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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Hindu Mob Assaults Priests, Religious In Indian Village – Sister Sujata Jena at Catholic Connect
Why Is “Christian” Music So Awful? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at The Imaginative Conservative
GrindrGate: Deacons, Priests, & Bishops. . . – Complicit Clergy

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
What Are The Pressing Issues That Pope Leo XIV Needs To Address? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Prominent Prelates Promote Latin Mass to Pope Leo XIV – Timothy S. Flanders at 1 Peter 5
Pope Leo XIV Writes A Letter To Cardinal Grech & It’s Written In Latin! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Doctors of the Church in the Liturgy – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Muslims Beheads Christians, Burns Churches in Mozambique Rampage – John Hayward
Benedict XVI’s Letter: Why Now? – Riccardo Cascioli at New Daily Compass
Counter-Revolutionary Revival: The Fight to Rebuild Catholicism in Lyon – Tradition, Fam, & Prop
Ask Father: In The Confessional Father Said The Holy Spirit Is A Woman – Fr. Z’s Blog
AI Chatbots Are Evil – Marc Barnes at The Imaginative Conservative
Will Pastors Call on Illegal Immigrants to Repent? – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
The Moral Case for the Atomic Bombing of Japan – John B. Carpenter, Ph.D., at The Imaginative. . .
Celibacy & Sexual Deviancy: Mystical Theology Has the Answer – David Torkington at CS
Shocking Revelation: Pope Paul VI Considered Abolishing Holy Years – Catholic Conclave
Just Another Week in the Post-Catholic Carnival – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
August Nuclear Bomb on Japan Follies 2025 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
This Has to Be a First, a Priestly Scandal Reported in Road & Track – The Taos Tattler
Bishops Without Borders, Catholics Without a Spine – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile

News Brief:
New Cincinnati Archbishop Defends Sexual Depravity at Chicago’s Casa Jesus – C World News
Wolves Not Shepherds . . . Cardinal Cupich – Damian Thompson, Ph.D., & Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Cathedral of Córdoba is on Fire – Raymond Arroyo on X
Myth of Andalusia Continues to Ensorcel Self-Hating & Christian-Hating Westerners – S. Mondo
Why the Media Outrage of a Small Town Banning Muslim Celebrations? – Jeremy Wayne Tate
When the Church Changes Their Values to Match Current Culture . . . – The American Catholic
Hard Facts on Why the Death Penalty Does Not Discriminate Against Blacks – Edwards Pentin

Hard News:
Man Who Brutally Beat Elderly Pro-Lifers Dodges Prison Time – Leif Le Mahieu at Daily Wire
Cardinal McElroy: Favor Nonviolence Over Just-war Thinking – Catholic World News
Security Cameras Capture The Theft Of A Relic Of Carlo Acutis – Rome Reports
Caught on Tape: Vandal Sets Off Bomb on Altar Near Tabernacle in Brazil Church – Hollywood C

Sanctus John Henry Newman, Stout Guardian of Time-Honour’d Tradition:
Newman Dispels Legend Around Papal Infallibility & Exoneration of Pp Vigilius – Erick Ybarra
Cardinal Newman – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
The Spirit of Vatican II Has Gutted the Sisters Of Saint Joseph Of Carondelet – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Modernist Sees Surprising Similarities Between Church & Stadium Chants – Catholic Conclave
One Tin Soldier—Let’s Sing That At Mass, So Relevant, So Beautiful & So Moving! – Fr. McDonald

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Unlikeliest of Saints: A Story of St. Andrew Wouters – Andrew Kelpe at Quod Scripsi Scripsi
Charles De Foucauld’s Sister Lost Her Baby—this Is His Letter – The WM Review
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

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Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Dollar General Problem: And A Better Idea for Downtown Steubenville – John Byron Kuhner

American Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Shooter Thought Vaccine Made Him Suicidal – Jeff Amy & Alanna Durkin Richer at AP
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Friday Frivolity: Happy Anniversary – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Top 5 Scrabble Words from the Bible – Gary Sullivan at Catholic365

