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The Heart of Bergoglio – Robert Royal, The Catholic Thing

The Head-Slapping Criticism of Pope Francis – Stacy Trasancos PhD
Pope Francis: Rupture vs. Change – Dr. Gerard M. Nadal, Coming Home
Michael Faraday Would Find Richard Dawkins Terrifying – F. Phillips, CH
Pope Francis’s Love-based Argument for God’s Existence – J. Jaoblonski
A Global Slaughter of Christians, But American Churches Silent – ByzPlpt
The Pragmatic Eudaimonist: Response to David Tubbs – Robert T. Miller
Ludwig von Pastor & the History of the Popes – Thomas J. Mauro, Crisis
Beautiful Day – Ryan Kraeger, Ignitum Today
The Eighth Deadly Sin? – Jason Liske, Ascending Mount Carmel
Pope’s Mass with Council of Cardinals: Humility & Service – J. Heimann
This is Saint Augustine’s Insight – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
Yes, I Am Trying to Convert You! – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing
It’s Rosary Month! – Over the Rhine and Into the Tiber
Breathing Catholic in the Shenandoah Valley – Regina Magazine
Thrills, a Poem – Patrick Pierce, Catholic Stand
Appeasement Back in Fashion – D. R. McClarey, The American Catholic
Loyola Cancels Abortion Coverage Amid Faculty Protests – P. J. Smith
Told Hes Racist, Univ Student Rejects Further Diversity Training – BNW
Levin’s “Liberty Amendments:” Struble’s Critique, Part Two – R. Struble
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The Little Flower: An Intercessor for Priests – Joe Heschmeyer, Shml Ppry

Will Pelosi Finally Get Her Comeuppance? – R. Cort Kirkwood, Crisis Mgzn
The Extraordinary Form Mass in America Today – Regina Magazine
Pope Francis: Humility Attract People to Church – The Catholic Herald
Nietzsche Meets Therese – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head
Last Breaking Bad, Walter White’s Probs: Bad Childhood Catechesis – Tb
Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, “Doctor of Merciful Love” – Tom Perna™
Tributes to J23, JP2 Pour in After Announcement – Edward Pentin, NCRg
St. Thérèse & Pope Francis – Sr. Theresa Noble, Pursued by Truth
Sung Liturgy in Ordinary Parish Life – Adam Bartlett, The Chant Café
Obamacare’s Abortion Mandate Gets Ready to Go – Peter Jesserer Smith
The Validity of Anglican (Episcopalians) Holy Orders – Cathy Caridi JCL
Little Sisters of the Poor Sue President Barack Obama – CNA
“I Love Jesus” and Other Non-Religions of Facebook – Brantly Millegan
Jesus Didn’t Found a Religion? – Kevin M. Tierney, Catholic Lane
An Open Letter to Atheists – Strange Notions
Five Finger Prayer Method – Omar Gutierrez, Catholic Vote
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“To Open Oneself to Modernity” Papal Interview w/Atheist Coming – Palmo

The Vatican II Crisis . . . Applied – Fr. Z’s Blog
Let’s Talk About Marriage – Rachel Lu, Mercator Net
What Makes a Saint? – Fr. Bartunek LC, Roman Catholic Spiritual Direction
Vatican Clears Embattled German Bishop of Wrongdoing – J. Luxmoore
Canon Law and False Abuse Allegations – Cathy Caridi JCL, Canon Law
Truth in Religion: Plurality of Religions & the Unity of Truth – J. Darrouzet
Winfield Scott and the Irish P. O. W.s – D. R. McClarey JD, American Cath
How to Read the Bible: A Three Step Plan – Taylor Marshall PhD
Spring for American Order of Preachers: Nashville Dominicans – Regina
The Religious Art of Daniel Mitsui – Christina Montes, Catholic Lane
Saving Our Locker Rooms – Brandon McGinley, Public Discourse
Papal Teaching Warns Against Excessive Government – S. M. Krason, CM
Too Many Women, Too Many Pills: Books, Movies, Music – C.Donaldson, Alt
Did Dinosaurs Die Before the Fall? – Jimmy Akin, Strange Notions
Mater Misericordiae Hospital – Bishop James D. Conley, On the Square
Clever Tumblr Spoof on Anglican Solemn High Mass – K. Pluth, Chant Café
Florida Catholics Plan Prayer Vigils to Protest Death Penalty – C/E/D/N
Art for the Masses – God and Caesar
Pope Francis & Rabbi Skorka Make History in the Vatican – G. O’Connell, VI
French Bishop Defames Melkite Catholic Patriarch Over Syria – Ror Cæli
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Veiling in America – Roseanne T. Sullivan, Regina Magazine

