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TVESDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
(link fixed) Please Pray for Trent Horn’s Wife – Trent Horn at The Counsel of Trent

Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
Pope Leo XIV Visits Elderly Residents at a Retirement Home – Silere Non Possum
Elephant in the Room (Rupnik): Can Leo Reform the Church, Honor His Predecessor – Kv. Tierney
Fake Pope Leo XIV: Coming Soon to YouTube? – Terry Mattingly at Rational Sheep
American Pope Could Change Vatican with Shocking Reforms Incoming – Catholic Unscripted
Papal Encouragement For America’s Ruthenian Catholics – Catholic World News
Family Gives ‘Da Pope’ Chicago Bears T-Shirt to Pope Leo XIV – National Catholic Register
Centered in Christ: Reflections on Pope Leo’s First 100 Days – Fr. Robert P. Imbelli, S.T.L., Ph.D.
Why All Catholics May Expect the Worst, Pray & Hope for the Best frm Pope Leo XIV – Gumisiriza

The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
A Single Denial to Give Communion That Echoed Around the World – Tradition, Family, & Property

Israel’s Assaults Upon The Followers Of Christ:
Netanyahu: Israel “Deeply Regrets” Gaza Church Hit – Michael Curzon at The EC
“Israel Is Losing Me” Said Influential Commentator Michael Knowles – Catholics For Catholics
Palestine’s President Calls Pope Leo XIV Concerning Holy Land Conflict – NC Register
Who are the Christians of Palestine? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar

Analysis, Punditry, and News:
US Catholic Seminaries Said to Be in a ‘Golden Age’ – S. Beale at National Catholic Register
Rhode Island Celebrates Miracle Healing & A Saint In The Making – Our Sunday Visitor
A Very Beautiful 16th Century Book of Hours – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
St. Lawrence of Brindisi: The Warrior Monk Who Led an Army With a Cross – NC Register
Why Catholics Can’t Be Surprised To Be Hated & How To Profit By It – Fr. Henry J. Coleridge, S.J.
Tucker Carlson’s Ignorance of Catholicism – Harvey Millican at Musings of a Trad Dad
Why Priests Need Hope, & Community, Now More Than Ever – National Catholic Register
Mainline Pastors Less Likely To Hold Historic Christian Doctrine – Religion Unplugged
Was Jesus a Muslim? – Adrian Lawson at Catholic Answers Magazine
Dear American Bishops: To Be a ‘Broken System,’ Someone Had to Break It – Complicit Clergy
Nigeria Is Still Imposing Restrictions On Religious Freedom, U.S. Agency Says – Crux
The Hidden Cross Of Family Conflict – Christina M. Sorrentino at Missio Dei
Scopes 100 Years Later – Regis Nicoll, M.S., at Crisis Magazine
Rome Only Blinks When You Push – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In Exile
Reasons For Optimism in Steubenville – John Byron Kuhner
St. Peter’s Inc.: Where Friends from Assisi Never Really Resign – Silere Non Possum

News:
Irish Diocese Confirms Removal Of Disgraced Bishop’s Remains From Cathedral – C World News
Swedish Priest Under Media Fire for Refusing To Wear Rainbow Vestment – Tamás Orbán

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Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Catholic Devotions for 22nd July – Catholic Conclave
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
In-N-Out President Moving HQ to Tennessee Because of California’s Politics – RedState
Biden Sought ‘Federal Hook’ to Go After Parents as ‘Domestic Terrorists’ – The Federalist

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pope Pius VII Tried Negotiating With a Master Manipulator & Lost – Tradition, Family, & Property

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Watching The Growing Inferno From A Safe Distance – Max Remington at We’re Not At the End. . .