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Why German Catholics Dislike America’s Bishop Barron – Hans Feichtinger at First Things
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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1. A Message From Cardinal Burke To Fr. Z’s Readers & Viewers – August 2025 – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Surely The Sacristan Or Priest Suffers With OCDness! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
3. Why Martin Luther Gutted the Bible – Kathy Schiffer at National Catholic Register
4. The Sisters of Life Final Profession of Vows – Jeffrey Bruno at Words & Pictures
5. Mortal Sin: The Basics – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
6. Cardinal Who Helped Write Catechism Dies At 99 – I.Media via Aleteia
7. Cardinal Burke on Why the Young Returning to the TLM; Prayerful Posse – Raymond Arroyo
8. French Youth Answer Social-Media Call to Rebuild Christian France – Natl Catholic Register
9. South Japan Shall Rise Again! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. Counter-Revolutionary Revival: The Fight to Rebuild Catholicism in Lyon – Trdtn, Fam, & Prop

Honorable Mention:
Do We Have Vocations To Marriage & Singleness? – David Paul Deavel at Catholic World Report
Offenses Against the Truth – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand Magazine
Analysis: Three Months of Pope Leo’s Pontificate. His Gestures, Messages, & Style – Rome Reports

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Sisters of Life Final Profession of Vows – Jeffrey Bruno at Words & Pictures
French Youth Answer Social-Media Call to Rebuild Christian France – National Catholic Register
Counter-Revolutionary Revival: The Fight to Rebuild Catholicism in Lyon – Tradition, Fam, & Prop

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
At Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo Praises Peace Deal Between Armenia & Azerbaijan – Fr. A. McDonald
Analysis: Three Months of Pope Leo’s Pontificate. His Gestures, Messages, & Style – Rome Reports

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Feasts of St. Lawrence – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Do We Have Vocations To Marriage & Singleness? – David Paul Deavel at Catholic World Report

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Cardinal Burke on Why the Young are Returning to the TLM | Prayerful Posse – Raymond Arroyo
Feast of St. Lawrence, a Martyr & Example for Today’s Deacons – Rome Reports
Offenses Against the Truth – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand Magazine
A Message From Cardinal Burke To Fr. Z’s Readers & Viewers – August 2025 – Fr. Z’s Blog
What Is Man? – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand Magazine
We Are All Destined For The Fire: We Share The Fate Of St. Lawrence – Fr. Michael Rennier
Why Martin Luther Gutted the Bible – Kathy Schiffer at National Catholic Register
Saintly Influencers: The Mendicants of the Middle Ages – Derek Rotty at Catholic Exchange
Why Are Some Catholics Terrified Of Studying The Bible Themselves? – Steve Ray at CA
The Hidden Saints of Kent: Holy Men & Women Who Remain Powerful Intercessors – Ed Pentin
Cardinal Who Helped Write Catechism Dies At 99 – I.Media via Aleteia
Mortal Sin: The Basics – Joe Heschmeyer, J.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
When Astronaut Lovell Read The Bible From Space – Caitlin Bootsma at Aleteia
Bishop Peter Elliott, Friend of Tradition – Rest in Peace – New Catholic at Rorate Cæli

News Brief:
Surely The Sacristan Or Priest Suffers With OCDness! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
This Happened After She Gave Up Contraception – The Lila Rose Podcast

Beauty:
Great Unsung Composers of Christendom – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
The Cathedral-Basilica of San Lorenzo in Viterbo – Liturgical Arts Journal

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Path to Glory: Sister Judith Mendes da Costa O.P. Part I – Dr. Edouard Belaga at Cthlc Stand
Journey with the Saints to the Sacred Heart – Mary Beth Bracy at Ignitum Today
The Path to Glory: Sister Judith Mendes da Costa O.P. Part II – Dr. Edouard Belaga at Cthlc Stand
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

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Read the SATVRDAY EARLY-EVENGIN TOP-10 Published Earlier Today – BIG PVLPIT
Read the SATVRDAY EARLY-EVENING EDITION Published Last Night – BIG PVLPIT
Read the FRIDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published Two Days Ago – BIG PVLPIT

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
On The Books That Stick With Us – John Wilson at Prufrock

American Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
South Japan Shall Rise Again! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
A Truly Catholic Bishop: For Him It Wasn’t Either/or But Both/And! RIP. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
How I Came to Accept & Love Suffering – Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira at Tradition, Family, & Property
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
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1. Premises Have Conclusions – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
2. Cardinal Eijk Praises Cardinal Burke’s Christlike Grit in the Face of Criticism – Edward Pentin
3. Navigating False Prophets in Confused Time: A Conversation With Michael D. O’Brien – CWR
4. “Back to My Little Grass Shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii” – Debra Esolen at Word & Song
5. The World is Not Enough: Cosmic Loneliness in Modern Art – Katie Kresser, Ph.D., at Magis Ctr
6. The Ten-Point Plan to Overcome Hyperactivity – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
7. Biblical Evidences for the Oral Torah – David Armstrong at Biblical Evidence for Catholicism
8. Public Schools Closing as Arizona Voucher Program Soars – Laura Meckler at Washington Post
9. Compiègne Martyres: Terror Nothing More Than Speedy, Severe & Inflexible Justice – Fr. Zed
10. Happiness is Close at Hand: Using the Sermon on the Mount as an Antidote to Anxiety – C Exc

Honorable Mention:
Confusion About Brain Death – Emily Torres at Catholic Answers Magazine

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General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Premises Have Conclusions – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Biblical Evidences for the Oral Torah – David Armstrong at Biblical Evidence for Catholicism
Cardinal Eijk Praises Cardinal Burke’s Christlike Endurance in the Face of Criticism – Ed Pentin
Confusion About Brain Death – Emily Torres at Catholic Answers Magazine
Happiness is Close at Hand: Using the Sermon on the Mount as an Antidote to Anxiety – C Exch
The World is Not Enough: Cosmic Loneliness in Modern Art – Katie Kresser, Ph.D., at Magis Ctr
For a Thriving Career, Focus on Vocation First – Beatrice Scudeler, M.A., at Public Discourse
Kids Who Get Smartphones Before 13 Face Higher Suicide Risk – Study Finds
“Back to My Little Grass Shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii” – Debra Esolen at Word & Song
(Video Unavailable) Men & Women Are Self-Sabotaging Their Dating Lives – The Lila Rose Podcast
A Catholic Approach To Leadership In The Business World – Jack Figge at Our Sunday Visitor
The Ten-Point Plan to Overcome Hyperactivity – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
Special: InfoCatólica’s Interview With Dr. Kwasniewski – Tradition & Sanity
Compiègne Martyres: Terror Nothing More Than Speedy, Severe & Inflexible Justice – Fr. Z’s Blog
AI & the Classical Mind: AI & the Student’s Word-Hoard – Nicolas Gonzalez at Totus Tuus
Navigating False Prophets in Confused Time: A Conversation With Michael D. O’Brien – CWR

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Public Schools Closing as Arizona Voucher Program Soars – Laura Meckler at Washington Post

Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How I Came to Accept & Love Suffering – Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira at Tradition, Family, & Property

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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1. An Important Update on the ‘LGTB’ Mass at the Univ. of Nebraska – Bishop J.D. Conley, S.T.L.
2. An Unsettling Encounter with Plough Magazine – Damian Thompson on X
3. French Govt Has Concerns About Cardinal Sarah Giving a Homily in France – Fr. J. Fessio, S.J.
4. Finland’s Only Diocese Struggling to Keep Up with Growing Catholic Population – Cthlc Vote
5. What Does The African Bishops’ Draft Document Say About Polygamy? – The Pillar
6. Cardinal Koch Describes ‘Desirable’ Direction for Pope Leo XIV on TLM – Catholic Herald
7. Aggression Sets Boys Free, Masculinity: We Must Teach Aggression To Our Sons – J. Kurtz
8. What We’ve Been Reading—Summer 2025 – The Editors at First Things
9. Researchers Say They Eliminated the Extra Chromosome in Cells with Down Syndrome – LAN
10. Modernists Worry About ‘Right-Wing Extremists’ Among Catholic Influencers – C Conclave

Honorable Mention:
What to Do with Unwanted Embryos? – Charlie Camosy at OSV News
The Extraordinary Story Of St. Maximilian Kolbe’s Friary In Japan – Our Sunday Visitor
The Flimsy Research Behind Native American Mascot Bans – N. Arnold & Carolyn D. Gorman, M.S.

