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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
America: Founded on a Creed – G.K. Chesterton via The Catholic Thing
Indian Police Do Nothing as Hindu Relatives Slaughter Christian Convert – F. Martel at Breitbart
British Lords, Celebrities Call On Vatican To Preserve ‘Treasure’ of TLM – D. Payne at CNA
Managing Summer Heat: Stifling Polyester – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Top-10 Big Pulpit Links:
1. Cardinal Pell’s Death(?) Shrouded in Mystery – Edward Pentin
2. Nick Fuentes Chased Out of St. John Cantius by Little Old Ladies – Tridentine Brewing
3. Shameful Disrespect by Vatican to Deceased Body of Cardinal Pell – Deacon Nick Donnelly
4. George Washington’s Portrait of Our Lady Back at Mount Vernon – Catholics for Catholics
5. The Jesuits and My Naivete – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
6. Archaeologists Discover Ancient Relic May be Tied to Moses, 10 Commandments – FNC
7. Why are there No References to Jesus in Upcoming 2025 Jubilee – George Weigel at The CWR
8. NYC Taxi Driver Decapitates Jesus Statue – Amanda Woods at New York Post
9. In Linz, Catto-Feminism Doesn’t Even Spare the Madonna – S. Chiappalone at Daily Compass
10. Sacrileges Art Row Deepens as Artist Calls Church ‘Intolerant, Backward’ – Catholic Arena

Eucharistic Revival:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

News:
74 Members of Congress Have a Perfect Pro-Life, Pro-Family Voting Record – Life News
Poll: Republican ‘Gay Marriage’ Support Down, Dem & Independent Support Also Falling – CV

Punditry and Analysis:
When the Vatican Gets It Wrong – Darrick Taylor at Crisis Magazine
Chicago Archdiocese Silent on Donations From Convicted Politician – The Pillar
Monaco + Grace Kelly = Inspiration – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Why the Vatican hasn’t Settled with Libero Milone – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Does the Bible Say Whether There are People in Hell? – Clement Harrold at St. Paul Center
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Catholic Georgetown to Offer ‘Gender-Inclusive’ Housing in Fall – M. Bilger at The College Fix
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit, Tito Edwards, on X – Tito Edwards
More Than Half of Jesuit Catholic Universities Promote ‘Pride Month’ – E. Blair at The College Fix

Pope Francis:
Pope Francis Has Lost Control of His Liberal Revolution – Ben Munster at Politico
Will the Real Francis Please Step Forward? – Catholics for Catholics
Anarcho-Tyranny Comes to Vatican: Scapegoating the ‘Deplorable’ Vigano – Jn. Zmirak, Ph.D.

TLM Ban Allegations:
Wherein Fr. Z Muses about TLM, Vetus Ordo, “Repression” Stuff – Fr. Z’s Blog
Cardinal Müller: Vatican Prefers Empty Churches to Cathedrals Full of People at the TLM – CC
French Mag: Contrary to Rumors, Vatican Not Preparing Doc to Restrict TLM – Catholic Vote
Can Pope Francis Ban the Latin Mass? – David L. Gray, Th.M., at Saint Dominic Media
The Faithful React to Dark Rumors about the TLM – Julia Meloni at One Peter Five
Roundup of News Links on the TLM Ban Allegations – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D.
Archbishop Cordileone Thankful of TLM Petition by Seculars – Abp. Salvatore J. Cordileone
UK Cultural Grandees Urge Vatican to Keep TLM in New ‘Agatha Christie’ Letter – Luke Coppen

4th of July Punditry and Analysis:
Fourth of July in Films – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
St. Clair Augustin Mulholland: Philadelphian, Civil War Hero, Catholic. . . – Gloria Romanorum
Prayer for Our Government by Archbishop John Carroll – Archdiocese of Baltimore
Catholics and Independence Day – Russell M. Lawson at Catholic Exchange
Catholics: Make America Truly Free – Anna Reynolds at Crisis Magazine
The American Experiment and What It Meant to Pope St. John Paul II – Tom Perna at Catholic365
Catholics and Patriotism – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky at Catholic Answers Magazine
Two for the Fourth – Luis E. Lugo and Michael Pakaluk at The Catholic Thing
Charles Carroll of Carrollton: A ‘Patriotic’ Catholic Founding Father – J. McKeown at The CWR

Synod Socordia:
Vatican to Publish Instrumentum Laboris for October’s Synod on Synodality Meeting – The CWR

Liturgy:
The Day the Syro-Malabar ‘Liturgy War’ Didn’t End – Luke Coppen at The Pillar

The Rupnik Scandal:
Ruffini’s Defense of Rupnik Points to Wider, Deeper Problems in the Vatican – Chr. R. Altieri
Lourdes Bishop Wants to Tear Down Mosaics by Scandalous Priest – Spirit Daily Blog
Rupnik Art Will Remain at Lourdes – For Now – Nicole Winfield at AP

