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Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Not Everyone Has Drunk the Francis Kool Aid – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition &. . .
2. Why This Leftist “Catholic” Group is Dying – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
3. Closing Francis’ Coffin – Did They Put the Pachamama in There With Him? – Fr. Z’s Blog
4. The German Bishops are at It—Again. . . – Dennis Knapp at the Latin Right
5. The Death of Francis Has Left the Church in a Far Worse Situation – John Stephenson
6. Melinda Gates Says Fr. Richard Rohr Influenced Her to Use Contraception – Catholic Vote
7. JD Vance Opens Up About His Papal Meeting the Day Before Pope Died – Catholic Herald
8. The Vatican is Now in Utter Chaos, as was Foreseeable – The Wanderer via Rorate Cæli
9. Christianity Today Says No Nails Were Used in the Crucifixion. Wait. What? – Mat. Archbold
10. How Do We Respond to the Death of a Bad Pope? – Timothy S. Flanders at 1 Peter 5

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit:
FBI: Judge, Former Catholic Charities Director Sheltered Illegal Immigrant from Arrest – CWR
The Pope We Need is Not Who You Think – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
Staff, Students, & Alumni Oppose Marquette University’s Scandalous Pride Month – TFP

Analysis and Punditry:
The Roman Catholic Church in 2025 – John Byron Kuhner
You are What You Worship – Brother Barnabas Wilson at the Imaginative Conservative
Fr. Lanteri Finds an Eager & Capable Collaborator to Help Build Amicizia in Turin – TFP
Science, Contraception, & the Missed Opportunity of Vatican II – Pat. Pullicino at Catholic Herald

Pope Francis Analysis, Punditry, and New::
Pope Francis & the Vatican Deep State – Mary Ann Glendon, J.D., at First Things
The Top 5 Papal Controversies of the Francis Pontificate – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
Never Forget: Pope Francis on Covid – Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
In Praise of Pope Francis – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Francis & the End of the Imperial Papacy (excerpt) – Ross Douthat
The Media’s Selective Understanding of a Complexed Pope – Gavin Ashenden at Catholic Herald
Retrospect on a Pontificate – George Weigel at First Things
Pope of Ambiguity – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D., at First Things
De Mortuis Nisi Bonum – Fr. Matthew Solomon at Oriens Journal
Pope Francis’s Managerial Revolution – Nathan Pinkoski at Compact Magazine
The Death of Pope Francis (2013–2025): End of an Era? – Roberto de Mattei at Voice Of The. . .

Anecdotes on the Francis Pontificate:
Gave Church a Dozen Years of Ambiguity, Contradiction, & Confusion – John M. Grondelski, PhD.
The End of the Reign of Error – Anonymous Catholic Convert
His Pastoral Strategy Was a Recipe for Institutional Suicide – Larry Chapp, Ph.D.

Popesplaining the Francis Pontificate:
Francis in Full – Bishop Robert E. Barron, S.T.D., at First Things 39
Pope Francis, Trad Icon – Sohrab Ahmari at First Things

Interregnum Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Extraordinary Scale of the Crisis Facing the Next Pope – Damian Thompson at the Spectator
Cardinal Mahony’s Coffin-Closing Cameo Means It is Business as Usual – Chr. R. Altieri at CWR
Cardinal Re Suggests Pope Francis is in Heaven Already? – Joe McLane on Newsmax
Cardinal Burke Launches Novena for the Universal Church as Conclave Approaches – Ed Pentin
Pope Francis Is Laid to Rest in Rome: All the Videos – Catholic Arena
Pope Francis’ Funeral: Full Text of Homily by Cardinal Re – National Catholic Register

Conclave Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pay No Attention to the Conclave – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
‘Papabile’: Péter Cardinal Erdő – John L. Allen at Crux via Catholic Herald
What Cardinals Want – J.D. Flynn, Ed. Condon, & Edgar Beltrán at the Pillar
Chat GPT Picks the Top Contenders – A Treasure To Be Shared
Names Have Been Selected to Deceive You & Manipulate the Process – Rorate Cæli
A Rorate Guide to the Cardinals & the Conclave – Serre Verweij via Rorate Cæli
Possible Pope? Pierbattista Cardinal Pizzabella – Fr. Allen J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Social Media Push for Cardinal Sarah as Next Pope Gains Momentum – Catholic Herald
The Vatican’s Scarlet Battle Toward White Smoke Has Begun – Hélène de Lauzun
What’s the Agenda on Call to Pre-Conclave Meetings that Began Last Tuesday? – Les Femmes
‘Papabile’: Cardinal Parolin – John L. Allen, Jr., at Crux via Catholic Herald
Catholics for Catholics Joins Bret Baier on Fox News for Conclave Analysis – Cthlcs For Cthlcs
“The One Who Goes Into the Conclave a Pope, Comes Out a Cardinal” – Chr. R. Altieri at CWR
Rejecting the Calls to Deadlock or Reject the Conclave – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Papabile: Cardinal Zuppi – John L. Allen at Crux via Catholic Herald
How Do They Choose a New Pope? – Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic
Cardinal Becciu & the 2025 Conclave – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Does Pope’s Death Augur War? – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Cultural & Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
For God, the Cid & Spain! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Are the Tariffs Really About the Tariffs? – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
Mourner in Chief – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
Trump 2028 Hats Available Now – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
Keeping the Cold Civil War Cold – Angelo Codevilla