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Finland’s Only Diocese Struggling To Keep Up With Growing Catholic Population – Catholic Vote
What Does The African Bishops’ Draft Document Say About Polygamy? – The Pillar
The Flimsy Research Behind Native American Mascot Bans – N. Arnold & Carolyn D. Gorman, M.S.

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
St. Donatus of Arezzo – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
What Am I Supposed to Do with My Life? On Vocation, Discernment. . . – Fr. Peter F. Ryan, S.J.

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Extraordinary Story Of St. Maximilian Kolbe’s Friary In Japan – Our Sunday Visitor
What to Do with Unwanted Embryos? – Charlie Camosy at OSV News
Would You Want Your Daughter to Marry an AI Robot? – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at TACatholic
What We’ve Been Reading—Summer 2025 – The Editors at First Things
Researchers Say They Eliminated the Extra Chromosome in Cells with Down Syndrome – LAN
Wedding Bells Appeal To Civilizing Men – Andrea Mrozek at The Catholic Register
Catholicism: Institutional Versus Mystical – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Aggression Sets Boys Free, Masculinity: We Must Teach Aggression To Our Sons – J. Kurtz
Modernists Worry About ‘Right-Wing Extremists’ Among Catholic Influencers – C Conclave
How Men Commit Differently Than Women (Alison Armstrong) – The Lila Rose Podcast
German Bishops Sharply Divided Over Same-Sex Blessing Guidelines – National Catholic Register
Cardinal Koch Advises Pope Leo to Free Latin Mass – Taylor R. Marshall, Ph.D., at Canterbury Tales
Cardinal Koch Describes ‘Desirable’ Direction For Pope Leo XIV On Latin Mass – Catholic Herald
CNA explains: What is the Shroud of Turin? – CNA via Catholic World Report
Remembering James Hitchcock (1938-2025), Historian of Crisis and Faith – Kevin Schmiesing
An Important Update on the ‘LGTB’ Mass at the Univ. of Nebraska – Bishop J.D. Conley, S.T.L.

News Brief:
French Govt Has Concerns About Cardinal Sarah Giving a Homily in France – Fr. J. Fessio, S.J.
An Unsettling Encounter with Plough Magazine – Damian Thompson on X
Bishop Peter J. Elliott – Thom Ryng, O.S.B. Obl., at The World is Quiet Here

Hard News:
Catholic Architect Selected as Designer of White House Ballroom – Zelda Caldwell at The Reg

Sanctus John Henry Newman, Stout Guardian of Time-Honour’d Tradition:
Cardinal Newman & Hijacked Development – Joe McLane at A Catholic Take
Before Modernists Claim Newman Their Own, They Need to Read His “Biglietto Speech” – CC

Beauty:
Medieval Pathway, Terni, Italy, circa A.D. 1200–1300 – DaVinci on X

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How I Came to Accept & Love Suffering – Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira at Tradition, Family, & Property
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Recent Posts:
Read the THVRSDAY LATE-MORNING TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
Read the THVRSDAY LATE-MORNING EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
Read the THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Behind the Charter Sector’s Big Court Win in Los Angeles – Ben Chapman at The 74

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
America Must Never Apologize for Dropping the Bombs on Japan – Josh Hammer at Am Spectator
‘Two States’ Solution To Israel-Palestine Conflict Is Unrealistic – R. Cascioli at Daily Compass
American Jewish Committee Donates to Rebuild the Only Catholic Church in Gaza – Rome Reps

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
5 Things to Know About Catholic Neal McDonough That Helped Him Sieze Hollywood – The Reg

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
New Research Reveals Clues About Memory From The Brains Of ‘SuperAgers’ – NBC News
Was Recent Latin American Summit a Promotion of Democracy or Affirmation of the Left? – TFP
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
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1. Pope Says Hey – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
2. City of Steubenville Has A Demolition Problem – John Byron Kuhner
3. A Saint Who Took On Church Corruption By Forming Holy Priests – Our Sunday Visitor
4. Unpublished Letter From Benedict XVI: ‘My Resignation Is Complete & Valid’ – Daily Compass
5. University Of Nebraska Investigates Grad Student’s Drag Show ‘Mass’ – The College Fix
6. The ‘Catholic’ Univ. of Scranton Hires Pro-Abortion Former Senator – Francis P. Sempa, J.D.
7. German Proposal For 10 Bishops to Defy Rome & Ordain 50 Married Men – Catholic Conclave
8. Just How Big Is Britain’s Religious Revival? – Stephen L. Bullivant, Ph.D., at First Things
9. Peruvian Ex-Priest Responds To Crux Coverage – Crux
10. Historic Filipino Parish Closed After Vlogger/Influencer ‘Spits’ Into Holy Water Font – Crux

