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Bastille Lady DayFrench Secularists Having a Difficult Time Accepting that Secularism Is in Retreat

by Pierre Manent

of First Things

Is France a Nation on the Verge of Civil War? – Jonathan Miller, Irish Examiner
How the World Looks From the Russian Perspective – Sergey Karaganov, Russia in Glbl Affrs
Islamist Terror Could Kill Off the West’s Liberal Values – Janet Daley, Daily Telegraph
New Name for New Politics News Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
France: Understand the Enemy as He Understands Himself – Rémi Brague, First Things
Vote to Name the New Civilization Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
How Dangerous Is Russia? – Nikolas K. Gvosdev, The National Interest
Is NAFTA Doomed? – Thomas Walkom, Toronto Star
Europe’s Brexit Hangover: Mild – Nouriel Roubini, Project Syndicate
How Big of a Threat Is North Korea? – The Week, The Week
The West’s Decline Would Hurt China – Minxin Pei, Project Syndicate
Central Asian States Strive to Distill Local Culture – Catherine Putz, The Diplomat
After 20 Years, Iran & These Kurdish Rebels Are Fighting Once Again – Robert Andrea, WIB
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BYZANTINE TUESDAY EDITION

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Patriarch Warns: Western Politicos & Media Mislead World on Mid East – Victor Gaetan, NCReg
New Name for New Politics News Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
What Are the Differences Between Catholics and Eastern Orthodox Anyway? – Carl Bunderson
Vote to Name the New Civilization Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
Catholic Church Should Heed Warning Proffered by Orthodox Infighting – Fr. A. Lucie-Smith
What’s the Oldest Continuously Operating Library in the World? St. Catherine’s. . . – D. Esparza
“Two Significant Positive Outcomes” from the Pan-Orthodox Council – Nicholas Denysenko
Maronite Monks Work to Establish Monastery in Washington State – Jim Graves, The Ct Wr Rp
Solemn Consecration of the City of Aliquippa: Eastern Rite Beauty! – Knights of Columbus
Metropolitan Kallistos Sees Successes & Regrets After Holy & Great Council – Michael Heinlein
A Blessedly Unpredictable Council – Cyril Hovorun, First Things
New Religious Laws in Russia Not Expected to Hurt Catholic Church – Mary Rezac, Ct Nw Ag
Russian Orthodox Church: Recent Council Can’t be Regarded as Pan-Orthodox – Interfax
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© CE/EC Flag of Turkey 6/12/2003Christians Pay Price as Turkey turns to Islam after Attempted Coup

by Marco Giannengeli

of Sunday Express

Moderate Syrian Opposition Purely Imaginary, Syrian Bishop Said – Agenzia Fides
Pakistan Must Prevent Terror Groups from Exploiting Kashmir Crisis – Lisa Curtis
Video Exposes CAIR’s Cynical & Deceptive “Islamophobin” Campaign – Robert Spencer
The Plight of Iraqi Christians: Chilcot on the Warnings That were Missed – Megan Griffiths
An Encyclical on Islam? – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
An Ideology for Global Power – Jessica Meyers, Providence Magazine
Muslims Go to Mass Across France in Show of Solidarity with Catholics – Natl Cthlc Register
Beyond Islam, the Story of Disappearing Religions – Barton Dempsey, Providence Magazine
Countering Violent Sunni Extremism in the Fertile Crescent – Kevin Stringer & Lama Jbarah
The Muslim Community Won’t Bury Them, But We Should – Rebecca Frech, The Cthlc Cnsprcy
Christians & Muslims Share a Bond, and Jihadists Are Determined to Smash It – Nic. Frankovich
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Millet Angelus PaintingCreating a National Culture Not Dominated by Christians but Leavened by Them

by Robert Royal, Ph.D.,

of The Catholic Thing

The Libertarian Candidate on Religious Liberty And Abortion – Matthew Archbold, Cr Mn Rp
The Pundits Who Cried Wolf – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Vote to Name the New Civilization Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
When Voting Your Conscience Became a Political Liability – Timothy J. Gordon, Crisis Mgzn
Leaked e-mails Show DNC Meetings with Anti-Religious Freedom Project – Kevin J. Jones
Even a Former Obama Staffer Thinks the Democratic Platform Is Extreme – Matt Hadro, C.N.A.
No You Can’t Vote for Hillary – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Kaine’s Conscience & His Party’s Hard Line on Abortion – The Editors, National Cthlc Register
The Politics of Solidarity: A Case for the American Solidarity Party – David McPherson, F.T.
Just a Reminder: The Democrats are the Party of Abortion – Donald R. McClarey J.D., TACth
The GOP Convention Exposes the Reality of Media Bias – Robert Stacy McCain, The Am Spect
Why Is the “Mainstream” Media Ignoring the Hillary Clinton Scandals? – Dave Griffey, D.F.
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TUESDAY EDITION