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Almost 90% of German Arrest Warrants Are for Foreign Nationals – Zolta Győri

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Longevity Clinics Promise More Years but Not Happiness – Tradition, Family, & Property
Growing Movement Promotes Eucharistic Adoration: An Invitation to All – Trad, Family, & Prop

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow Big Pulpit & the Editor-in-Chief on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
For All Your Fundraising Needs! – CatholicFundraiser.net

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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Persecution in Nigeria, Muslims Mass to Slaughter Christians – Truth Nigeria

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Why This Leftist “Catholic” Group Is Dying – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, & Property
2. Cardinal Pell on the Disastrous Pontificate – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
3. Did Pope Francis Simply Disappear? – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
4. Catholic Brawl Over Talmud on X – Joseph Shaw Tangles with Avoiding Babylon Host Anthony
5. Francis, an Admirer of Peron & the Most Culpably Heretical Pope in History? – Henry Sire
6. Pope Francis’ Papacy Already Seems Like a Relic of a Bygone Age – Matthew Archbold at CMR
7. The Real Pope Francis Effect – Peter Wolfgang at Catholic Culture
8. How to Obtain a Plenary Indulgence on Divine Mercy Sunday After Popes Death – ChurchPOP
9. Cardinal Müller Warns Church Risks Split if ‘Orthodox’ Pope Not Chosen – Catholic Herald
10. Fake Conclave, True Pope? – S.D. Wright at the WM Review

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit:
Staff, Students, & Alumni Oppose Marquette University’s Scandalous Pride Month – TFP
Legacy of the Peronist Pope – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
Our Next Pope If It Were Up to Me – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic

Analysis and Punditry:
Attempting to Justify Stealing by Calling it Social Justice – Genesius at Catholic Stand
Chairman of the Latin Mass Society Dr Joseph Shaw – Catholic Unscripted
Tragic Anniversary: 60 Years of Decline in Catholic Schools – Patrick Reilly at Newman Society
Historian Urges Careful Examination of Record of Pope Pius XII & the Holocaust – CWR
Islamicized Europe May Be Ripe for Revival – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at the Stream
New Book Helps Ignite a Spiritual Revolution with the Witness of the First Millennial Saint – IT
Getting the Emphasis Right on Catholicism & Immigration: Reply to Feser – Ter. J. Sweeney, Ph.D.
Must a Catholic Be a Pacifist? – Michael Schmiesing at Catholic Answers Magazine

Pope Francis Analysis, Punditry, and New::
Francis Had Little Patience for Traditional Catholicism – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
Francis: Despite His Political Lapses, ‘He Was Surely a Good Man’ – Conrad Black
Francis’ Flops: Safeguard Doctrine, Cherish & Promote Theological. . . – Nathaniel Peters, Ph.D.
Francis Was One Filled with Apparent Incongruities & Even Contradictions – Rob. B. Greving, J.D.
Pope Francis & Accompanying Each Other Along the Path to Truth – Luis E. Tellez at Public Dscrs

Interregnum Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pope Francis’ Simple Marble Tomb at St. Mary Major Revealed – uCatholic
Pope Francis’ Ardent Love for St. Mary Major, His Final Resting Place – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza
China Largely Silent on Pope Francis’ Death Amid Global Tributes – Catholic World Report

Conclave Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why We Need a Pope from Africa – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Crisis
The New Pope’s #1 Priority – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them
Of Conclaves & Cardinals – Msgr. Charles C. Pope at Community In Mission
Pope Francis & Conclave 2025: Still waiting for a Third-Millennium Pope – Susan Hanssen