Honorable Mention:
A New Definition of ‘Death’ in Order to Retrieve Organs Faster – The American Catholic
Art for the Day – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Original Foundation of Orthodox Catholics’ Participation in Liturgical Wars – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Colorado Teen Who Died Stopping School Shooter May Be Considered For Sainthood – C Vote
How I Came to Accept & Love Suffering – Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira at Tradition, Family, & Property
Black Viewers Slam Viral Footage of Lesbians’ Portrayal of Jesus as ‘Repulsive’ – Catholic Vote

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Just How Big Is Britain’s Religious Revival? – Stephen L. Bullivant, Ph.D., at First Things
Unpublished Letter From Benedict XVI: ‘My Resignation Is Complete & Valid’ – Daily Compass

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Pope Says Hey – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
‘Rerum Novarum’ 2.0? Catholic Labor Advocates Heartened By Leo’s Direction – Angelus Press

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A 16th Century Antependium Featuring the Roman Martyr, St. Lawrence – Liturgical Arts Journal

General Analysis, Punditry, and News:
One Million Signs of Youthful Hope – Editorial at National Catholic Register
A Saint Who Took On Church Corruption By Forming Holy Priests – Our Sunday Visitor
How I Came to Accept & Love Suffering – Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira at Tradition, Family, & Property
Seize the Catholic Moment! – Kelsey Reinhard at Catholic Vote
Africa & Europe Brought Together by the TLM – Bishop Stanislav Přibyl of Litoměřice
Peruvian Ex-Priest Responds To Crux Coverage – Crux
The ‘Catholic’ University of Scranton Hires Pro-Abortion Former Senator – Francis P. Sempa, J.D.
A New Definition of ‘Death’ in Order to Retrieve Organs Faster – The American Catholic
Colorado Teen Who Died Stopping School Shooter May Be Considered For Sainthood – C Vote
Historic Filipino Parish Closed After Vlogger ‘Spits’ Into Holy Water Font – J. San Mateo at Crux
University Of Nebraska Investigates Grad Student’s Drag Show ‘Mass’ – The College Fix
What Is the Living Magisterium? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand Magazine
Black Viewers Slam Viral Footage of Lesbians’ Portrayal of Jesus as ‘Repulsive’ – Catholic Vote
US Embassy in Israel Fights Israeli Measure Hindering Visas for Christians – Zenit
Original Foundation of Orthodox Catholics’ Participation in Liturgical Wars – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Steubenville Has A Demolition Problem – John Byron Kuhner

News:
Spanish Town Bars Islamic Festivals in Public Venues – TEC News
Buffalo Diocese Cuts 22% Of Chancery Staff – Catholic World News
Bishop Peter Elliott of Melbourne, RIP – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
American Jewish Committee Donates To Rebuild Gaza Church – Christine Rousselle at Aleteia

Sanctus John Henry Newman, Stout Guardian of Time-Honour’d Tradition:
Newman: Father of Vatican II or Godfather of Traditionalist Movement? – P.A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
Newman, Doctor of Development of Doctrine – Kenneth Craycraft, Ph.D., J.D., at Our Sun Visitor

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
German Proposal For 10 Bishops to Defy Rome & Ordain 50 Married Men – Catholic Conclave

Beauty:
Art for the Day – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Evangelization Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Holy Shirt: Wearing Your Faith & Letting It Speak – Erik Tryggestad at Religion Unplugged

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Catholic Devotions for 7th August – Catholic Conclave
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

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Read the VVEDNESDAY MID-DAY TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
U. of Arizona Offers ‘LGBTQ+ Liberation’ Internship to Start Scholar-Activist Identity – Clg Fix

American Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
California: All Your Children Are Belong to Us! – Dad29

British Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
MP Pro-Life Clip Promoting Large Families Blocked for Featuring A Baby – TEC News