Awaiting the Last Crusade:
Syria’s New Dawn is Already a Nightmare – Andrew Fox at Spiked

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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MONDAY MID-DAY TOP-10

1. The Problem of Effeminate Men, Priests, & Parishes – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand
2. Pope Leo XIV Issues Exemption To San Angelo, Texas, Diocese For Parish TLM – Rorate Cæli
3. It’s Not The End Of The World. . . a Minor Liturgical Slip by Pope Leo XIV – Fr. A.J. McDonald
4. Clerical Homosexuality 101 for Catholics – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
5. 45,000 Christian Worshippers Fill Angels Stadium, Shh. . . – Matthew Archbold at Crtv Min Rep
6. What Catholic Grandparents Teach Us – Scepter Blog
7. Why The Impulse to “Ask Grok” is Actually a Good Thing – Steve Skojec at The Skojec Files
8. No Surprise – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9. Swallow the Lie: Epstein & Impunity – Sarah Cain at Homefront Crusade
10. Pope Leo XIV on the Apparitions of St. Anne in Auray – Holy See Press Office

    Honorable Mentioned:
    Anti-Catholic, Nazi Vandalism at Pennsylvania & Kansas Churches, FBI Investigates – Angelus
    Thought for the Day – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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    MONDAY MID-DAY EDITION

    Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    The Problem of Effeminate Men, Priests, & Parishes – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand

    Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
    Pope Leo XIV Issues Exemption To San Angelo Diocese For Parish TLM – Rorate Cæli
    Pope Leo XIV on the Apparitions of St. Anne in Auray – Holy See Press Office
    Apollo 11 Anniversary: Pope Leo XIV Speaks With Astronaut Buzz Aldrin – Rome Reports
    It’s Not The End Of The World. . . a Minor Liturgical Mistake by Pope Leo XIV – Fr. A.J. McDonald

    Analysis and Punditry:
    CARA Study: Mary’s Role Strongly Shapes Vocational Paths of Church in America– NC Register
    Liturgical Curiosities: A Gilt Leather Chasuble, Maniple, & Stole – Liturgical Arts Journal
    45,000 Christian Worshippers Fill Angels Stadium, Shh. . . – Matthew Archbold at Crtv Mnrty Rprt
    What Catholic Grandparents Teach Us – Scepter Blog
    The Professional Catholic Planner You Can Use Anywhere – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
    Little Is Said About The Very Real Persecution Of Christians – Casey Chalk, M.A., M.Ed., at Crisis
    Anti-Catholic, Nazi Vandalism at Pennsylvania & Kansas Churches, FBI Investigates – Angelus
    American Bishops Brag About Thwarting Illegal Immigration Enforcement – Complicit Clergy
    Polish Bishops Boldly Speak-Out Against Illegal Mass Migration – S.A. McCarthy at TASpectator
    Open Letter To Toulouse Abp. De Kerimel On Convicted Abuser Appointment – C Conclave
    Scopes Trial, Card. Schönborn, & Quest for Intelligent Design – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, S.T.L.
    Cardinal Müller: “Without Christ There Will Be No New Europe” – Catholic Conclave
    Why The Impulse to “Ask Grok” is Actually a Good Thing – Steve Skojec at The Skojec Files
    Clerical Homosexuality 101 for Catholics – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
    Is Israel Still the Promised Land? – Fr. Joseph Fessio, S.J.
    Axing the Ed Department Will Improve Education – Charles Lipson at The Spectator World

    News:
    Vatican Spokesman: Hamas Attack On Israel Cannot Justify Killing Of Gaza’s Christians – CWN
    NFP Book Release – Eamonn Clark, S.T.L., at Christian Renaissance Movement
    Innovative Filipino Catholic Center To Open In California – P. Apodaca at Catholic News Agency

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    Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
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    Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Good News Monday – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
    How NGO’s Waste Your Money – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    Swallow the Lie: Epstein & Impunity – Sarah Cain at Homefront Crusade
    No Surprise – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

    Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    The Epping Protests: When Frustration Turns into Anger – Lauren Smith at The EC

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

    Awaiting the Last Crusade:
    And What About Those Chinese Christians? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    Syrian Presidents Terrorist Organization Slaughtering Christians – The American Spectator

    Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
    Mark Zuckerberg Is Expanding His Hawaii Compound on Top of a Burial Ground – Wired
    Trump Pushes for Return of ‘Redskins’ & ‘Indians’, Will Withhold Funding – Donald J. Trump

    Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
    Thought for the Day – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
    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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    MONDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10

    1. Is Pope Leo XIV Just Francis MK II? – Catholic Unscripted
    2. The Roman Primacy Betrayed: Another Week with Pope Leo XIV – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth. . .
    3. Pope Leo XIV & The Beginning Of The Generational Change – Andrea Gagliarducci at MV
    4. Where-in Leo is Leo & Let Us Give Thanks to God for That – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
    5. How the Novus Ordo Mass Became An Ego-Tripping Arms Race – James R. Green at Grain. . .
    6. Where Have All the Young, Serious Catholics Gone? – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
    7. Sad News About A Long-Time Reader – Fr. Z’s Blog
    8. Taylor Marshall: Will Pope Leo XIV Heal the Wounds Left by Pope Francis? – Complicit Clergy
    9. The Coup That Failed: Life Site, Leo, & the Witch Hunt for John-Henry Westen – Chris Jackson
    10. Leo, Full Communion for the Eastern Orthodox Churches & Liturgical Renewal – Fr. McDonald

      Honorable Mentioned:
      Pope Leo XIV & Traditionis Custodes – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D., at First Things
      This Scandal Cuts To What Should Be Pope Leo XIV’s Top Priority – Complicit Clergy
      Rumors of East-West Schism Ending! – Joe McLane at A Catholic Take
      Synodality: A Way to Launder Heresy – Raymond Arroyo at Arroyo Grande
      A Seminary Renaissance – The Editors at National Catholic Register
      Pope Leo XIV’s Ad Orientem Mass for the Italian Police – Mark Ingoglio at 1 Peter 5

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      MONDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

      The Babylon Bee Editor, Joel Berry, Reveals His Anti-Catholic/Orthodox Bigotry:
      Patrick Madrid
      Catholic Arena
      Catholic Arena Again
      Catholic Arena Once More
      Catholic Arena One Last Time
      Fr. Ben Johnson

      Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
      Pope Leo XIV & The Beginning Of The Generational Change – Andrea Gagliarducci at Monday. . .
      Where-in Leo is Leo & Let Us Give Thanks to God for That – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
      The Roman Primacy Betrayed: Another Week with Pope Leo XIV – Chris Jackson at Hiraeth In. . .
      Is Pope Leo XIV Just Francis MK II? – Catholic Unscripted
      Leo, Full Communion For The Eastern Orthodox Churches, & Liturgical Renewal – Fr. McDonald
      Pope Leo XIV’s Ad Orientem Mass for the Italian Police – Mark Ingoglio at 1 Peter 5
      Taylor Marshall: Will Pope Leo XIV Heal the Wounds Left by Pope Francis? – Complicit Clergy
      Leo Echoes Francis in saying Miracle of the Loaves was about Sharing our Food – Daily Knight
      This Scandal Cuts To What Should Be Pope Leo XIV’s Top Priority – Complicit Clergy

      The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
      How the Novus Ordo Mass Became An Ego-Tripping Arms Race – James R. Green at Grain of. . .
      Where Have All the Young, Serious Catholics Gone? – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
      Synodality: A Way to Launder Heresy – Raymond Arroyo at Arroyo Grande
      USCCB Publishes 25-Page Doc Boasting About Their Laudato Si’ Activities – Cmplct Clergy