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
President Biden to Resign Over the Weekend? – Don. R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Good News: Slowly Then Suddenly the Sad Story of Biden’s Decline & More. . . – C4C
Silence is Golden – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Navigational Links:
Catholic News, Punditry, and Analysis – Big Pulpit
Mysticism, Spirituality, Vocations, Religious Life, Evangelization, Eschatology. . . – Mystic Update
Political News, Punditry, and Analysis, Curated for Catholics – Prime Time Politics
Geopolitics, Maps, Culture, and History, Curated for Catholics – Western Civ Defender

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
How Parents Are Freeing Their Kids From the Public School Monopoly – J.M. Grondelski, Ph.D.
Growing Case of Kidnappings of Christians in Nigeria: ‘Where is the Outrage?’ – Angelus News

Top-10 Big Pulpit Links:
1. A New Offensive in the War on Traditional Liturgy – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
2. Mala Tempora Currunt! – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. Sex Abuse Questions the Bishops Still Won’t Answer – Msgr. Gene Thomas Gomulka, S.T.L.
4. Prelate Prosecuting Vigano: Msgr. John Kennedy of Dublin, a Hotbed of Heresy – N. Donnelly
5. Taylor Marshall: A Pyrrhic Victor for Pope Francis – Taylor Marshall
6. Ask Father: Attacks on the Vetus Ordo. . . “Aren’t You Worried?” – Fr. Z’s Blog
7. PopeWatch: Fetterman Stroke? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8. The Pillar Finds the TLM at Natl Eucharistic Congress, May Get Cancelled Soon – Fr. Z’s Blog
9. Colorado Baker Returns to Court After Activist Sues Over ‘Gender Transition’ Cake – The CWR
10. ‘Attack on the Body of Christ,’ Bishop Reacts to Vatican Stand on the TLM – Full Sheen Ahead

Eucharistic Revival:
Baltimore Basilica’s Adoration Chapel Tabernacle by Granda – Liturgical Arts Journal
Natl Eucharistic Pilgrimage Marches Thru Extreme Heat to Bring Jesus to the People – The CWR
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

News:
U.S. Bishops Issue Plea for Nonviolence Ahead of Elections – G. Duncan at CNA via The CWR

Punditry and Analysis:
Bad and Good Catholic Art – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Vatican Doubles Down on Courtship of China – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
Monaco + Grace Kelly = Inspiration – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Can Generous Family Policies Help Boost Fertility Rates? – Daniel Payne at CNA via The CWR
Fertility Is Not a Curse – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
Support Big Pulpit & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
Homemakers Are Counter-Cultural Champions – Dan Fitzpatrick
3 Ways the Devil Sneaks Into Your Life and How to Fight Back & More Links – The Reg
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit, Tito Edwards, on X – Tito Edwards
Study: Young Men From ‘Intact’ Families Fare Better in Life – OSV News via Angelus News
SSPX to Consecrate New Bishops – New Catholic at Rorate Caeli
The Faith of Pope Pius IX’s Qui Pluribus is Capable of Defeating Catholicism’s Enemies – RC

Allegations of the Traditional Latin Mass Ban:
Can the Vatican Ban the Latin Mass? Catechism Says “No” – Aaron Seng at Crisis Magazine
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Dom Alcuin Reid’s Response to Prof. Grillo’s Interview – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at RC
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Latin Mass Ban? Analyzing Rumors, Sources and Vatican Context – Michael Haynes
Reports on Likely Date of TLM “Final Solution” – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
2nd Worldwide Campaign for the Preservation of the T.L.M. – P.A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
FSSP Ordains 7 New Priests – Catholic Arena
Sermon for the “Final” Mass in St Patrick’s Cathedral, Melbourne – Rorate Caeli
Cardinal Sarah Nails It & Doing So While Becoming a Conclave Influencer – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Andrea Grillo: The Ideologue behind the Desire to Ban the TLM – Rorate Caeli
Is It Time to Have Different Classes of Masses Again? Yes, Sing It Over, Yes – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Archbishop Viola, the Man Behind the Attempts to Ban the TLM – Rorate Caeli

Archbishop Vigano:
Viganò, Invoking Lefebvre, Faces the Vatican Summons – T.S. Flanders at One Peter Five
Archbishop Vigano Summoned to Vatican on Charges of Schism – Catholic Vote
Viganò Going to Excommunication Jail! The Inquisition Begins! – David L. Gray
Archbishop Viganò Summoned to Rome for Extra-Judicial Trial – Catholic Family News
Viganò: Announcement Regarding the Start of the Extrajudicial Criminal Trial for Schism – CC
Viganò Charged With Schism, Calls Vat II and Pope Francis ‘Cancer’ – The Pillar

Education:
Catholic Schools are Safe Rooms for Kids Whose Parents are Scared of Crime – J. Zmirak, Ph.D.