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Brazil: Feminist Given Asylum in Europe After Facing 25 Years in Prison for Misgendering – TEC
Was Recent Latin American Summit a Promotion of Democracy or Affirmation of the Left? – TFP

Awaiting the Last Crusade:
Muslim Knife Attacker Shot by Police in Germany – TEC News

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
BIG PVLPIT’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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1. The Shocking Comeback Story No One Expected! – Joe McLane & Michael Hichborn
2. A Surprise in the Sky Accompanies the Arrival of Pope Leo XIV at Tor Vergata – ChurchPOP
3. Cardinal Koch on TLM: It Would Certainly be Desirable to Reopen the Now Closed Door – C Cn
4. Vatican Overturns Parish Closure – Again – Quinton Amundson at The Catholic Register
5. The War The West Forgot – Christopher Check at The Imaginative Conservative
6. What A Surge Of Conversions Might Mean For The Church – Brett Salkeld at Our Sunday Visitor
7. They’re Going To Close These New York City Churches? – John Monaco on X
8. The Grapes Of. . . Transfiguration! – Fr. Z’s Blog
9. Bp Paprocki on Occult: Culture Thinks These Activities Harmless, They’re Quite Harmful – SD
10. Bishop Who Thinks Crucified Frogs is Art, Thinks Crucified Trump is Perverse – Cth Conclave

Honorable Mention:
Trent Before the Counter-Reformation: A Selection of Pre-Conciliar Tridentine Altarpieces – LAJ
Four More German Dioceses Reject Blessings For Same-Sex Couples – Catholic World News
What’s Your Opinion On Encounter Ministries & The Flame Of Love Movement – Jesse Romero
‘I Couldn’t Believe What I Was Seeing’: Miracle Of The Oil Of St. Charbel In Naples Church – CNA
The EU Flag & the Incredible Ignorance of EU President Ursula von der Leyen – Rorate Cæli

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Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Cardinal Koch on TLM: It Would Certainly be Desirable to Reopen the Now Closed Door – C Cnclv

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
A Surprise in the Sky Accompanies the Arrival of Pope Leo XIV at Tor Vergata – ChurchPOP
After Their Tour Of Europe, A Mexican Ballet Group Meets With Pope Leo XIV – Rome Reports
Pope Leo XIV Calls For Nuclear Disarmament, Real Commitment To Peace – The Catholic Register
Pope Leo Visits Jubilee of Youth Participant at Roman Hospital – Kathleen N. Hattrup at Aleteia

Liturgical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Grapes Of. . . Transfiguration! – Fr. Z’s Blog
Trent Before the Counter-Reformation: A Selection of Pre-Conciliar Tridentine Altarpieces – LAJ

Vocations Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How a Mother’s Faith & Youth Group Led 2 Brothers to the Priesthood – Natl Catholic Register

General Analysis and Punditry:
What A Surge Of Conversions Might Mean For The Church – Brett Salkeld at Our Sunday Visitor
The ”We Believe” Festival is a Joyful Sign of a Growing Revival in Britain – Catholic World Report
Does Rome Recognize Visions of Italian? Dicastery for Doctrine of the Faith Responds – Rm Rps
What Years of Study Suggest About the Shroud of Turin – National Catholic Register
Is Having a Sensitive Kid Bad? – The Lila Rose Podcast
Amid Benin Terror Threats, Sisters ‘To Remain’ with Christian Community – The Pillar
The Shocking Comeback Story No One Expected! – Joe McLane & Michael Hichborn
Vatican Overturns Parish Closure – Again – Quinton Amundson at The Catholic Register
The War The West Forgot – Christopher Check at The Imaginative Conservative
What Must I Do to Be Saved? A Catholic Response to Luther’s ‘Faith Alone’ – Kathy Schiffer
Bishop Who Thinks Crucified Frogs is Art, Thinks Crucified Trump is Perverse – Cthlc Conclave
The Mary Controversy: Why Protestants Disagree – Full Sheen Ahead
Bp Paprocki on Occult: Culture Thinks These Activities Harmless, They’re Quite Harmful – SD
What’s Your Opinion On Encounter Ministries & The Flame Of Love Movement – Jesse Romero
100 Biblical Arguments Against Sola Scriptura – D. Armstrong at Biblical Evidence for Catholicism
The EU Flag & the Incredible Ignorance of EU President Ursula von der Leyen – Rorate Cæli

