreitzer at Les Femmes

Pope Francis:
Is Papal Demography Destiny? – Brendan Hodge at The Pillar
Pope Francis, The FCC, And Gender Ideology – Maureen Mullarkey

Synod Socordia:
The Instrumentum Laboris Confirms Synodality Dangers – Stefano Fontana at Daily Compass
My 3 Big Concerns With the Instrumentum Laboris – David L. Gray, Th.M.

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Good News: Restoring Tradition: The Pathway to Eucharistic Belief & More. . . – C4C
The Good News (Video): Gov Landry Cuts Funding, Müller Condemns Mary Statue + More – C4C

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Eucharistic Revival:
Seton Route Makes Only Prison Stop on National Eucharistic Pilgrimage – The CWR
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Punditry and Analysis:
John Paul Who? – Fr. Jeffrey Kirby at The Catholic Thing
Homelessness and Phony Compassion – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
Origen and the Problem of Posthumous Condemnation – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
Managing Summer Heat: Stifling Polyester – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
What Did St. Michael Say to Lucifer, A Bad Argument for Sola Scriptura & More – The Reg
The Ghost of Synods Past: The First Synod of Arles – J.J. Ziegler at The CWR
Secular Atheists Surrender to Christ One by One, God Works Out All Things & More – The Reg
Monaco + Grace Kelly = Inspiration – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Notes From The Underground? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Tyranny for Dummies: Three How-To Manuals – Jonathan David Carson at Crisis Magazine
Cardinal Müller, “Gay” Stuff, Demonic Attacks, Card. Zen v. Commentator. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
Support Big Pulpit & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
When God Returns to the Public Square – Fr. Mario Alexis Portella at The Catholic Thing
Politics Without Truth: the Reality of Our Time – James Kalb at The Catholic World Report
Progress: St. Junipero Serra Statue, Removed by “Activists,” Stands Tall Again – CNA
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit, Tito Edwards, on X – Tito Edwards
New Book: Western Society Destabilized by Denigration of Natural Family – N. Blake at The CWR
Samuel Johnson: Integralist? – Michael J. Ortiz at New Oxford Review
Pride, Sex, and the Catholic Conscience – Catholic Unscripted
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Hobbes and Kant on Capital Punishment – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
A Nation Led by Sodom – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
A Soul in Anguish About the State of the Church, Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Cardinal Tobin Defends CCHD, Permits Satanic Music on His Radio Station – Lepanto
Thou Shalt Post the Ten Commandments – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at New Oxford Review
Archdiocese Encourages Clergy to Attend Meeting of Pro-LGBT, Women’s Ordination – Lepanto
How the Philosopher Charles Taylor Would Heal the Ills of Modernity – Adam Gopnik
3 Surprising Ways Men Can Spiritually Protect Their Wives & More Links – The Reg
Why Does Turkey Deny Genocide? – Prof James Ker-Lindsay

Liturgy:
17th Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum – A Catholic Life
From Felt Banners, Save Us O Lord – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Pope Francis:
What to Do When Pope Francis Tells You Not to Pray the “Rogue” Psalms – Jules Gomes, Ph.D.
Woke Pope – Gavin Ashenden and Larry Chapp, Ph.D., at Catholic Unscripted

The Rupnik Scandal:
Rupnik’s Abuse Survivors: Remove His Art! – Gina Christian at OSV News
Ruffini, Rupnik, & the ‘Right to a Good Name’ – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at New Oxford Review
Cardinal O’Malley: No More Use of Rupnik Art, Please! – Tutela Minorum
Rupnik’s Art: A Response to Ruffini – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at New Oxford Review

The TLM Ban Allegations:
New Reports Deny Existence of anti-TLM Document – T.S. Flanders at One Peter Five

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
A Birthday Tribute to China’s Heroic Bishop Su – Nina Shea and Christopher Mee at The Register
Rosa Mistica: Vatican Nihil Obstat Explained – Ermes Dovico at New Daily Compass
Raffaella Ballet Premiere: Love Opening the Way to Artistic Greatness – Catholic Culture
St. Benedict’s Rule Gave the Foundation for Christian Society – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam

Top-10 Big Pulpit Links:
1. Cardinal Hollerich, Leading 50K Altar Servers Pilgrimage, is 100% Pro-Sodomy – L.M. Lawler
2. Fr. James Martin Adorns the Blessed Virgin with the LGBT Flag – FSSPX
3. Pope’s Restrictions Spark Resurgence of Interest in TLM Among Youth – Ed Pentin at The Reg
4. Heretical Priests’ Group Can’t Participate in Eucharistic Congress – John Lavenburg at Crux
5. Worst Catholic Hymn? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6. The Jesuits Come Home to Roost – Rick Fuentes at American Thinker
7. Diabolical Assault & the Absence of Witnesses for God – J.A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
8. The Excommunication of Archbishop Viganò – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
9. Mel Gibson’s Letter to Archbishop Viganò – Complicit Clergy
10. 17 Innovations Never Called for by Vatican II – Teri Thomas at Catholic365

