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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Police Launch Manhunt As Gunmen Kidnap Nigerian Catholic Priest – Ikenna Obianeri at Punch
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Kicks Off This Weekend From Four Points – John Burger
The Vatican’s Gamble With Beijing Is Costing China’s Catholics – Francis X. Rocca at The Atlantic
The Hunting of Nigeria’s Christians – Mindy Belz at Wall Street Journal
Pope Francis Says Conservative Critics Have a ‘Suicidal Attitude’ – Jonah McKeown at CNA
Bishop Joseph Strickland’s Letter: Statement on Sedevacantism – Catholics for Catholics
Bishop Barron’s Word on Fire Threatens Commonweal Over Article On Trumpism – Brian Fraga
Movie on Blessed Carlo Acutis and His Love for the Eucharist Opens This Weekend – CNA

News:
Vatican Releases New Norms on Alleged Supernatural Phenomena – Vatican News
Spain: Peaceful Protesters Fined for Praying the Rosary – Bridget Ryder at The EC
Vatican Halts Closure Of Two St. Louis Churches – Jonah McKeown at CNA
Support BIG PULPIT & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
Mary, Mother Of Persecuted Christians Gains A Shrine In Wyoming – Martin Barillas at CNA

Punditry and Analysis:
The Historicity of the Miracle of Calanda – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
The Single Christian – Alexandra DeSanctis Marr at Religion & Liberty Online
Catholic Pilgrimages in the United States: A New Renaissance? – J. McKeown at CNA
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of BIG PULPIT, Tito Edwards, on X (Twitter) – Tito Edwards
The Lazy Lies and Libels of the Catholic Left – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
Of Babies: Too Many? Too Few? How to Feed Them? – Leila Marie and Philip C. Lawler, Ph.D.
Nostalgia – Fr. Z’s Blog
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
An Image That is Never Far From My Mind – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
The Real Target of the Trans Movement: The Family – David Kamioner at Catholic365
Why is the Church Polarized? – Kevin Tierney at Kevin’s Substack
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
The Darkness Behind the Woke Movement: Simone, Satanism and Singing – Catholic Unscripted
6 Possible Conclusions About Marian Apparitions According to the Vatican’s New Norms – Zenit
Has the Catholic Church Cost Joe Biden His Soul? – A Deeper Look – Catholics for Catholics
Gen Z Conversions Are Going Viral – Lila Rose
Why Aren’t Pyramids Mentioned In The Bible? – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
The Rainbow Seamless Garment Is Suffocating the Church, as Intended – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
Mary & Joseph’s Flight to Egypt, a Historical Analysis – Sister M. Danielle Peters at U. of Dayton
Why Catholics Must Reject IVF – A Catholic Life
Early Christian Thinkers and Signs of the Changing Times – Victor Davis Hanson
Matt Walsh on the Future of Catholic Education – Catholics for Catholics

Eucharistic Revival:
St. Paschal: Seraph Of The Eucharist – Anna Huntzinger at Catholic Link
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Pope Francis:
PopeWatch: Open Thread – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Pope Says Conservatives have a “Suicidal Attitude” – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
“The St. Gallen Mafia: Still Influencing the Church Today?” With Julia Meloni – Missio Dei
Vatican Silences God? – T.S. Flanders at One Peter Five
Do Synod Reports Show a Real Consensus on Women Deacons? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Orthodox Patriarch Says He Will Visit Nicaea With Pope in 2025 – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
Pope Francis’ Future Tomb, At The Feet Of The Virgin Mary – Emma Gatti at Aleteia
Islamic Extremist Applauded for Antisemitic Rant at the Vatican – Jules Gomes at The Stream
Brazil Shrine Inaugurates New Rupnik Mosaics – Nathália Queiroz at Catholic News Agency