Why I Am Worried About Pope Francis – Donald R. McClarey JD, TACthlc
Is There a Difference Between a Nun & a Sister? – Sr. Timothy Marie
Cultural Revival Depends on Catholic Renewal – James Kalb, Crisis Mgzn
New Orleans Schools to Reschedule Sports & Keep Sunday Sacred – CNA
Dorothy Day’s Editor: Robert Ellsberg Interview – William Van Ornum, Alt
A Beautiful Film about the English Martyrs – Charles Cole, New Lit Mov
The Economics of Putting Family First – William Gonzalez, Catholic Lane
Quantum Mechanics & the Real Presence: Which to Believe? – Dr Kurland
Sex Differences & the Basis of the Philosophy of Nature – J. Chastek PhL
The Simplest, Most Direct Argument for God’s Existence – Brandon Vogt
Family Life: A Call for Volunteers – Elizabeth Teixeira, Ignitum Today
Porn Is as Addictive & Destructive as Heroin – Francis Phillips, Cthlc Hrld
The Moral Structure of Pedophilia – Anthony Esolen, Public Discourse
Novena for Anglican Ordinariate in Ireland – Fr. O, An Irish Ordinariate
2 Popes to Be Canonized on Divine Mercy Sunday – Edward Pentin, Reg
Trouble in Paradise: Sweden – BigNewsWonk.com
The Angels Are Our Invisible Friends – Donna-Marie C. O’Boyle, NCReg
Disarming Canadians – God & Caesar
P. I.: St. Michael Prayer Approved by Bishops after All Masses – Fr. Z
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The New Norm: A Generation Raised on Porn – Kevin O’Brien, Godot
Hitler’s America – Fr. Dwight Longenecker, Standing on my Head
Quæritur: Priest Gives Host to Woman Holding a Napkin – Fr. Z’s Blog
Should Schools Teach About Religions? – Kevin Ryan, MercatorNet
Henry VII’s Rep Sullied by Disappearance of 2 Princes – De Lisle, CH
The Experience of Translating – Matthew Heinrich, Ignitum Today
The Unborn as Lazarus – Birgit Jones, Designs by Birgit
Feeding The Sheep – Foxfier, Catholic Stand
Catholic Blogger Edmund Mitchell – Sarah Reinhard, Catholic Mom
How to Pray like Jesus – Patti Maguire Armstrong, RC Spiritual Dir
The Alamo, John Wayne and Faith – Donald R. McClarey JD, TAC
Help Wanted in Vocations – Matthew Higgins, Catholic Stand
The Supreme Absurdity of Papal Approval Ratings – M. Schmitz, FT
More then Routine Interest – God and Caesar
Long-time Threat of Antihumanism: R. Zubrin Interview – B. Millegan
The Irrationality of the Court’s D. O. M. A. Decision – K. D. Whitehead
Singer’s Broadway Dreams Become God’s Dreams – A. Jones, NCReg
What Puts the “Arch” in Archangel? – Anna Elissa, Catholic Lane
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How Sagrada Familia Will Look When It’s Done In 2026 – Leslie Horn

Quæritur: Can’t Attend Sunday Mass – Fr. Z’s Blog
British Royal Comes to the U.S. to Tell the Catholic Story – Austine Ruse
Mozart Is the New Black – Jeffrey A. Tucker, The Chant Café
Architects Eager to Begin Crystal Cathedral’s Renovation – C. Bunderson
God of All Things – Emmanuel Joseph, Catholic Stand
Names of God – Cheryl Dickow, Catholic Lane
The Meaning of Manliness: Matt Walsh Interview – Brantly Millega
The Prophet of Hope: Blessed John XXIII – Roland Millare, Trt & Chr Frm
The Saint Who was Known as The Little Flower – The Catholic Herald
Pope Francis’ First Six Months – Edward Pentin, The Daily Register
Bishop Sheen: Life of Abraham Lincoln – Donald R. McClarey JD, TACthlc
Met. Hilarion Meets w/ Catholic Abp. Nichols of Westminster – Byz Pulpit
How You Can Convert 7 Billion People [Podcast] – Taylor Marshall PhD
Ray Bradbury Saw it Coming – God & Caesar
Pope Francis’ Central Message – Dan Burke, National Catholic Register
New Oz Leader Opposed ‘Gay Marriage’, Won Landslide – Bg Nws Wnk
Field Hospital for the Wounded – Fr. Christopher M. Zelonis, TSW
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Children don’t Belong in a Cry Room & Neither do You – QOTB

