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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The New Priests of 2025 Want to be Priests, Not Activists or Social Workers – Trad, Fam, & Prop

Pope Leo XIV:
Conclave: Unstacked Deck – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pope Leo XIV Affirms Family is Based on Union Between a Man & a Woman – Nicole Winfield
Pope Leo XIV & the Coming Apocalypse – Gavin Ashenden, et al., at Catholic Unscripted
Pope Leo XIV & the Battle Against Modernity – Mark Haas at Crisis Magazine
5 Ways Leo XIV Might Advance Catholic Social Teaching – Deacon Omar Gutiérrez at NC Register

Analysis and Punditry:
The Enduring Influence of Demonic Spirits Behind Modern Movements – The Daily Declaration
‘Out of the Banality’ – Cordileone on Liturgical Reform – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
This Book Sounds Wake-Up Call to Ignite the Catholic Revolution, & More – Tito Edwards
A.I. Apocalypse Coming Hard & Fast – Rod Dreher
100 Years a Saint: Remembering St. Thérèse’s Deep Connection to Mary – N Catholic Register
From a Passion to a Business: An interview with Founder of Verso L’Alto Coffee – TOH Substack
Cardinal Sarah: A.I. Will Not Save Humanity, Only Christ Can – The American Catholic
Why Have Children? Global Population Decline & Human Happiness – Margarita M. Clayton, Ph.D.
No, Being Raised by a ‘Group of Pals’ isn’t Better Than Having a Mom & Dad – The Federalist
In Her Majesty’s Secret Service: How Mary’s Meals Feeds Children Worldwide – N Cthlc Register
Eucharistic Adoration: Good or Bad? – Adam Lucas at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Caudatario: The Carrier of the Train of a Cappa Magna – Liturgical Arts Journal

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Make Him Do The Perp Walk Secret Service – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Nine of Fourteen New Dutch Primary Schools Will Be Islamic – TEC News

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Inaugural Mass – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How Artificial Intelligence Can Turn Seeking Employment into a Nightmare – Trad, Fam, & Prop
I Travel with My Older Parents & Younger Kids, 9 Tips to Keep Everyone Happy – Afar

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
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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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Gen Z’s Jesus Surge – Paul Bedwell at The Daily Declaration

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Louisville Archbishop Issues New Norms for Posture During Mass – Catholic World News
2. Future Pope Leo XIV’s Doctoral Thesis Offers Clues to His Pontificate – Catholic World Report
3. Pope Leo XIV Will Not Continue Francis’ Legacy – David Martin at The Daily Knight
4. Divine Link? Priest Tells Shocking Connection bt. Carlo Acutis & Pope Leo XIV – ChurchPOP
5. Archbishop Gänswein – More Details About Views on Pope Francis – Catholic Conclave
6. The Papal “We”?! – Fr. Z’s Blog
7. Senate Dems Block US Vatican Ambassador Confirmation: What’s Next? – C News Agency
8. The Enduring Influence of Demonic Spirits Behind Modern Movements – The Daily Declaration
9. Male Religious Orders in Recent Times (Top Dozen, Charts, 2025) – David’s Ruminations
10. Growing the Church with The Chosen Fans or Latin Mass Catholics? – Jesse Romero at FSA

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit:
The Taylor Swift Mass Or Restore the Mystery of the Mass? – Catholic Conclave
All the Saints & Church Fathers Pope Leo XIV Quoted in His First Week – Catholic News Agency
Cardinal Denies Controversial Conclave Interview in Iraq Imbroglio – The Pillar

Pope Leo XIV:
Pope Leo XIV Expected to Live in Traditional Papal Apt. Unused by Francis – Cthlc World Report
Chicago-Style Hotdogs, Pizza, the White Sox Just a Few of Pope’s Windy City Favorites – OSV
Bishop Strickland Urges Catholics to Pray for Pope Leo XIV – Full Sheen Ahead
JD Vance, Marco Rubio to Attend Pope Leo XIV’s Inaugural Mass at the Vatican – C News Agency

Analysis and Punditry:
Bishop Seitz Begging For Donations For Illegal Aliens – Complicit Clergy
How The Church Is Meeting the Needs of Autistic Catholics – Matthew Chicoine at Catholic Link
Health & Human Services Chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Orders Review of Abortion Pill – Register

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Fighting the State of Washington Over the Seal of Confession – The American Catholic

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Prince Harry is a Walking, Talking Argument Against Hereditary Monarchy – The Amrcn Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Why are Miscarriages Happening? – Lila Rose24

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Red Heads Forever! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
A 1970s Redwood House on Kauai, Preserved & Refinished by Beatrice Faverjon – Remodelista
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
A Revival of Classical Education is Underway – Maggie Miller at Real Clear Investigations