The White Martyrdom of Harrison Butker:
Harrison Butker Supported by Kansas City Bishop, Prominent Catholics Amid Backlash – Reg
Catholic Podcaster Asks Women with Degrees, Careers Who Agree w/ Butker to Unite via X – CV
Harrison Butker’s Right, We’ve Been Duped in Sacrificing Womanhood for Jobs – B. Lyman
Butker’s Right on the Traditional Latin Mass, Too – Michael Brendan Dougherty at NR
Spirit of Vatican II Nuns Slam Harrison Butker – Fr. Z’s Blog
Kansas City Doxxes Harrison Butker – Michael Knowles
Missouri Attorney General Says Kansas City Gov’t Doxxed Harrison Butker – Catholic Vote
Harrison Butker Exposes the Media’s Blindness – Ben Domenech at Spectator World
Here’s Harrison Butker’s Full Speech Celebrating Pro-Life Christian Values – S. Ertelt at Life News
Postliberal Lessons from Harrison Butker – Luca Adamo at The American Postliberal
A Christian Nationalist Under Every Bed – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Chiefs Owner’s Family Members Defend Butker, Reject Calls for His Ouster – Catholic Vote
Super Bowl Star Harrison Butker’s NFL Jersey: Top-Selling After Viral Benedictine Col Talk – CP
Courage, Rebel, Counterculture, Non-Conformist – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
In Today’s America, Catholicism Is the Most Persecuted Religion – The American Spectator
Harrison Butker for President – Eric Sammons at The Editor’s Desk
The Left Wants Strong Christians Like Harrison Butker Gone – Mary Rooke at Daily Caller
NFL’s Blasting of Harrison Butker Exemplifies the Left’s Anti-Christian Bigotry – The Federalist
Time for Bud Light Treatment: NFL Slams Player for Advocating Traditional Values – Rb. Spencer
Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker Challenges Catholic Leaders in Benedictine Col. Talk – uCatholic

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Pro-Lifers Sentenced Years Behind Bars, Includes Vet, Women in Their 70’s, More – C4C
UNC’s American Flag Defenders + Catholics Swing to Support Trump – Catholics for Catholics

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:
Cincinnati Archbishop Diagnosed With Cancer, Will Begin Chemotherapy Treatment – CNA
Catholic Rural Life Marks Century, Plans to Sow Spiritual Seeds for 100 More Years – OSV News
First Catholic College In South Carolina To Open In Fall 2024 – Kate Quinones at CNA
Welcome Home Mass for Candace Owens Event – Catholics for Catholics

News:
Pregnant Mom Diagnosed With Breast Cancer Who Chose Not To Abort Baby Dies. . . – NY Post
Altar and Tabernacle Unharmed After Tornado Hits Oklahoma Church! – uCatholic
Archbishop of San Antonio’s Controversial Tweets – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at TACatholic
Church Sanctions Priest for Being an Online Troll – Elise Ann Allen at Crux

Punditry and Analysis:
Is It Hubris to Believe That the Catholic Church is the Only True Church – Guyear/Catholic Stand
The Quest for the True Cross – Regis Martin, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Damian Thompson Corrects Race Hustler Gloria Purvis – Damian Thompson
Why Faith Matters, Catholic Action in the Church, Strategies for Spiritual Warfare & More – BICB
The Demon Militates Toward Absurdity – Louis Biad at Catholics for Catholics
United Methodist: How Conservatives Won the Debate, but Lost the Denomination – First Things
Is It Safe to be Christian in Turkey? – EWTN

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

Pope Francis:
Will Pope Francis Retract His Apology? – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at TACatholic
PopeWatch: Comes Silent, Flooding in, the Main – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at TACatholic
Catholic Academics Call for Pope to Resign, Citing ‘Unprecedented Crisis’ – Jules Gomes
PopeWatch: Signs and Portents – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at TACatholic

Spirit of Vatican II:
Australian Bishops Approve New Aboriginal Liturgy – Elise Ann Allen at Crux

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Inside Biden’s Brain – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Good for Them – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
The Good News: Welcome Home Mass for Candace Owens Event, and More Dispatches. . . – C4C
The Good News: DOJ’s Doctored Crime Scene Photo of Mar-a-Lago Raid, and 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:
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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