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Longevity Clinics Promise More Years but Not Happiness – Tradition, Family, & Property
Growing Movement Promotes Eucharistic Adoration: An Invitation to All – Trad, Family, & Prop
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Conclave Watch: Wanna Bet? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
Pope Francis Had All the Wrong Friends & None of the Right Enemies – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Next Pope Should Undo Everything Francis Did. . . – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
Tradition is the Voice of Time. . . – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
A Storm Brews over the Credibility of Climate Studies – G. Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property
Ukraine Fights from a Position of Strength, Not Weakness – Tradition, Family, & Property
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow Big Pulpit & the Editor-in-Chief on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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Analysis and Punditry:
Christians are being Massacred in Nigeria – Faraz Pervaiz on X
Growing Support for Non-Cardinal Bishop Athanasius Schneider to be Next Pope – Matt Gaspers
Reminder: God (Holy Spirit) Does Not Choose the Pope – Lepanto Institute on X
Longevity Clinics Promise More Years but Not Happiness – Tradition, Family, & Property
One Less Conservative Cardinal, Due to Poor Health – Steven O’Reilly on X
Spanish Leftist Government Wants To Destroy Tallest Cross in the World? – Spirit Daily Blog
Cardinal Dolan: Next Pope Needs More Clarity on Teaching – Catholics For Catholics on X
Why Did Pope Francis Restrict the Ancient Latin Mass? – Peter Pinedo
‘Hear Us, Lucifer’: German Football Fans Unveil Satanic Prayer In Latin – The Christian Post
Survey Shows Rise in Gen Z Catholic Church Attendance – Catherine Pepinster at the Tablet
Catholics Outnumber Anglicans Two to One among Gen Z Churchgoers – The Times
The Quiet Revival: Gen Z Leads Rise in Church Attendance – Rh. McAleer, Ph.D., at Bible Society

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Growing Movement Promotes Eucharistic Adoration: An Invitation to All – Trad, Family, & Prop

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

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Storm Brews over the Credibility of Climate Studies – G. Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property
Ukraine Fights from a Position of Strength, Not Weakness – Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Truth from T.S. Eliot – Fr. Z’s Blog
For All Your Fundraising Needs! – CatholicFundraiser.net
Ex-OnlyFans Creator Is Being Haunted – Lila Rose
Follow Big Pulpit & the Editor-in-Chief on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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. . .First Batch of Analysis, Punditry, and News. . .

Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
VVEDNESDAY EARLY MORNING EDITION – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories (First Batch) on Big Pulpit:
1. Pope Francis is Dead, But the Damage is Done. – Steve Skojec at The Skojec File
2. Is the Way Already Paved for the New Pope? – Hélène de Lauzun at the European Conservative
3. ‘No Whining’ – Papal Door Sign Attracts Attention During Apartment Sealing – The Pillar
4. The 135 Cardinal Electors Mapped Out – MapP on Reddit
5. Convicted Cardinal Becciu Claims Conclave Voting Rights; Vatican Said ‘No’ – The Pillar
6. The Pope’s First Duty – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
7. 2025 Papal Conclave Ideological Makeup (Graph) – Trad West on X
8. Facts—and Fictions—about the Papal Interregnum – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
9. Bishop Schneider & Fr. Ripperger Give Us Prayers for a Holy Pope – Kennedy Hall at Mere. . .
10. The World’s Spiritual Director – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at First Things

Conclave Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Eligible Electors by Region for the Next Pope (Map) – APrimitiveMartian on Reddit

Papal Interregnum Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pope Francis’s Funeral & Tomb Showcase His Legacy – David G. Bonagura, Jr., at Catholic Culture
In Death as in Life, Pope Francis Shuns Tradition. – Catholic Unscripted on YouTube
The Francis Pontificate: Finding the Good – Danielle Heckenkamp at 1 Peter 5
Italian Freemasonry Mourns Francis, a Kindred Spirit – The WM Review
Remembering Pope Francis – Vlad Tepes
General Congregation Begins: Cardinals Suspend Beatifications, Swear to Secrecy – NC Register
The Pope is Dead: What Happens Next? – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam
Pope Francis: A Pontificate of the Heart – Gregory R. Beabout, Ph.D., at Public Discourse

Other Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
For All Your Fundraising Needs! – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow Big Pulpit & the Editor-in-Chief on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Bigger Crowds Seen at Easter Masses This Year in Many Places – National Catholic Register

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Pope Benedict’s Time-Bomb – Joseph Pearce at What We Need Now
2. To Be Living in a Time so Bereft of Reason That This Could Even Be a Question – TACatholic
3. Historic U.S. Church Opens Doors to Visitors 320 Years After Closing Down – Spirit Daily Blog
4. Five Good Movies for Easter Vacation – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at Kmita’s Library
5. Gwen Stefani Sneaks Our Lady of Perpetual Help Prayer Cards in Easter Vid – Hollywood Cth
6. As Catholic Church Enters New Era, U.S. Members Push It Right – The Wall Street Journal
7. The Death of Pope Francis & Benepapism – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
8. Freud, Hitler, Stalin, Trotsky, & Franz Joseph Together at the Same Time in Vienna – TACthlc
9. Where Did Jesus Disciples Go After the Last Supper (Map) – Sad_Bug8421 on Reddit
10. Fire Devastates New York Catholic Church on Holy Saturday – Grace Porto at Catholic Vote