Eucharistic Revival:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Punditry and Analysis:
Gavin Ashenden: Confessions of an Angry Catholic – Catholic Unscripted
France Just Committed Suicide – Stephen Green at PJ Media
The Disfiguring Leprosy of Unreality – Catholics for Catholics
Meanwhile, the Rhine Floods the Tiber – T.S. Flanders at One Peter Five
Why Are SSA Activists Protesting a Law Outlawing Paying for Sex With Children? – CMR
The Lost Mandate of Heaven: JFK’s Other Assassination – Joseph Pearce at The Register
Reform in Continuity: Is It Still Happening in Novus Ordo Parishes? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
How to Beautify Ugly Sacred Spaces When Bureaucracy Opposes, Costs High – David Clayton
Strickland: Vatican More Interested In Silencing Viganò Than Addressing His Allegations – CC
What Does Opposition to the Traditional Mass Really Signify – Pet. A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at NLM
Is Germany’s Church Tax ‘Miracle’ Over? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Marcel Lefebvre’s Warning to France Regarding Muslim Immigration – Catholic Arena
Should Catholics Use Someone’s “Preferred Pronouns” – V. Burchard and M. Gutzwiller at Crisis
Managing Summer Heat: Stifling Polyester – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
The Four Virtues Needed in This Church Crisis – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Closing the Occult Third Eye, Having Too Many Spiritual Directors & More – The Register
Ask Father: Using Leavened Bread for Mass – Just in Case – Fr. Z’s Blog
An Excellent Guide to the Vatican Film List – Casey Chalk at The Catholic World Report
What Did St. Michael Say to Lucifer, A Bad Argument for Sola Scriptura & More – The Register
Biden Administration Releases ‘Queer’ Report – Tyler Arnold and Ken Oliver-Méndez at CNA
Orderly Worship – Adam Charles Hovey at Catholic365
Record Number of Jesuit Universities Push ‘Pride Month’ – Jules Gomes, Ph.D.
8 Deadly Sins in Literature, Sufferings of Our Savior on the Cross & More – The Register
Where is the Oldest Bible in the World? – Get Fed
Should Church Preach Politics? – Auguste Meyrat at The Catholic Thing
What Is ‘Green Burial’ and Does the Catholic Church Allow It? – CNA via Adoremus
Objective Beauty of the Traditional Latin Mass Evangelizes – Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone
New Movie About Foster Care Invites People of Faith to Take Action – Katie Yoder via Angelus
The Will to Power and the Presidency – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
‘Dobbs’ Opened a Whole New Chapter in America’s Battle for Life – The Register
On Christian Nationalism – David Carlin at The Catholic Thing
Natural Law or Conventional Arbitrariness: Scotus, Ockham, and Legal Positivism – Thomistica

News:
Republicans Remove ‘Right to Life’ Plank From Party Platform – Peter Pinedo at The Register
Cardinal Müller Condemns Statue of Mary Giving Birth Displayed in Austrian Cathedral – The Reg
Church of England Takes First Steps to Allowing Gay Priests to “Marry” – The Telegraph
‘I Didn’t Lie’ but ‘I Was Not Honest,’ Peña Parra Tells UK Court – The Pillar
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Vatican Prohibits Customary Traditional Latin Mass for Pilgrims in Spain – The Register
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit, Tito Edwards, on X – Tito Edwards
Colorado Sacred Music Conference, August 7-8 – New Liturgical Movement
Support Big Pulpit & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
Catholic Charities Responds to Hurricane Beryl Power Outages and Flooding – The CWR

Pope Francis:
PopeWatch: Vigano – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Synod Socordia:
Rhetoric Vs. Reality in the Synod’s Working Document – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
The Synod on Homosynodality – Michael J. Matt
Synod Working Document Skips Women, LGBTQ+, Married Priests – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
These are the Members of the Synod on Synodality Study Groups – H. Brockhaus via The CWR
New Synodal Working Document: Continuing Plan to Ordain Women? – Julia Meloni at 1 Peter 5
Synod Organizer Says Vatican Doctrine Ofc Studying Women Deacons – C. Mares via The CWR
Springtime of the Laity: The Synodal Way’s Challenge – Kevin Tierney
New Instrumentum Laboris Focuses on How to Implement Goals of Synod – The CWR
Synodal Instrumentum Laboris: a Brief Guide for Busy Readers – Luke Coppen at The Pillar

Traditionis Custodes:
‘Traditionis Custodes’ Has Generated Division, Not Unity on Latin Mass – Larry Chapp, Ph.D.

Education:
8 Favorite Bible Resources for Kids – Katie Warner at National Catholic Register
Let Catholic History Be Your Teacher, Develop a Catholic Memory – M.A. Kreitzer at Les Femmes
Pro-Western Civ Curriculum Reform Bill Falters, Proponents Not Giving Up – The College Fix

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