      Analysis and Punditry:
      A Seminary Renaissance – The Editors at National Catholic Register
      Rumors of East-West Schism Ending! – Joe McLane at A Catholic Take
      Moving the Gaza Christians to a Non-Muslim Country – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
      Sad News About A Long-Time Reader – Fr. Z’s Blog
      The Language of Holy Communion in Medieval England – Robert W. Keim, Ph.D., at VM
      An Argument For Liturgical Professionalism – Andrew Kelpe at Quod Scripsi Scripsi
      Saint Michael, A Spiritual Battle Hymn – Andrew Cavallo at Ignitum Today
      Against Liturgical Professionalism – Fr. Michael Rennier at Pondus Meum Amor Meus
      The Deep Church: The Superior Does Not Discern, He Rewards – Silere Non Possum
      “What Is Happening To Christianity In Nigeria Is Incomprehensible” – Catholic World Report
      Pope Pius VII Tried Negotiating With a Master Manipulator & Lost – Tradition, Family, & Property
      Trump Must Not Ignore Nigeria’s Muslims Massacring Christians – Andrea Picciotti-Bayer
      Every Bishop! Every Vocation Director! (. . .& Fr. Robert McTeigue, S.J.!) – Fr. Z’s Blog
      Pope Leo XIV & Traditionis Custodes – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D., at First Things
      Warning on Bad Prelates – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
      This Is Who’s Really Driving the Decline in Interest in Liberal Arts Ed – Jennifer A. Frey, Ph.D.

      Life Site News Post Mortum:
      Why Does Life Site News Have A CEO? – Mark Doherty at Non Veni Pacem
      Life Site News is a Mixed Bag – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
      The Coup That Failed: Life Site, Leo, & the Witch Hunt for John-Henry Westen – Chris Jackson

      News:
      James Hitchcock, Catholic Historian & Commentator, Dead At 87 – Catholic World News
      Pizzaballa Visits Gaza Taking Aid, “Stop This Senseless War” – Nicola Scopelliti at NDC
      Leo Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza During Phone Call With Israeli PM Netanyahu – Vatican News
      Fed Ct Blocks Washington Law That Would Force Priests to Violate Seal of Confession – The Reg

      Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Great News For Catholic Montessorians: New Institute – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia

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      Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
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      Beauty:
      A Restored 1930s Beaux Arts Home in Atlanta – Kim at Desire to Inspire

      Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      No, NPR & PBS May Not Use Country Folk as Human Shields – The American Catholic
      Why the Epstein List Anger is About Something More Fundamental than the List – Steve Skojec
      Just Enough of Me; Far Too Much of You – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
      Is Zohran Mamdani the New Face or the New Mask of the Left? – Tradition, Family, & Property
      Epic Takedown of Catholic Bishops & Catholic Charities Child Trafficking – Complicit Clergy
      New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

      Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      If Britain Is Our Bellwether, Things Do Not Bode Well – The Washington Free Beacon
      Epping is a Warning of What’s to Come – Matt Goodwin

      International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Leaked Letters: Huckabee Threatens to Say Israel Does Not Welcome Christians – Breitbart

      Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      My Son Was Scowled At for Singing “God Bless America” – Sam. J. Abrams at City Journal
      See the Latest Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

      Awaiting the Last Crusade:
      Al-Qaeda Affiliated Regime Forces Attack Christians – Uzay Bulut at The European Conservative
      Catholic Parish, Christian Homes Set Aflame In Syria – Catholic World News
      New Yorker Stabbed in Neck by Muslims During Italian Vacation – Chris Harris at New York Post

      Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Being a Leftist Shill For $15M/Yr Was a Sweet Gig – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
      “Love” on a Jumbotron: Self-Deception, Sin, & the Stories We Tell Ourselves – Noelle Mering
      This Is Officially The Unhealthiest Fast Food Chain In America Right Now – Delish via Yahoo! Life

      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
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      SVNDAY MID-DAY TOP-10

      1. Why Monasteries Saved Europe (& Might Save It Again) – Trad West on X
      2. Scientific Insights into the Shroud of Turin – Magis Center
      3. The Story Behind Billion Dollar Chocolate Manufacturer & Our Lady of Lourdes – Sachin Jose
      4. The Virgin Mary of Glory, a 20th-Century Ethnically Japanese Madonna & Child – Dav. Clayton
      5. The Last Meeting of Peter & Paul in Rome – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
      6. Chivalry, the Ideal of Catholic Masculinity – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, M.P.A., M.Phil., S.T.L.
      7. A Tour of the Cathedral Basilica of Notre Dame in Ottawa, Canada – Liturgical Arts Journal
      8. We Don’t Just Choose Right or Wrong, Our Moral Choices Make Us Who We Are – Cthlc Thing
      9. The Genius of American Christianity – Peter J. Leithart, Ph.D., at First Things
      10. What is Beauty? – Aaron Pattee at Maintaining the Realm