Analysis and Punditry:
The Real Timeline of the Last Supper & the Crucifixion – Fray Luis at the WM Review
The Chartres Pilgrimage Continues to Grow Amid Liturgical Tensions – S. Tadié at NC Register
Longevity Clinics Promise More Years but Not Happiness – Tradition, Family, & Property
Ecumenical Problems with a ‘Common Easter’ – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at New Oxford Review
(Pipe) Smoking as a Conservative Act – Gary W. Houchens, Ph.D., at the Imaginative Conservative
Le Miroir de Jésus – Massimo Scapin at 1 Peter 5
Why Divine Mercy Sunday is the Perfect Conclusion to Easter Week – Scepter Blog
Q&A with Michael Pakaluk, Translator of the Gospel of Matthew – B. Short at Catholic Bible Talk

News:
Growing Movement Promotes Eucharistic Adoration: An Invitation to All – Trad, Family, & Prop

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Schools Don’t Know How Well Cell Phone Policies Are Working. You Can Help. – After Babel

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Jesus Among the Blossoms by Kim Ki-Chang, Art for the Day – The American Catholic
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Storm Brews over the Credibility of Climate Studies – G. Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property
Demographic Reality: Muslims Largest Religious Group in Vienna Classrooms – TEC News
Ukraine Fights from a Position of Strength, Not Weakness – Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Jurassic World Coming True: Extinct Wolf Brought Back – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
King Charles Makes Easter About Islam – James MacPherson at The Daily Declaration
Wondering What the 2028 Ecclesial Assembly Will Be Like? Latin America, Part II – TFP
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
For All Your Fundraising Needs! – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow Big Pulpit & the Editor-in-Chief on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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. . .Second Batch of Analysis, Punditry, and News. . .

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit (Second Batch):
1. Cardinal Zen Warning Us That the Fix is In – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
2. Hades Pontificate End: 12 Years of Autocracy, Instability, Confusion & Error – P Kwasniewski
3. The Most Important Papabili: – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
4. Pope Francis, My Worst Protestant Nightmare – Carl R. Trueman at First Things
5. Unusual Names You Read about been Selected to Deceive You, Manipulate Process – R Cæli
6. Conclave Watch: What Do You Think? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
7. Julie Jahenny Prophecy Referred to Benedict, Not Francis – The Daily Knight
8. Conclave of 2025: Elect a Catholic This Time – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the Amrcn Catholic
9. The Attitude of Pope Francis: Après Moi, Le Déluge – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
10. Aftermath – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog

Pope Francis Analysis and Punditry:
May Pope Francis Rest in Peace & May Peace Return to Mother Church – Fr. John A. Perricone
Pope Francis in His Own Words: 12 Key Quotes That Defined His 12-Year Pontificate – Register
Pope Never Visited Argentina, Some Blame its Volatile Politics – A. Calatrava & I. Debre at AP
Pope Francis: A Friend of the Jewish People – Michele Chabin at National Catholic Register
Remembering Pope Francis’ 2015 Visit to the United States – CNA via National Catholic Register
Cardinal Nichols’ BBC Radio 4 Tribute to Pope Francis – Catholic Herald

Pope Francis News:
Live Updates: Pope Francis Lies in State Ahead of His Funeral, Set for Saturday – AP

Indiscriminate Analysis and Punditry on the Death of Pope Francis:
Never Another Jesuit Pope – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
Who Is Going To Be The New Pope? – Lila Rose
From Sede Vacante to Conclave: Key Terms to Know at the Start of a Papal Transition – CNA
Watching & Waiting: Customs & Ceremonies Surrounding Death of a Pope – Catholic Herald

Indiscriminate News on the Death of Pope Francis:
Trump to Attend Funeral; Ordered Flags at Half Staff – D. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
Pope Francis to Be Buried at St. Mary Major Basilica Following Saturday Funeral – CWR
Vatican: Cardinals Prepare for Pope Francis’s Funeral – TEC News/AFP
Putin, Zelensky Pay Homage to Pope Francis – TEC News

Other Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
For All Your Fundraising Needs! – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow Big Pulpit & the Editor-in-Chief on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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. . .First Batch of Analysis, Punditry, and News. . .

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit (First Batch):
1. Gavin Ashenden’s Devastating Critique Of Pope Francis’ Legacy – Gavin Ashenden via Cmp Clg
2. Opinion: The Vatican Needs a D.O.V.E. – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Catholic World Report
3. Are Popes Hit on the Head When They Die, is There Special Hammer for That – Weird Catholic
4. A Pontificate Marked by Contradictions – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
5. Praying For A Trumpian Pope – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
6. The Era of Making a Mess is Over (At Least We Hope So!) – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
7. Steve Bannon & John Yep: 3 Potential Options for the New Pope – Catholics For Catholics
8. The Legacy of Pp. Francis Following His Death – Gavin Ashenden, et al., at Catholic Unscripted
9. Who is Cardinal Farrell, the Camerlengo & a Key Figure in the Papal Transition? – CWR
10. Vatican Releases Pope Francis’ Cause of Death – C News Agency via Catholic World Report