Because I’ve Never Been Invited – Brantly Millegan, Aleteia
Andrew Sullivan’s Non-Threatening Jesus – Fr. Robert Barron, Strng Ntns
Sr. Farley Says Same Things that Got Oz Priest Excommunicated – Fr. Z
Does it Matter How We Treat Others? – John Bergsma, The Sacred Page
Help Your Daughter Cope w/Society’s Pressure to Be Thin – S. McAubre
A Defense of Indulgences – Sr. Theresa Noble, Ignitum Today
Ave Maria, Florida – Julie Machado, Catholic Stand
Met. Hilarion Meets w/ Catholic Abp. Nichols of Westminster – Byz Pulpit
Analyzing the 7 Deadly Sins, Pt. 7: Pride – Jason Liske, Ascndng Mt. Crml
Lazarus, the Rich Man & the Sin of Pride – Carl E. Olson, The CWR Blog
The Danger of Good Popes – Brantly Millegan, On the Square
Pope Francis: Get Out In the Real World to Find Jesus – Catholic Herald
The “Death Threat” Perspective – T. J. Burdick, Ignitum Today
New Oz Leader Opposed ‘Gay Marriage’, Won Landslide -Bg Nws Wnk
The Poor Get Richer: Reflecting on Sunday’s Gospel – E. Eneubauer
Coming Soon to a Mall Near You? – Donald R. McClarey JD, The Amrc Cthl
My Family and Fertility (Part 2) – Amanda Castro, The Patient Wanderer
Ray Bradbury Saw it Coming – God & Caesar
Hey, do you Remember when Pope Francis was Cool? – David L. Gray
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Quæritur: How to Encourage Laity to Receive on the Tongue? – Fr. Zs Blg
Benedict Writes Letter To Atheist; Atheist Denies Existence Of It – Tiber
Dear Pope, Dear Professor – Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, Mercatornet
A Prose for World Contraception Day – O. Ekeocha, Culture of Life Africa
Conscientiously Objecting to Obamacare – Dr. Gerard M. Nadal MD
Courage! – Karen Pullano, Godversations
St. Vincent de Paul – Jean Heimann, Catholic Fire
Authenticity and the End of Rhetoric – R.J. Snell, Public Discourse
Why Catholics Must Fight “Lost Causes” – Kenneth D. Whitehead, Crisis
Series on the Sacraments Part 3 – Holy Eucharist – Alexandra Reis, IgTdy
Why the Incarnation Matters – Kevin M. Tierney, Catholic Lane
A Letter to Isabella – Matthew Brower, Catholic Stand
Perennial Adolescence – Donald R. McClarey JD, The American Catholic
Brazilian Rancher Found Guilty of Ordering Murder of Nun – Lise Alves,
Look Closer: This is a Symbolic Tribute to the Mother of God – Andrews
Companions of Christ Celebrate 20 Years Priestly Fraternity – S. Klemond
Tolkien, Auden, Sheen and The Pearl Poet All in One Post – Saint Eth Pl
The Siege of Homs: Faith, Hunger & the Cold – Giorgio Bernardelli, Vat Ins
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The Spanish Civil War – Christopher Check, Crisis Magazine

Pedophilia Goes Unchecked in Archd. of St. Paul/Minneapolis – Rd Crdgn
A Response to Bill Donohue Defending This Pedophile Priest – K. O’Brien
Archdiocese Knew of Priest’s Pedophilia, Kept Him Active – Mdl. Baran
Must-Have Homeschooling Items for a Large Family – Jen Dunlap
Carrying Forward Noble Work of Liturgical Movement – Ptr. Kwasniewski
Dichotomy Canard bt. Liturgical Solemnity & Ministry to the Poor – Fr. Z
The Grand Debate Over Music & Morals – Peter Kwasniewski PhD
Crd Burkes Advice to Pelosi: Back Off Holy Communion – EWTN Nws
Syrian Opposition Splits after Islamists Push for Sharia State – BNW
What Is Authentic Catholic Charity? – Steven W. Mosher, The Daily Reg
David Marr’s Epic Fail on Cardinal Pell – Kate Edwards, Oz Incognita
USCCB, Social Injustice & Pesky Principle of Subsidiarity – S. M. Krason
Pope Francis Excommunicates Dissident Aussie Priest – DarwinCatholic
Did Pp. Benedict Dismiss Evolution as Science Fiction? – S. Trasancos PhD
Popular “Science” Shuts Down Comments – God & Caesar
Does Physics Disprove the First-Cause Argument? – Trent Horn, Cth Ans
Changing Faiths at the Crystal Cathedral – Rick Rojas, Los Angeles Times
Has the Vatican Excommunicated Nancy Pelosi? – Jimmy Akin, NCReg
Putin & The Permanent Things – Rod Dreher, Russian Orthodox Blogger
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The Inferno Expands – Rod Dreher, Russian Orthodox Blogger