      Honorable Mentioned:
      The Art of Making the Right Decision – Joseph Pieper at The Imaginative Conservative

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      Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      The Genius of American Christianity – Peter J. Leithart, Ph.D., at First Things
      Why Monasteries Saved Europe (& Might Save It Again) – Trad West on X
      The Story Behind Billion Dollar Chocolate Manufacturer & Our Lady of Lourdes – Sachin Jose
      A Tour of the Cathedral Basilica of Notre Dame in Ottawa, Canada – Liturgical Arts Journal
      Scientific Insights into the Shroud of Turin – Magis Center
      The Virgin Mary of Glory, a 20th-Century Ethnically Japanese Madonna & Child – David Clayton
      We Don’t Just Choose Right or Wrong, Our Moral Choices Make Us Who We Are – The Cth Thing
      Chivalry, the Ideal of Catholic Masculinity – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza, M.P.A., M.Phil., S.T.L.
      Why I Call Myself A New Romantic Poet – Robert Charboneau at Poetics
      The Last Meeting of Peter & Paul in Rome – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
      What is Beauty? – Aaron Pattee at Maintaining the Realm
      How Christ Turned Peter’s Trade Into a Parable of Christian Ministry – Fr. H.J. Coleridge, S.J.
      The Art of Making the Right Decision – Joseph Pieper at The Imaginative Conservative
      The Hidden Presence of St. Joseph at The Visitation – Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J.

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      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. Priest Got Tired of Listening to People Explain Why They Don’t Go to Mass on Sundays – JMT
      2. Questions about Liturgy: Kneeling at the Consecration – Fr. Edward McNamara, L.C., at Zenit
      3. What ‘Counts’ as Pornography? – Theo McManigal at Catholic Answers Magazine
      4. Learning Liturgical Latin: On Pronunciation, Vocabulary, & Grammar – Robert W. Keim, Ph.D.
      5. The Jewish Roots of the Catholic Altar: The Golden Table – Brant J. Pitre, Ph.D., at Adoremus
      6. Why We Aren’t Born With Sexual Orientations with Michael Gasparro – The Lila Rose Podcast
      7. What Kind of Anger Deserves the Fires of Hell? – Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J.
      8. The Roots of the Traditional Catholic Movement with Dr. John Rao – Catholic Family News
      9. What Christ Teaches About Contempt, Anger, & Judgement of Others – Fr. J.H. Coleridge, S.J.
      10. Subsidiarity, Charity, & the Good Samaritan – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture

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      Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Questions about Liturgy: Kneeling at the Consecration – Fr. Edward McNamara, L.C., at Zenit
      Subsidiarity, Charity, & the Good Samaritan – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture
      What ‘Counts’ as Pornography? – Theo McManigal at Catholic Answers Magazine
      The Roots of the Traditional Catholic Movement with Dr. John Rao – Catholic Family News
      A Priest Got Tired of Listening to People Explain Why They Don’t Go to Mass on Sundays – JMT
      Should Married People Be Generous With Children? With Fr. Trenham – The Lila Rose Podcast
      What Kind of Anger Deserves the Fires of Hell? – Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J.
      The Jewish Roots of the Catholic Altar: The Golden Table – Brant J. Pitre, Ph.D., at Adoremus
      Is Just War Theory Still Relevant? – Richard Cassleman at First Things
      What Christ Teaches About Contempt, Anger, & Judgement of Others – Fr. J.H. Coleridge, S.J.
      Apologetics Alone is Never Enough – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
      Learning Liturgical Latin: On Pronunciation, Vocabulary, & Grammar – Robert W. Keim, Ph.D.
      The Vatican is Shaping the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence – American Enterprise Institute
      Why We Aren’t Born With Sexual Orientations with Michael Gasparro – The Lila Rose Podcast