Pope Francis Analysis and Punditry:
The Mystery of Pope Francis Intrigue Surrounded the Late Pontiff – Thomas of Celano at UnHerd
Pope Francis’ Grandfatherly Advice – Joseph Pearce at National Catholic Register
Pope Francis’ Greatest Achievement Was Emphasizing Mercy – Austin Ivereigh at Time Magazine

Pope Francis News:
U.S Bishops Mourn Pope Francis’ Death, Recall His ‘Pastoral’ Legacy – Catholic World Report
Full Text: Here is Pope Francis’ Testament – Catholic News Agency via Catholic World Report
Photos: Thousands Gather for Rosary in St. Peter’s Square After Death of Pope Francis – CWR
King & Queen Have ‘Heavy Hearts’ After Pope’s Death – Adam Durbin at BBC

Indiscriminate Analysis and Punditry on the Death of Pope Francis:
Pope Francis RIP – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Why You Should Care About The Pope – Lila Rose

Indiscriminate News on the Death of Pope Francis:
Vatican Releases Minute-Long Video of Traditional Sealing of Papal Apt – New Advent Blog
Pope Francis’ Death: Vatican Holds First Step in Papal Funeral Rites – Catholic World Report

Other Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
For All Your Fundraising Needs! – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow Big Pulpit & the Editor-in-Chief on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Nigeria Soaked in ‘Ocean of Blood’, After Murders of 200 Christians in One Week – C Herald
Pope Francis, Requiescat In Pace (New Stories) – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories for Big Pulpit:
1. Politically Correct USCCB Issued Disclaimer For Good Friday’s Gospel – Complicit Clergy
2. Just in Case This Blog Becomes Inaccessible. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. Taking My Non-Binary Friend to Tenebrae – Unam Sanctam Catholicam
4. New ChaptGPT Model Obsessed with the Immaculate Conception – The American Catholic
5. Exorcist ‘Proof’ of the Resurrection – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
6. Did Vatican II Reject Two Sources of Revelation? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
7. Rejoice! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
8. Why I Left Anglicanism & Became Catholic – Heather Tomlinson at National Catholic Register
9. The Resurrection of Europe? – Joseph Pearce at Catholic World Report
10. Nigeria Soaked in ‘Ocean of Blood’, After Murders of 200 Christians in One Week – C Herald

Analysis and Punditry:
How a Stolen Rosary Led One Young Woman to the Catholic Church – Catholic World Report
How the Shroud of Turin Still Puzzles the Scientific Age – Matthew Archbold at NC Register
Growing Movement Promotes Eucharistic Adoration: An Invitation to All – Trad, Family, & Prop
Did Blessed Ann Catherine Emmerich See the Resurrection? – Mch. H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Wondering What the 2028 Ecclesial Assembly Will Be Like? Latin America, Part II – TFP
The Young Converts Leading Catholicism’s U.K. Comeback – The Week UK via MSN News

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
God is Always Near – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Cultural & Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Archeologist’s Comment on Human Sacrifice Shows Inanity of Oppression Studies Mindset – CF
Living in Gatsby’s World We’re Still Fixated on Self-creation – Jordan Castro at UnHerd

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Storm Brews over the Credibility of Climate Studies – G. Isbell at Tradition, Family, & Property

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Ukraine Fights from a Position of Strength, Not Weakness – Tradition, Family, & Property

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

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
#TradCath: Why Gen Z Rebellion Means Converting to Catholicism – Premier Christianity
Evidence for the Resurrection – Lila Rose
America Mobilizes to Hold 1,067 Rallies Defending Traditional Marriage – Trad, Family, & Prop
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
For All Your Fundraising Needs! – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow Big Pulpit & the Editor-in-Chief on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit (All Batches):
1. There is No Need to Sugar-Coat Francis’ Departure with Pious Platitude – P.A. Kwasniewski
2. Francis Was Not a Great Pope. . .a Mixed Legacy – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing On. . .
3. The Frontrunners to Succeed Francis: 6 Cardinals Who Could be Next Pope – Clemente List
4. Raymond Arroyo Corrects ABC News on Cardinal Farrell – Raymond Arroyo on X
5. Could the Pope’s Death Mean the Demise of Liberal Catholicism? – Rod Dreher at the EC
6. Francis Was Not a Good Pope. . .Not a Bad Person – Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic
7. The Tragedy of Pope Francis – Brendan O’Neil at Spiked
8. The Disturbing Prospect of a Parolin Pontificate – Damian Thompson at the Spectator on X
9. Pope Francis is Dead: A Traditionalist Response – Timothy S. Flanders at 1 Peter 5
10. Pray for a New Pope to Who Will Be. . . Better Than We Deserve! – Fr. Z’s Blog

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit (All Batches):
The Church After Francis – Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., at First Things
Pope Francis Dies at 88 Marking the End of a Tumultuous Pontificate – Edward Pentin
Pope Francis Dies – What Will His Legacy Be? – Damian Thompson & Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith

. . .Third Batch of Analysis, Punditry, and News. . .