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Ana_Credit_Elise_Harris_CNAThis Young Postulant Says ‘Don’t be Afraid’ of God’s Calling

by Elise Harris

of the Catholic News Agency

3 Tips for Dealing with After-School Satanist Kids Clubs – Trent Horn, Catholic Answers
World Youth Day Shows Poland Can Help the West Rediscover Its Roots – Filip Mazurczak
President Obama’s Sex-Driven War on Science – Gerard V. Bradley, Public Discourse
New Name for New Politics News Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
15 Reasons to Navigate the Tiber with Devin Rose – Shaun McAfee, epicPew
Vote to Name the New Civilization Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
Must-Read Book: The Four Keys to Everlasting Love – Theresa Williams, Ignitum Today
Everyday Life in France, AD 2016 – Robert de Saint Jacques, The Catholic Thing
Louisiana Priest Immediately Suspended after Child Porn Arrest – Catholic News Agency
An Open Letter to Pope Francis on Muslim Immigration – Jason Jones & John Zmirak
Are We Unworthy? A Response to Christine Horner – Thomas Clements, Ignitum Today
Priest/Former Dorm Rector at U. of N. Dame: Dorm Must Foster Moral Development – A. Wilson
Father John Hollowell Calls Out Head of Planned Parenthood – Donald R. McClarey J.D.
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Imminent Italian Bank Collapse Cartoonish Bus painted in Italian flag teetering on cliffItalian Banks: Italy’s Teetering Banks Will be Europe’s Next Crisis

via The Economist

Vote to Name the New Civilization Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
The Unlikely Origins of Russia’s Manifest Destiny – Charles Clover, Foreign Policy
Erdogan’s Final Agenda: Where Does Turkey Go from Here? – Uri Friedman, The Atlantic
In Venezuela’s Socialist Paradise, Workers Report To Labor Camps – Robert Tracinski, TF
The Grotesque in Flannery O’Connor’s Wise Blood – Julia Meloni, The Civilized Reader
NATO’s Looming Battles. . . With Itself – Judy Dempsey, Carnegie Europe
Only America Can Keep a China-India War from Erupting – McDaniel Wicker, The Natl Interest
William Shakespeare and the Socratic-Christian Heritage – L. Joseph Hebert, Public Discourse
Jerusalem of the East: The American Christians of Pyongyang, 1895-1942 – Robert S. Kim J.D.
The Minor Incident that Sparked the Peloponnesian War – Christopher Morrissey, TIC
Three Western Worries About Turkey – Marc Pierini, Carnegie Europe
Going Hungry in Venezuela – Vladimir Hernandez, BBC News Magazine
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MONDAY EXTRA

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Latin Liturgy BeautyHow a Small-Town Parish Disposed of Its Troublesome Priest

by Timothy J. Williams, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

New Name for New Politics News Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
Wandering Around, Replacing the Crucifix: Priests Need to Respect Rubrics – Fr. Mat. Pittam
Vote to Name the New Civilization Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
Funeral Homily of Slain French Priest-Martyr: “A God of Death, a Moloch” – Gates of Vienna
The Catholic Conspiracy Turns 3 Months Old, How We Doin’? – Larry D, The Cthlc Conspiracy
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Defends Defiance of Fed Court on SNAP’s Activities – David F. Pierre Jr.
Catholic Olympic Athletes Who Are Dominating Their Sports – Theresa Williams, epicPew
Church in India Faces Fresh Attacks on Mother Teresa – Anto Akkara, National Cthlc Register
10 Wonderful Activities Every Catholic Family Can This Summer – Rich Lamm, epicPew
Martyr of the First Commandment – William Doino Jr., First Things
Chinese Bishop Dead at 93, Spent 35 Years in Prison & Under Forced Labor – Wang Zhicheng
Blessing of the Cheese, We Kid You Not: There Is One in the Rituale Romanum – Dan. Esparza
NLM’s 11th Anniversary – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Movement
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Tim Kaine GlassesTim Kaine: “As Vice President, I Have to Get Comfortable With” Hillary Clinton Pushing Free Abortions