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      Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

      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:
      Rosary Rallies for America Call out to Our Lady to Come to America’s Aid – Trdtn, Family, & Prprty
      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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      FRIDAY LATE-AFTERNOON EDITION

      Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
      After the Tensions With Francis, How Will Leo Resolve the TLM Issue in the Church? – Le Figaro

      Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Virtual Panel Discussion with NRSVue Editors & Translator – Catholic Bible Talk
      Should You Wait Until Marriage To Kiss? – The Lila Rose Podcast by EWTN
      Why Don’t Americans Care More About Rising Disorder? – Daniel Di Martino at City Journal
      A Brief History of Catholic Apologetics. Sort of. – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
      Chip & Joanna Gaines’ Compromise Is A Warning To Us All – Katy Faust at The Federalist
      How We Lost Control of the Family – The Catholic Gentleman
      Persecution & Catholics as a Religious Minority – Fr. Henry James Coleridge, S.J.
      How Catholic ‘Charities,’ Funded By Your Tax Dollars, Helped Break Immigration Law – Comp Clrg
      The Catholic Debate of A.I. – Rome Reports
      Read This Book! – Regis Martin, S.T.D., at Crisis Magazine
      ‘Living Martyr’ Cardinal Takes Part in New Jersey Exorcism Conference – Catholic Vote
      Worthy Communion – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
      From Choir Loft to the Classroom: How Esotericism Is Capturing Catholic Culture – Ch. Jackson
      Transition Promised A New Life: Why I Regret It with Katie Coblentz – Lila Rose

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

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

      Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Ted Cruz Introduces Bill to Label Muslim Brotherhood a Foreign Terrorist Group – Breitbart

      Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      UK Secretly Flew in 24K Afghans, Given Free Housing & Welfare for Life – Charlie Kirk on X

      Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      An Explanation of What Roman Soldiers Carried in Their Kits – Dudes Posting Their W’s on X

      Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
      Catholics Appreciate that Stephen Colbert has been Fired – Patrick Madrid on X

      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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      THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING TOP-10

      1. The Ancient Theology That’s Making a Comeback & Could Help Unite East & West – The Reg
      2. Rod Dreher: Islam Will Bring Civil War to Europe – Matt Fradd at Pints With Aquinas
      3. The Fake Martyrdom of Anonymous Bloggers (Messa in Latino) – Silere Non Possum
      4. Pope Leo XIV & the Question of Women in Holy Orders – Deacon Dom. Cerrato, Ph.D., at CWR
      5. Blood Oath? Scary Thing Is that This Is Not Close to the Bottom of the Barrel Yet – H. Millican
      6. Did This Catholic Influencer Go Too Far? – Joe McLane at A Catholic Take
      7. The Cancelled (Messa in Latino) Interview of Father Bux – Edward Pentin
      8. Did Cincinnati Archbishop Casey Try To Cover-Up Priest Porn Scandal? – Christine Niles, J.D.
      9. 4 Years of Traditionis Custodes – 4 Years of Lies – New Catholic at Rorate Cæli
      10. Knives, Bear Blood, & Yetis: Denver Seminary’s Very Normal Weekend Retreat – Ch. Jackson

        Honorable Mentioned:
        Did the Mad Hatter Make the Decision to Fire John-Henry Westen? – Les Femmes
        Bishop Schneider Calls on Pope Leo XIV to ‘Free the Latin Mass’ – Complicit Clergy
        Three Muslims Stab American Tourist in Milan – Eva Vlaardingerbroek on X
        Will Leo Stop Sister Becquart’s Synodal Teams from Hijacking Local Churches? – The Remnant

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        Read the VVEDNESDAY LATE-MORNING EDITION Published Yesterday – BIG PVLPIT