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit (Third Batch):
1. There is No Need to Sugar-Coat Francis’ Departure with Pious Platitude – P.A. Kwasniewski
2. Francis Was Not a Great Pope. . .a Mixed Legacy – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing On. . .
3. Raymond Arroyo Corrects ABC News on Cardinal Farrell – Raymond Arroyo on X
4. Francis Was Not a Good Pope. . .Not a Bad Person – Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic
5. The Tragedy of Pope Francis – Brendan O’Neil at Spiked
6. Pope Francis is Dead: A Traditionalist Response – Timothy S. Flanders at 1 Peter 5
7. The Disturbing Prospect of a Parolin Pontificate – Damian Thompson at the Spectator on X
8. Pope Francis Dies – What Will His Legacy Be? – Damian Thompson & Fr. A. Lucie-Smith
9. The Legacy of Francis is Chaos, Confusion, & Division in the Catholic Church – J.D. Davidson
10. Conclave Meeting Called, Tomorrow 9 AM Rome Time – Bree A. Dail on X

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit (Third Batch):
The Chaos, Bribes, Corruption, & More on the Upcoming Conclave – Kennedy Hall at Mere. . .
After Francis’ Death, I Feel. . . Nothing – Dymphna’s Road
Francis Legacy Lives as Top Vatican Woman Gets Accidental Invite to Conclave – E Allen at Crux

Analysis and Punditry:
Catholic Herald Editor, Simon Caldwell, on GB News Regarding Death of Francis – Cthlc Herald

Pope Francis Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Francis Has Died: My Talk on Pope Francis & Pope JP II is Relevant Today – Steve Ray
Pope Francis’ Legacy: A Papacy Rooted in God’s Mercy – Msgr. Roger Landry at NC Register
The Chair in Rome is Empty . . . – Terry Mattingly at Rational Sheep
A Pope Who Broke the Mold & Reshaped the Catholic Church – Francis X. Rocca at NC Register

Conclave Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Interregnum! What Happens Next? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Pope Francis Has Passed Away – What Happens Next? – Lila Rose

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News on the Death of Pope Francis:
Pope Francis Dies from Cerebral Stroke – Charlotte Hazard at Just The News
USCCB Gives Liturgical Notes on the Death of Pope Francis – Adoremus Bulletin
Francis was Always an Enigma, Baffling to Catholic & Secular Observers Alike – Matthew Walther
Priests from Around the World Mourn Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square – N Catholic Register
CNA Explains: What Happens to Pope Francis’ Remains After Death? – Catholic News Agency
15 Beautiful Francis Quotes to Meditate on as the Church Mourns His Passing – ChurchPOP
One of Francis’s Last Prayer Intentions Urged People to ‘Look Less at Screens’ – Fast Company

Free, But You Need to Register to Read the Articles:
Francis Penned Not a New Symphony, but a Violent Cacophony – Ed. Condon at Spectator World
Is it Time for a Pope Donald? – Christopher Akehurst at Spectator Australia
The Francis Effect: He Moved Fast & Broke Things – Luke Coppen at the Spectator

. . .Second Batch of Analysis, Punditry, and News. . .

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit (Second Batch):
1. The Frontrunners to Succeed Francis: 6 Cardinals Who Could be Next Pope – Clemente List
2. Pope Francis Dies at 88 Marking the End of a Tumultuous Pontificate – Edward Pentin
3. Pray for a New Pope to Who Will Be. . . Better Than We Deserve! – Fr. Z’s Blog
4. The End of the Vatican II Era & the Future Conclave – New Catholic at Rorate Cæli
5. Unfortunately, Pope Francis’s Legacy Will Be One of Ambiguity & Confusion – S.A. McCarthy
6. Humble, but Determined, Francis Bent the Papacy to His Will – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at NP
7. . . .About Requiem Masses, Votives for Conclave . . . Novena to St. Catherine? – Fr. Z’s Blog
8. Electrifying, Maverick Pope Francis Leaves Behind ‘Roller Coaster’ Legacy – John L. Allen, Jr.
9. When Is Pope Francis’ Funeral? Vatican to Remember Jorge Mario Bergoglio – Newsweek
10. Pope Francis, 1936-2025 – Christopher R. Altieri at Catholic World Report

Analysis and Punditry:
EWTN CEO Michael Warsaw: Francis Death, Moment of Personal Grief for Catholics – NC Register

