Robert Edwards

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Ethiopia’s Irob Catholic Minority Faces Extinction – Antonio Graceffo at Mercator
New Bishop Named for Troubled Knoxville Diocese – Catholic World News
Ex-Atheist Leader Shares Christianity with Richard Dawkins & Room Erupts – Red State
Politicians Force Closure of Oldest Catholic School in Las Vegas – Valeria Gurr at NC Register
Bishop Joseph Strickland’s Letter – Just Following Order – Catholics for Catholics
U. of Notre Dame’s New Ethics Ctr Causes Flak, Hints at Catholic-Identity Clashes – The Reg
Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop of Burlington, Vermont – Daniel Payne at CNA via The CWR

Catholic News:
Turkey Officially Converts Istanbul’s Iconic Chora Church Into A Mosque – Clemente Listi at RU
Catholic US Congressman Mooney Takes a Stand for Women’s Sports – Catholics for Catholics
Justice Samuel Alito to Address Record-Breaking 2024 Class at Franciscan University – The Reg
Support BIG PULPIT & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
Global Fertility Rates: Here’s How Majority-Catholic Countries Rank Against Rest of World – Reg
New Study Suggests Rampant ‘Cafeteria Catholicism’ – Peter Pinedo at CNA via The CWR
Vatican to Publish New Document on Marian Apparitions Next Week – CNA via The Reg
Mother’s Day Gift Guide – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Here’s the Latest Proof of the ‘Exciting Rebirth’ of Catholic Poetry in the US – The Reg
Mother Angelica’s 1993 Vid Goes Viral: X User Calls on Bl. Carlo Acutis’ Intercession – ChrchPP
Demographic Trends, Financial Challenges Force Catholic College Closures – S. Beale at The Reg
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of BIG PULPIT, Tito Edwards, on X (Twitter) – Tito Edwards

Catholic Punditry and Analysis:
Thinking Outside the Box on Church Growth and Consolidation – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D.
The Essential and Irreplaceable Role of the Laity – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas, S.T.D., Ph.D.
Michelin and the ‘Living Wage’: The Legacy of Catholic Entrepreneurship – Hélène de Lauzun
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
The Future of Easter: Catholic-Orthodox Discussion is Long Overdue – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D.
Purposeful Lab: Psychological Insights for Healing and Growth – Magis Center
The Evil Bureaucracy We Call the U.N. – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
‘Keane’ for Rupnik – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
Montanus and the Problem of Hearing the Holy Spirit – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
How to Truly “Be Different” – Julian Kwasniewski at Crisis Magazine
I Love You Jesus, Engaging the Church Suffering, Released & Healed Thru Prayer & More – BICB
Roman Music Under Innocent X – Massimo Scapin at One Peter Five
Church Teaching on Death Penalty, Deep Mendacity – D. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
The Faith of the RFKs – Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Woke Jesus – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
When a Catholic Hospital is Sold to a Corporation, Catholic Name Should Change – Fr. McDonald
Omnium Gatherum – Fr. Z’s Blog
Flirting with Paganism at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Robert Brennan at Angelus News
Erasing Christianity in France – Charlotte Allen, Ph.D., at First Things
Some Lessons from the Great Pagans – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Could Edith Stein Be Declared the Next Doctor of the Church? – C. Mares at CNA via The CWR
When Politics Trumps Religion – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Bring ‘Em Back! Part 12 – Gene M. Van Son at Catholic Stand
Trump, Postliberal Catholicism, Action Française & What’s Next – T.S. Flanders at One Peter Five
How Catholic Monks “Saved” Olive Oil – V.M. Traverso at Aleteia
The Associated Press Sees Catholicism in Political Terms – Matthew Becklo at The CWR
Dynamic Interplay Between Liturgy & Personal Prayer, Secret of Sinners & Saints & More – BICB
Is It Safe to be Christian in Turkey? – EWTN
Islam and the Crucifixion – Jon Sorensen at Catholic Answers Magazine

Eucharistic Revival:
The Communion Conundrum – Marlon De La Torres, Ph.D., at Knowing Is Doing
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Pope Francis:
Development of ‘Doctrine’ of Blessing Sinful Sexual Unions, Thanks to Francis – Fr. A. McDonald
A Bad Man, as Well as a Bad. . . – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Call for the Resignation of Pope Francis – One Peter Five
On Team Francis, the Pope Does Not Care What You Have Done – Donald R. McClarey, Esq.
Why I Didn’t Sign the Call for the Resignation of Pope Francis – Eric Sammons at Editor’s Desk

Fiducia Supplicans:
The Devastating Reality of Fiducia Supplicans – Catholic Unscripted

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Good News: Judge Threatens Trump with Jail Time for Any Infractions & More – C4C
The Good News: Pro-Hamas Protests Funded by Biden’s Political Donors & More – C4C
Requiescat In Pace: Bernard Hill – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
The Good News: Catholics’ Support Swings for Trump by Big Margin: Poll & More – C4C

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Fr. John Hunwicke – R.I.P. – Fr. Z’s Blog

Catholic News:
Chicago Vincentian Fr. Joseph S. Williams of St. Vincent de Paul Blesses Sin – Complicit Clergy
Holy Land Cardinal Says U.S. University Protests Are Mistaken Approach – Elise A. Allen at Crux
Kansas Legislature Enacts Four Pro-Life Bills Over Governor’s Vetoes – Matt McDonald at CNA
Mother’s Day Gift Guide – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Arlington Carmelite Nuns Withdraw Restraining Order Request Against Bishop – Arlington Report