Liturgy:
5 Syro-Malabar Bishops Question Threat to Excommunicate Priests Defying Mass Change – Crux
On the Liturgical Wisdom of Pope Benedict XVI – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Is the Vatican Tone Deaf to the Liturgical Chaos They Have Created – Fr. A.J. McDonald

Synod Socordia:
Deaconesses and the Mystery of Synodal Discernment – Christopher R. Altieri at The CWR

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Christianity Built The West – Pope Leo in Immortale Dei via The American Catholic
Justinian and Theodora in Meme-Form – Gloria Romanorum
What Is the Unforgivable Sin, 5 Powerful Marian Prayers & More Links – The Reg
Video Good News: California’s Child Marriages, Megachurch Pastor Sex Abuse + More – C4C
3 Surprising Ways Men Can Spiritually Protect Their Wives & More Links – The Reg
The Good News: Judge Mocks Elderly Pro-Lifer Fretful of Dying in Prison & More – C4C
Elderly Woman Weeps During Eucharistic Procession in Viral Video & More Links – The Reg

Navigational Links:
Catholic News, Punditry, and Analysis – Big Pulpit
Mysticism, Spirituality, Vocations, Religious Life, Evangelization, Eschatology. . . – Mystic Update
Political News, Punditry, and Analysis, Curated for Catholics – Prime Time Politics
Geopolitics, Maps, Culture, and History, Curated for Catholics – Western Civ Defender

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Will Harvard Return an Alleged Third-Century Relic of St. Sebastian to the Church? – CNA

Special on Africa:
Catholicism in Uganda – Janet E. Smith, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Postliberal Lessons from Robert Cardinal Sarah’s D.C. Visit – Luca Adamo
Springtime of the Laity: The Center is Challenged – Kevin Tierney

Top-10 Big Pulpit Links:
1. Caravaggio’s Long-Lost ‘Ecce Homo’ Rediscovered and Displayed at Museum – uCatholic
2. What Has to Change at Mass Now With Fr. Donald Calloway – The Catholic Gentleman
3. Bishop Barron’s The Mass — A “Privileged Encounter”? – Leila Marie Lawler
4. Biden is a ‘Cafeteria Catholic,’ Cardinal Says in Rebuke – Ryan Foley at The Christian Post
5. Should Catholics Use Someone’s “Preferred Pronouns”? – V.C. Burchard, et al., at Catholic Link
6. Hillary Clinton Attacked Justice Alito for Being a Catholic – Michael Knowles
7. Amusing Choice in ‘The Chosen’ – Fr. Z’s Blog
8. The Traditional Latin Mass: Third Rail of the Eucharistic Congress? – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
9. Prominent Italian Lay Liturgist: ‘There Are No Traditionalists Faithful to Rome’ – Catholic Vote
10. This is Controversial but This Isn’t? – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report

Eucharistic Revival:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

New:
Holy See Convenes Un Panel Urging Global Abolition of Surrogacy – The CWR

Punditry and Analysis:
Discussing Dawkins – The God Delusion – Catholic Unscripted
Spanish Nuns Accused of Schism Must Appear Before Tribunal – Edgar Beltran at The Pillar
Sleek Barbarians – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at New Oxford Review
No Motherhood without the ‘Matria Potestas’ – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at New Oxford Review
French Catholic Voters Reject Globalism, Liberal Bishops – Carina Benton at One Peter Five
To Be Salt And Light: The Well-Formed Writer – Claire Dwyer at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Support Big Pulpit & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit, Tito Edwards, on X – Tito Edwards
Scruton on Tradition – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
R.I.P. Al Kresta – Fr. Z’s Blog
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Catholicism and the Truth About Ideology – David G. Bonagura, Jr., at The Catholic World Report
Every Concession to the Devil Makes Us Less Free & More Links – Tito Edwards at The Reg
Newly Released 2024 Sunglass Collection – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
What Does the Virtuous Life Look Like, & More Links – Tito Edwards at The Reg
The Stark Fruits of Vatican II – Michael T. Davies

Education:
Catholic Education’s Impact on Domestic and Family Life – Joshua Nelson at Catholic Exchange

Dignitas Infinitas:
Vatican II and ‘Dignitas Infinita’ – Fr. Thomas G. Guarino at First Things

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
2,024 Masses for Trump and USA Campaign! – John Yep at Catholics for Catholics
The People’s Convention in Detroit – The CforC Show Ep. 56 – Catholics for Catholics
The Video Good News: Flag Day, The Detroit People’s Convention + More – Cthlcs for Cthlcs
The Good News: J6 American Nightmare: Lt. Col. Larry Brock, and More Dispatches. . . – C4C
The Video Good News: Trump’s New Polling with Black Voters, Kansas Sues Pfizer + More – C4C