Pope Francis Analysis, Punditry, and News:
U.S. Cardinal Announces Pope’s Death to the World – Carol Glatz at CNS via Our Sunday Visitor
Pope Francis, RIP – Catholic Answers Magazine
More than a Decade of Service, Reform, & Hope – Exaudi
Pope Francis: The Pope of the Peripheries Who Shook Up the Church – Ntnl Catholic Register
Pope Francis Has Died at Aged 88 – Michael Haynes via Complicit Clergy
Throughout His Pontificate: A Look at Pope Francis’ Statements on Abortion – Catholic Vote
Pope Francis: A Papacy of Reform, Controversy, & Global Influence – Catholic Vote
His Holiness Pope Francis: 1936-2025 – Catholic Herald
The Pope of the People: Francis, a Shepherd with the Smell of the Sheep – Vatican News
The Pontificate of Pope Francis: A Leadership of Compassion & Renewal for the Church – Exaudi
Pope Francis Will Be Remembered for His Concern Over Refugees & Immigrants – Jn. Lavenburg
‘A Beacon Of Compassion’: World & Religious Leaders React To Francis’ Death – Clemente Listi
Pope Francis has Died on Easter Monday Aged 88 – Devin Watkins at Vatican News

Conclave Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pope Francis Has Died. Here’s What Happens Next. – Cindy Wooden at CNS via OSV News
After Papal Passing, What Comes Next? – Elise Ann Allen at Crux

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News on the Death of Pope Francis:
Cardinal Farrell to Preside at Rite of Ascertainment of Pope Francis’ Death – Vatican News
Pope Francis’ Last Public Message – Rome Reports
Mourning the Loss of a Pope: Novendiales Offers 9 Days of Prayer for the Holy Father – Cth Vote
Breaking: Pope Francis Has Died. – Joe McClane

. . .First Batch of Analysis, Punditry, and News. . .

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit (First Batch):
1. Could the Pope’s Death Mean the Demise of Liberal Catholicism? – Rod Dreher at the EC
2. The Church After Francis – Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., at First Things
3. With the Death of Francis, Some Will Have Questions About an Election – Fr. Z’s Blog
4. The Complex ‘Hagan Lio’ of Francis’ Many Legacies – J.D. Flynn at the Pillar
5. The Pope is Dead. Long Live the Papacy. – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
6. What Next? Cardinal Aveline? – The WM Review
7. Francis is Dead, RIP – The WM Review
8. Conclave: Let’s Pray for a Good Outcome for the Faith – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACatholic
9. What is the Legacy of Pope Francis (1936-2025)? – Hélène de Lauzun at the European. . .
10. The Jesuit Pope – R.R. Reno at First Things

Pope Francis Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pope Francis is Dead at 88 – The Pillar
Pope Francis Dies at 88, Ending Historic Pontificate Marked by Mercy & Reform – CNA via Reg

Conclave Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Sede Vacante: What Happens Now, & Who is in Charge? – The Pillar

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News on the Death of Pope Francis:
The Only Way to Sum This Up Is the Catholic Way – Saint Louis Catholic
Vatican Postpones Carlo Acutis Canonization Following Pope Francis’ Death – CNA via Reg
Pope Francis RIP. – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
Trump Releases Statement Following the Death of Pope Francis – Catholic Herald
World Reacts After Vatican Announces Pope’s Death – The Pillar
Rest in Peace Pope Francis – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
PopeWatch: Pope Francis Has Died – Fox News via the American Catholic
Pope Francis Has Died on Easter Monday – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
The Passing of Pope Francis – Magnificat
Prayers for Pope Francis: Eternal Rest Grant Unto Francis, O Lord – National Catholic Register
Pope Francis Dies Aged 88 – Catholic Herald
Live Updates: World Reacts to Death of Pope Francis – CNA via National Catholic Register

. . .X Reactions Below. . .

Top-10 Most Viewed Reactions to the Passing of Pope Francis on X:
1. Hope: Cardinal Sarah – Sachin Jose on X
2. Liberal Cardinal Boomers Out of Touch – Tim Stanley via Rorate Cæli on X
3. Last Public Appearance of Pope Francis – Bree A. Dail on X
4. My Heart Goes Out – J.D. Vance on X
5. Admiration for Doing His Duty on Easter Sunday – Rod Dreher on X
6. Novena: Send Us A Holy Pope – Lepanto Institute on X
7. Pope Passes at 88 – Crisis Magazine on X
8. Breaking: Pope Francis Passes Away – Diane Montagna on X
9. Prayer: For Imploring Holy Popes – Elizabeth Yore on X
10. Pray for the Soul of Pope Francis – Deacon Nick Donnelly on X