News:
Four More German Dioceses Reject Blessings For Same-Sex Couples – Catholic World News
An Urgent Notice to All Radical Fidelity’s Supporters – Radical Fidelity

Sanctus John Henry Newman, Stout Guardian of Time-Honour’d Tradition:
Modernist Misreading of Newman as Doctor of Conscience & Prophet of Synodality – C Conclave
Newman on Capital Punishment – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
Was Recent Latin American Summit a Promotion of Democracy or Affirmation of the Left? – TFP
They’re Going To Close These New York City Churches? – John Monaco on X
Abp De Kerimel Hostile To TLM but Happy w/Convicted Sex Abuser as Chancellor Archd – C Con

Beauty:
Transfiguration Reimagined: A Flat Canvas That Reaches Heaven – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D.
16 Stunning Artistic Depictions of the Holy Trinity – The Editors at ChurchPOP
The Church of Our Lady in Roermond, the Netherlands – New Liturgical Movement

Evangelization Analysis, Punditry, and News:
3 Ways Praying The Rosary Will Help Your Kids – Shaun McAfee, O.P., at Catholic Link

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
‘I Couldn’t Believe What I Was Seeing’: Miracle Of The Oil Of St. Charbel In Naples Church – CNA
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Recent Posts:
Read the VVEDNESDAY MID-DAY TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
Read the VVEDNESDAY MID-DAY EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT
Read the VVEDNESDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10 Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
On the Education of Saints, Scholars, & Statesmen – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at C Family News
How To Read Great Books To Children – Allison Ellis at Catholic Link
Data, Dishonesty, & Declining Rigor – James Andrews at Law & Liberty

Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
This Cheese Was Just Named the Best in the US & Cider is the Key – P. Vachon at Food & Wine
A Dreamy Lounge in the Heart of Hartford – Rue Magazine

Australian Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Chinese Flu Lockdowns Devastated an Entire Generation of Children – The Daily Declaration

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
How Did We Get to Romanesque? The Carolingian Revolution Meets Byzantine South – H. White

Awaiting the Last Crusade:
Yahya Becomes Popular UK Boys’ Name Following Yahya Sinwar October 7 Attack – Daily Dclrtn

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Mel Gibson’s 2-Part ‘Resurrection of the Christ’ to Be Released Holy Week 2027 – The Reg

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
Why Do Our Ears Pop On A Plane? How To Fix This – Sarah Lindenfeld Hall at Popular Science
How Did Doctors Operate Before Anesthesia? – Dave Roos at History
It’s Time to Restore the Necktie – Francis Slobodnik at Tradition, Family, & Property
How to Become Catholic in 2025: A Step-by-Step Guide – National Catholic Register
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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1. Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke is Catholic? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
2. Anglican Leader: Must Confront Catholic Eucharistic Theology Fueling Conversions – Cth Vote
3. Plan to Rescue Hundreds of Vocations Devastated During Francis Pontificate – Cthlc Conclave
4. Joan of Arc: Young Woman, God Used Her. Documented Better Than You Think – Rod Dreher
5. The Mass Of The Americas: A Post Vatican II Critique Of The Pontifical TLM – Fr. A.J. McDonald
6. Why Did God Favor France? – Ross Douthat at New York Times
7. Fugitive Former Priest, Accused of Stealing $200,000, Presumed Dead – Jack Figge at The Pillar
8. Classical Revival: How New Jersey Catholic School Went frm Almost Closed to Thriving – Reg
9. A Rahnerian Surprise – George Weigel at National Catholic Register
10. Yes, Virginia, There is a Satan: A Conversion Story, Part One – Sara S. Frear, Ph.D., at CWR

Honorable Mention:
Blind-Tasted 10 Butters to Find Out the Best, Winner is Under $5 – Better Homes & Gardens
They Lied to You About Rerum Novarum – Veronica Burchard, M.A., at Crisis Magazine
The Rise & Fall & Perhaps Disappearance of Catholic Confession – Matthew Schmitz at Arc
Mortgaged to Death – Nathan Krupa at Catholic Stand Magazine
Correcting Mike Lewis: Fired Professors Are Not Heretics – Dennis Knapp at The Latin Right

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