You May Weep – Fr. Z’s Blog
More on Ireland’s First High Priestess – Fr. O, An Irish Ordinariate
The Singing Nuns of Ann Arbor – Russ Rentler MD, Crossed the Tiber
Knowing Enough History to Defend It – Stephanie A. Mann, Hm & Ps Rv
Pastoral Letter on Abraham Lincoln – Donald R. McClarey JD, The Amr Cth
Saints Teach Us Piety by Their Example – Mark Shea, The Daily Register
Interfacing with the Spiritual World Through Rock – Karen Andrews, Alt
The Purpose of Catholic Education and the Role of the State – Joe Carter
Is Bach The Voice Of God In Music? – Daniel Johnson, Standpoint.
Pope Francis Calls for Improved Migrant Conditions – Francie X. Rocca
Families and Infertility – Amanda Castro, The Patient Wanderer
Mother Teresa: She’s Not What You Think – Maximilian Hart, Rstlss Hart
Catholic Leaders Respond to Papal Interview – Michael J. Miller, The. . .
Examining Scouting Choices, A Letter from My Husband – Collin Wahlund
On the Problem of Arrested Spiritual Development – Msgr. Charles Pope
Boycott Pakistan’s Cricket Team for Persecution of Christians – Cthl Hrld
Homosexual Hate Crimes End Christian Business – J. C. von Krempach JD
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Nat’l “Catholic” Reporter & Excommunicated Priest “Shocked” – Fr. Z
You’re Alive Today Because of this 19th Century Doctor – Brn. Millegan
Non-Catholics Ask: Is Pope Francis The Antichrist? – Shane Schaetzel
Chant Research Today – Jeffrey A. Tucker, New Liturgical Movement
Pope Francis’ Curial Reform Ramping Up – Edward Pentin, The Daily Reg
Consecrated Virgins: Witnesses to Christ’s Love – Susan Klemond
One Filipino Family’s Call to Missionary Life – Joseph Summers, Ignt Tdy
What Happens When Church Members Won’t Grow Up? – R. Richard PhD
Subsidiarity, Community and Moussaka – Elise Hilton, PowerBlog
Eyewitness to Evil – Emma Smith, Ignitum Today
Children’s Choirs – Charles Cole, The Chant Café
Don’t Believe in Modern Love – Jeff McLeod, Catholic Stand
Jesus Christ Superstar Now – Randall B. Smith, Crisis Magazine
Moral Laws vs. Moral Fashions – DarwinCatholic, The American Catholic
A Predominant Fault in Some Men – Saint Etheldreda’s Place
Dogs Back to Vomit – God & Caesar
Where Hating Christians Leads – Rod Dreher, Russian Orthodox Blogger
British Super Agent Saved 100 Lives in Terror Attack – Big News Wonk
Homo-Provocation Before Altars of Ancient Roman Churches – Tancred
The Big Interview of Pope Francis (Wednesday Roundup) – BigPulpit.com
The Extinction of Christianity in the Middle East – Ed West, The Spcttr
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Check Out This Headline About Pope Francis – Matthew Archbold, CMR

Must Read: Archbishop Chaput on Pope Francis’ Interview – CMR
Are We Obsessed? – Janet E. Smith, On the Square
Pope Francis and Church “Rules” – Howard Kainz, The Catholic Thing
Pope Francis Is a Sign of Contradiction – William Oddie, Catholic Herald
The Papal Interview: A Survey of Reactions – Joseph Meaney, Crisis Mgzn
An Opportunity Missed – Todd Aglialoro, Catholic Answers
Breaking: Jesus Softens Jewish Stance Against Prostitution – J. R. Morse
On The Whole Interview Thing – Kevin Tierney, Common Sense Cthlcsm
A Critic Asked Me About Pope Francis – Stacy Trasancos PhD
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