The Rest:
Eternal Rest – Gray Connolly on X

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. A Rare Example of Art Deco Vestment Work – Shawn R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
2. There Are Now More Catholics Than Protestants in Northern Ireland – K. Burgess at the Times
3. The Miracle That Grew From the Ashes of 2018 – Kevin Wells at Crisis Magazine
4. Tolkien’s Eucatastrophe & Easter – S.A. McCarthy at the American Spectator
5. Young Brits Favor Catholicism Over Anglican Church – Hélène de Lauzun at the European. . .
6. Who was Georges Chevrot? – James Hanna at Scepter Blog
7. Pope Calls for Peace, Warns Against ‘Logic of Fear’ in Easter Message ‘Urbi Et Orbi’ – CWR
8. Quick Look: New Catholic Bible Student Edition (Large Print) – Catholic Bible Talk
9. The Resurrection – Where Time Touches Eternity – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
10. Home, Sweet Home – Brother Bertrand Hebert, O.P., at Dominicana

Analysis and Punditry:
Record Number of Adult Baptisms in France Shows Surge Among Youth – Catholic News Agency
In Part, the Easter Story is One of Victory Over Tyrants – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at Ntnl Post
Texas Bishops Hail Passage of School Choice Bill in State Legislature – Catholic World Report

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

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
For All Your Fundraising Needs! – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow Big Pulpit & the Editor-in-Chief on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
SATVRDAY AFTERNOON EDITION – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Was Jesus Crucified Naked? – Steve Ray at Catholic Answers Magazine
2. The Coming Deluge of Converts to Catholicism – Shane Schaetzel at Real Clear Catholic
3. New Catholic Is Direct Descendant of Canonized Catholic Martyr – National Catholic Register
4. Colligite Fragmenta: Easter Sunday – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf at 1 Peter 5
5. Where Is Jesus Between His Death & Resurrection? – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community In. . .
6. Washington Irving & New York Easter – Roy-Charles A. Coulombe, K.C.S.S., at 1 Peter 5
7. Blessed Ann Catherine Emmerich on the Resurrection – Spirit Daily Blog
8. Rhonda Ortiz: Former Evangelical Protestant & Current Dappled Things Editor – CHN
9. We Are Joyful, Easter People – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand
10. Pope Francis in Easter Vigil Homily: Christ Is the ‘Turning Point’ in Human History – Register

Analysis and Punditry:
The Resurrection: The True Renaissance – Michael De Sapio at the Imaginative. . .
Into the Tempest: The Sleep of God & the Power of Prayer – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at KL

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

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Did the Apostles Lie About Jesus? – Fr. Robert Spitzer & Lila Rose
2025 Easter Bouquet of Poems – Poems for Persons of Interest
Follow Big Pulpit & the Editor-in-Chief on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
For All Your Fundraising Needs! – CatholicFundraiser.net

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The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property
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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Strange Rebirth of Christian England – Madeline Grant at the Telegraph via Yahoo! News

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. “He Descended Into Hell” – Notes on “The Harrowing of Hell” – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Jim Caviezel Says Jesus Spoke to Him While Filming Crucifixion – Complicit Clergy
3. Who Was Pontius Pilate? – Allison Barrick at National Catholic Register
4. Vance Visits Vatican: U.S. Vice President & Cardinal Parolin Address Global Concerns – CWR
5. The Easter Vigil: The Ceremony of Light – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at the American Catholic
6. God Bursts Into the World of Death; Holy Saturday in the Iconographic Tradition – Hilary White
7. Tony Esolen Reads “Saint Peter” – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song
8. The 7 Last Words & the Nicene Creed: ‘It Is Finished’ – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at NC Register
9. God Raises Up Potential Champions – The American Catholic
10. The Passion: Four Evangelists, One Narrative – Fr. Hen. J. Coleridge, S.J., et al., at WM Review

Analysis and Punditry:
“Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?” – Debra Esolen at Word & Song
The Meaning of Holy Saturday – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Holy Saturday 2025 – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow Big Pulpit & the Editor-in-Chief on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
For All Your Fundraising Needs! – CatholicFundraiser.net

A thank you to our sponsors:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property
and
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Top-10 Most Viewed Big Pulpit News Stories:
1. Desacralizing Lent – Michael P. Foley, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Movement
2. Young People Are Converting to Catholicism En Masse – Rikki Schlott at New York Post
3. This Easter, the Church Is Rising from the Grave – Sebastian Morello at the European. . .
4. Bishop Egan Praises Supreme Court for ‘Standing Firm’ Against Gender Ideologues – C Herald
5. Archaeologists Uncover Early Use of Site Beneath Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem – CWR
6. We All Killed Him – Kennedy Hall at Crisis Magazine
7. Good Friday, Good news, and the Young – Peter Wolfgang at Catholic Culture
8. ‘One Who Shows the Way’: Bishop Varden on the Triduum with Mary – Luke Coppen
9. Why Christ’s Resurrection is Trustworthy – Lila Rose
10. Behold the Wood of the Cross – Fr. Patrick Briscoe at Our Sunday Visitor

Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Catechumens in Canada Enter Church Drawn to Truth, Beauty, Goodness – Catholic World Report
Good Friday – Roseanne T. Sullivan