by Cortney O’Brien

of LifeNews.com

‘This Law Effectively Targets Religion’ – Archbishop William E. Lori, OSV Newsweekly
Vote to Name the New Civilization Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
Abortion and Deportation: Not Morally Equivalent – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Catholics Must Resist Ethno-Nationalism – Brandon McGinley, First Things
10 Reasons Catholics Should Vote For Trump – Colleen McCrum, Catholic Stand
Elevating Our Politics: Carson Holloway’s Recovery of a Nobler Debate – Paul O. Carrese
U.S. Gov. Signs Bill Bill Forcing Christian Doctors & Pregnancy Ctrs to Push Abortion – Jay Hobbs
Review of Hillary’s America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party – D.R. McClarey J.D.
What Is the Democratic Party’s ‘Progressive’ Vision of Religious Freedom? – Matt Hadro
Trump, Kaine, and More Illusions – George Weigel, The Dispatch
10 Reasons I Can Not Vote for Trump (or Clinton) – Birgit Jones, Catholic Stand
Does the First Amendment Protect Warrior Religions? – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis Mgzn
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MONDAY EDITION

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Bishop Nunzio GalantinoAt World Youth Day Bishop Nunzio Galantino Rewrites the Biblical Story of Sodom

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

of Fr. Z’s Blog

A Christian Future or a Pagan One? – Gregory J. Sullivan J.D., The Catholic World Report
Catholics Who Drop F-Bombs with Aplomb – Austin Ruse, Crisis Magazine
Pro-Life Catholics Deserve Better Than These Two Notorious Bloggers – Stephen Herreid, TS
An Extraordinary Form Requiem Mass for Fr Jacques Hamel – Gregory DiPippo, New Lit Mov
Full Text of Pope Francis’ In-Flight Press Conference from Poland – National Catholic Register
Abortions for Men! – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
Avoid Rush to Judgment on Allegations Against Cardinal Pell, Pope Francis Advises – N.C. Rgstr
N.F.P. as a Mama of Three – Julie Baldwin, Ignitum Today
Transforming Competition into Love – Anne DeSantis, Catholic Stand
Pope Francis: The World Youth Day Against the World Without God – Andrea Gagliarducci, MV
Pope Francis to Youth: Leave the Sofa and Make Your Mark on History – Edward Pentin
Vote to Name the New Civilization Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
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SUNDAY EDITION

Full Baptism Catholic Church10 Fool Proof Steps for Bringing Your Friends/Family to the Catholic Church

by Shaun McAfee

of epicPew

Cardinal Nichols Discourages Priests from Celebrating Mass Ad Orientem – Madeleine Teahan
Polish Bishop Hopes Amazing Sign of Red Host Will Grow Eucharistic Devotion – Filip Mazurczak
Why Are So Many Evangelicals Turning to the Catholic Church? – Kathy Schiffer, N.C. Register
Like Chesterton’s Wit & the Joy of Francis of Assisi? You Must Read This Book: Mr. Blue – Mayer
A Flawed Search for Japan’s Hidden Christianity – Eric Cunningham Ph.D., The Cth Wrld Rep
6 Saints Who Were Also Extremely Courageous Soldiers – Theresa Williams, epicPew
Three (3) Reasons Why Writing Is Good for You – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
It Was a Sunday Morning When Rip(Me) Went to Sleep(ing) Through Life – H.L. Duncan, Ct St
Drawing Saints: Seattle Artist Puts Love of Holy Lives on Canvas – Joseph Pronechen, N.C. Reg
“Keeping Our Eyes Fixed On Jesus” – Sister Christine M. Neumann, Catholic Stand
Be a Flame, Evangelize – Pete Socks, Catholic Stand

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SATURDAY EDITION

Young Mother Teresa AgnesMother Teresa’s Formative Years in the Periphery

by Ines A. Murzaku

of The Catholic Thing

The Indirect Attack On God – Mitchell Kalpakgian Ph.D., Truth and Charity Forum
Here’s the Skinny on Gluttony – Angelo Stagnaro, National Catholic Register
The Doctrine of the Twelve Apostles: the Didaché – Daniel Esparza, Aleteia
Historical Images of Barcelona Charterhouse, 1960 – Gregory DiPippo, New Liturgical Mvmnt
God’s Hands and Feet, Dealing with Suffering – Paul Oakes, Catholic Stand
10 Things You Should Never Say to a Nun – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
The Sacrament of Touch – David Torkington, Catholic Stand
Quæritur: I Have No One to Ask to be Godparent for My Baby – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. Z’s Blog
Strange Dignity: Cormac McCarthy’s Child of God – Patrick Malone, Catholic Stand
Watch These Franciscan Sisters Play Water-balloon Volleyball – Shaun McAfee O.P., epicPew
The Unsolved Mystery of Mr. Dickens – Sean Fitzpatrick, The Civilized Reader

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