Catholic Punditry and Analysis:
Was Gueranger a Great Liturgist? – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Bishops, Borders, and the (Bully) Pulpit – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic World Report
Who Won the Akin/White Debate? – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine
Support BIG PULPIT & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
Stealth Arianism – the Root of Our Problems Today – Fr. Richard Heilman at Roman Catholic Man
Legitimacy of Grief Related to Abortion – Dennis Dillon at Catholic Stand
Archaeologism Part II: Not Real Archeology – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of BIG PULPIT, Tito Edwards, on X (Twitter) – Tito Edwards
Is It Really “Just” War? – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
Because They Regard the Faith as a Joke – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Epidemic of Male Loneliness: Is there a Cure? – The Catholic Gentleman
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Witch Trials – Just Thomism
Bishop Strickland Reacts to His Own Letter – Terry Barber at Full Sheen Ahead
The Emptiness of Liberal Theology – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Victims: Rupnik’s Art Cannot Be Separated From Abuse Claims – F. Tourn at Our Sunday Visitor
Charity Mobile: A Catholic Pro-Life Cell Phone Company – Jonathon Fessenden at Missio Dei
Pius XIV: the Smoke of Satan & the Man of God – One Peter Five

The AP Article by Tim Sullivan on the Rebound and Rise of Orthodoxy in the Catholic Church:
America’s Catholic Church Sees an Immense Shift Toward the Old Ways – Tim Sullivan at AP
The Shift Toward “the Old Ways” is Really a Step Forward Into the Future – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Times They Are A-Changin’ – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing
The Associated Press on the Future of the Church – Kenneth J. Wolfe at Rorate Caeli
Ross Douthat on the AP Story – Ross G. Douthat
Is the Church Shifting “Right”? – Kevin M. Tierney

Eucharistic Revival:
5 Ways Carlo Acutis is an Essential Influence for Today’s Children – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Did Eucharistic Miracle Occur in India? Priest Says Blood-Like Substance Oozed f/ Host – ChP
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Pope Francis:
Controversial: Pope Francis Linked to Catholic Church Scandals? – Joe McClane

Cardinal Fernandez:
Cardinal Fernández: New Document on Discerning Apparitions ‘Being Finalized’ – Edward Pentin

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Catholic Roots of Penmanship – Helen Hoffner, Ed.D., at Catholic Exchange
Now Gender By Season? – Spirit Daily Blog

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Devil, Communist China, & The Catholic Church – Interview with Steven Mosher – C4C
Why Faith Matters – H.W. Crocker, III, at The Catholic Thing
Let Justice Roll Down – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes

Catholic News:
Engaged Encounter in La: Couples Learn How to Put God Before Marriage – Angelus News
Armed New York Resident Arrested in St. Peter’s in Rome Was on ‘Most Wanted’ List – The CWR
Chaplains in Public Schools? Florida’s Catholic Bishops ‘pleased’ by New Law – The CWR
Support BIG PULPIT & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards

Catholic Punditry and Analysis:
Why Is the U.S. Turning a Blind Eye to Nigeria’s Genocide of Christians? – Washington Stand
Catholic Action in the Church – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand
Abortion and the American Seriousness Deficit – Auguste Meyrat at The American Conservative
Sunnies: The How-To on This Go-To Accessory – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
On Ecclesiastical Growth – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at New Oxford Review
The Sword and the Nimbus – Catch Light
Shakespeare’s Last Catholic Dynasty – Mary Beth Bowen at One Peter Five
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of BIG PULPIT, Tito Edwards, on X (Twitter) – Tito Edwards
The Story Behind the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker – F.P. Fenton at CNA via The CWR
Who Will be the Rainbow Cardinals at the Next Papal Conclave? – Nico Spuntoni at NDC
US Bishops’ Quid Pro Quo With Funding Agencies – Rob Gasper at Lepanto Institute
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
The So-Called “New Natural Law Theory” – Pater Edmund Waldstein, O.Cist.
Early Ratzinger on Revelation, Faith, and Tradition – E. Echeverria at Homiletic & Pastoral Review
A Requiem for the University of Notre Dame – W. Joseph DeReuil at The Irish Rover
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Restoring the Order of the Sacraments – Paul Senz at Catholic Answers Magazine
On the “Nation” of Christian Nationalism – Peter J. Leithart at First Things
The Gender Gap in Religion – Carmel Richardson at The American Conservative

Eucharistic Revival:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Pope Francis:
Climate Change Fools for Christ – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them
Thinking It Through: Francis on “False Human Securities” – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D.
PopeWatch: Fortescue – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
The Man In Charge Of The Vatican Says You’re A Fool – William M. Briggs, Ph.D.

Fiducia Supplicans:
Fiducia Supplicans is Dead and Buried in Africa – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO

Dignitas Infinitas:
Too Little, Too Late, Too Heterodox – Complicit Clergy

Spirit of Vatican II:
Modernists Make a Mockery of the Church on the Day of the Stealth Priestess – Catholic Cnclv

Indiscriminate News and Punditry:
The Good News: The Devil, Red China, & the Church, the Steven Mosher Interview & More – C4C

A thank you to our sponsor:  Meghan Ashley Styling