Navigational Links:
Catholic News, Punditry, and Analysis – Big Pulpit
Mysticism, Spirituality, Vocations, Religious Life, Evangelization, Eschatology. . . – Mystic Update
Political News, Punditry, and Analysis, Curated for Catholics – Prime Time Politics
Geopolitics, Maps, Culture, and History, Curated for Catholics – Western Civ Defender

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
A Friendship Forged in Faith: Remembering Al Kresta’s Legacy – Steve Ray at The Reg
My Short Video Tribute to My Friend Al Kresta – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith

Top-10 Big Pulpit Links:
1. Yes, I’ve Seen the Assertions About Rumors (of TLM Ban), Etc. – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. TLM Ban Coming? Thanks Be to God! – Whispers of Restoration
3. Fr. Charles Murr Responds to Rumors on New Final Solution to the TLM – Joe McClane
4. Pope’s Anti-TLM Theologian Shows His Pro-Contraception Cards – Pet. A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
5. Growing Rumors of a “Final Solution” for the Traditional Latin Mass – Rorate Caeli
6. Ask Father: Our Choir is Scheduled to Sing Something That Seems Blasphemous – Fr. Z’s Blog
7. About That Interview. . . (TLM Ban) – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
8. This Interview Underscores Their Unbounded Contempt for You – Fr. Z’s Blog
9. ‘Why Wear Divisive Clerical Dress?’ – Catholic Herald
10. Bishops & Social Justice Warriors Fight to Prop Up Notorious Charity – Jules Gomes, Ph.D.

Allegations of the End of the T.L.M.:
Latin Mass Suppressed in Melbourne – Catholic Arena

Eucharistic Revival:
The Amazing Child Saint Who Literally Loved the Eucharist to Death – ChurchPOP
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

News:
Image Of Sacred Heart Was Carved Into Wall At Auschwitz – Jeremy Wayne Tate
Federal Court Rules Biden Can’t Force Christian Groups to Fund Abortions – Life News
Court Reverses Rebuff of Suit Fighting Ban to Grant Religious Exemptions to Vax Mandate – RC
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit, Tito Edwards, on X – Tito Edwards
AZ Governor Vetoes Bill Requiring Insurance Companies to Cover Trans ‘Detransitions’ – CNA
Nearly 40% of World’s Permanent Deacons Serve in U.S. – Catholic World News

Punditry and Analysis:
The UK Ordinariate is Getting a Bishop, But What Exactly is It? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
There’s a Dress Code in Canon Law? – Nancy Lessard at Catholic365
A Pragmatic Alliance – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
The War on Beauty – John Mac Ghlionn at Crisis Magazine
Ticket to Oblivion? (The Synod’s Instrumentum Laboris) – George Weigel at The CWR
What Is the Unforgivable Sin, 5 Powerful Marian Prayers, and More Links – The Reg
Newly Released 2024 Sunglass Collection – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Catholic Alternatives to Pride Month – Patty Knap at Catholic Exchange
How Our Facebook Page Was Stolen & What You Can Do To Help – M.R. Dolan at Catholic Link
Defending A Man for All Seasons – Joe Wilson at Catholic Exchange
This and Harrison Butker Too – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Spanish Poor Clare Nuns Near Excommunication – uCatholic
For Those Who Hate the Church – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
3 Surprising Ways Men Can Spiritually Protect Their Wives & More Links – The Reg

Education:
When Educators Must Be Partisans – Clifford Humphrey at American Reformer

Pope Francis:
PopeWatch: Practical Atheism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
PopeWatch: Skin Suit – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Fiducia Supplicans:
Issue of Blessing ‘SSA Couples’ & Results for Doctrine & Life of the Church – Bp. Ath. Schneider

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Stasi Roll Into Action – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Good News: Polyamory & Child Marriages Under California Amendment & More. . . – C4C
Boston Celtics Coach Joe Mazulla Praying the Rosary Before Winning Championship – CMR
The Video Good News: U.S. Bishops on Transgenders in the Religious Life + More – C4C
Celtics Coach Credits Catholic Faith for Winning NBA Title – Catholic365
The Reason I Don’t Do Juneteenth – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

Navigational Links:
Catholic News, Punditry, and Analysis – Big Pulpit
Mysticism, Spirituality, Vocations, Religious Life, Evangelization, Eschatology. . . – Mystic Update
Political News, Punditry, and Analysis, Curated for Catholics – Prime Time Politics
Geopolitics, Maps, Culture, and History, Curated for Catholics – Western Civ Defender
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