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        THVRSDAY EARLY-MORNING EDITION

        Illumined Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        The Ancient Theology That’s Making a Comeback & Could Help Unite East & West – The Reg
        The Fake Martyrdom of Anonymous Bloggers (Messa in Latino) – Silere Non Possum
        Rod Dreher: Islam Will Bring Civil War to Europe – Matt Fradd at Pints With Aquinas

        Pope Leo XIV Sweet Order’s Reign Embrace:
        New Scouting Patch Honors Pope Leo XIV – Gina Christian at D.C. Catholic Standard
        Pope Leo XIV & the Question of Women in Holy Orders – Deacon Dominic Cerrato, Ph.D., at CWR
        Bishop Schneider Calls on Pope Leo XIV to ‘Free the Latin Mass’ – Complicit Clergy

        Pope Francis, Cloaked in Sanctimonious Guise:
        4 Years of Traditionis Custodes – 4 Years of Lies – New Catholic at Rorate Cæli

        The Fruit of Vatican II’s Folly:
        Will Leo Stop Sister Becquart’s Synodal Teams from Hijacking Local Churches? – The Remnant
        Knives, Bear Blood, & Yetis: Denver Seminary’s Very Normal Weekend Retreat – Chris Jackson
        Blood Oath? Scary Thing Is that This Is Not Close to the Bottom of the Barrel Yet – H. Millican

        Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        New Wave of Violence Against Syrian Christians: Church Attacked & Bomb Plot Foiled – ACN
        The Cancelled (Messa in Latino) Interview of Father Bux – Edward Pentin
        At Least 21 Christians Arrested In Iran Under Heightened Persecution – Religion Unplugged
        Why the Church’s Religious Should Return to the Traditional Liturgy – Pt. A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
        Polish Bishop Warns of ‘Islamisation of Europe’ at Poland’s Holiest Shrine – The Catholic Herald
        What is Trad Inc? – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
        Multiculturalism Destroys Society – Gavin Ashenden at Catholic Unscripted
        Bannon’s War Room Interview With John-Henry Westen – John-Henry Westen on YouTube
        Did This Catholic Influencer Go Too Far? – Joe McLane at A Catholic Take
        Toulouse Archb. Is Deaf to Cries of Pain of Victim of His Newly Appointed Chancellor – C Con
        Online Catholic Outrage Culture Isn’t Just Dishonest, It’s Destructive – Steve Skojec
        Did the Mad Hatter Make the Decision to Fire John-Henry Westen? – Les Femmes
        Did Cincinnati Archbishop Casey Try To Cover-Up Priest Porn Scandal? – Ch. Niles, J.D., via CC
        Toulouse Archb. Promoted Fr. Spina; His Horrific Details of Homosexual Abuse Crimes – C Cnclv

        News:
        Jerusalem Church Leaders Visit Taybeh: Christians’ Presence in the Holy Land is at Risk – CWR
        Vatican Official Jailed for Child Pornography Returns to Work – The Pillar

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

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

        Culture of Death Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        Europe Will Cease to Exist for Lack of Babies – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
        Nearly 1/3 of Pregnancies in England End in Abortion, New Report Shows – National Review

        Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        The Left’s Declining Options: Why Universal Injunctions Don’t Protect Political Agendas – TFP
        Britain’s Sentimental Suicide – John Sebastian Milbank at Public Discourse
        Rosary Rallies for America Call out to Our Lady to Come to America’s Aid – Trdtn, Family, & Prprty
        New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

        Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        The Sons of Remus & the Question of Western Identity – Casey Chalk at The Imaginative. . .

        Awaiting the Last Crusade:
        Three Muslims Stab American Tourist in Milan – Eva Vlaardingerbroek on X

        Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
        Atari 2600 Defeats Google Gemini (AI) in Chess – Tom’s Hardware

        Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, News, and Anecdotes:
        Inside Italy’s Secret Mosaic School – Marianna Cerini at BBC
        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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