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Pope Leo XIV’s Papacy is Off to a Surprisingly Promising Start – Dam. Thompson at The Spect
2. Prevost Cover-Ups? – Taylor Marshall & Fr. David J. Nix
3. Map: The U.S. States Where Number of Catholics is Growing – Jasmine Cui at NBC News
4. The Inside Story of the Election of Pope Leo XIV – Alex Salvi
5. Before & After: Sacred Heart Church in Peoria, Illinois – Sh. R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
6. Massimo Faggioli’s Jihad Against Theology Departments – Anne Hendershott at C World Rprt
7. Pope Leo XIV’s Hidden Haitian & Creole Heritage – David L. Gray
8. Pope Leo XIV, Ocáriz Discuss Process of Revising Opus Dei’s Statutes – Ntnl Catholic Register
9. The Buck Stopped With Harry – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. How Do You Respond to an IVF-Conceived Person? – Stacy Trasancos, Ph.D., at Cth Exchange

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit:
God Bless England! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How Artificial Intelligence Can Turn Seeking Employment into a Nightmare – Trad, Fam, & Prop
Religious Fads – Fr. Jerry Pokorsky at Catholic Culture

Pope Leo XIV:
Will the New Leo Elevate Leo XIII’s Cardinal Newman to Doctor of the Church? – Fr. Js. Bradley

Analysis and Punditry:
Desecrations, Threats, & Silence: Anti-Christian Violence Grips France – Gavin Mortimer at C Her
How Will We Save Western Civilization? – George A. Harne, Ph.D., at The Imaginative. . .
The Early Church & the Development of the Papacy – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing On. . .
Yes, the Visible Head of the Church is the Pope; This is Our Christian Faith – Rob. L. Kmita, Ph.D.
The Lilies of Lisieux: The Four Sisters of St. Thérèse – Angela Cuba at Tradition & Sanity
Acutis Doc. Filmmakers to Launch Streaming Service, New Film on Pope Leo XIV – NC Register
The Hand of the Lord Is With Us: Ecumenism in the Early Church – Catholic Exchange

News:
Nigerian Diocese Laments Desecration of Church, Orders Reparation – Ngala K. Chimtom at Crux

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Inside Harvard’s Discrimination Machine – Christopher F. Rufo & Ryan Thorpe at City Journal

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
When Union & Confederate Veterans Broke Bread Together – The American Catholic
Women’s Health Centers Outnumber Planned Parenthood 15 to 1, Report Finds – C World Report
More Than Dobbs Needed to Erase Impact of Roe, Says Ryan Anderson – Pregnancy Help News

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Mother-Daughter Duo Bringing French Cooking (& Joy) Home – Julia Youman at Food 52
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski

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Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Robert Royal Sees the Pope’s ‘Bold Bet’ on Pope Leo XIV – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The C Thing
2. Pope Leo XIV Begins to Heal Relationship With Opus Dei Damaged by Francis – Cthlc Conclave
3. Not Wasting Any Time, Progressive Demand That Pope Leo XIV Ordains Women – C Conclave
4. The “Lost Sayings” of Jesus – Deacon Thomas L. McDonald at Weird Catholic
5. Ask Father: Security Video Camera Inside a Confessional – Fr. Z’s Blog
6. The New Anti-Catholic Law is a Feature, Not a Bug – Don McClarey at The American Catholic
7. In Routine Excavation, Archaeologists Accidentally Found a Secret Pope’s Palace – Pop Mechs
8. If You Get Your News From the News Media – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
9. Cardinals & Evolutionism – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at The Imaginative Conservative
10. The Crusades Probably Saved Western Civilization – Don McClarey at The American Catholic

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit:
Pope Leo XIV Papal Coat of Arms, Official & Various Renderings from the Web – A Treasure To. . .
An Illuminated Manuscript of St. John’s Apocalypse – G. DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Beyond Trends: Why Catholic Beauty is Captivating a New Generation – Ntnl Catholic Register

Pope Leo XIV:
Pope Leo XIV Has Solid Track Record of Responding Appropriately to Sex Abuse Cases – Jn. Yep
Vatican Creates Official Instagram Account for Pope Leo XIV – Catholic World Report

Analysis and Punditry:
The Black Mass Inverts the 9 Choirs of Angels – Jesse Romero at Full Sheen Ahead
Chicago Catholic Charities Uses Pro-Abortion Lobbying Group – Complicit Clergy
Inside the ‘Compromise’ Over Spain’s Civil War Memorial – Filipe d’Avillez at The Pillar
Echoes of the Papal Court: Cameriere di Spada a Cappa (Lay Version) – Liturgical Arts Journal
Forcing Clergy to Break the Seal of Confession Harms Victims – C. Cicone at Our Sunday Visitor

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Poisoned Ivies: Why Fixing Harvard Matters – Peachy Kennan

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
When False Abuse Victims Blackmail the Church, Why Does No One Care? – Trad, Fam, & Prop

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Father Virginio Carries the Amicizia’s Banner to Paris – Tradition, Family, & Property
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski .

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Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Shock Wednesday Audience from Pope Leo XIV with Implications for The West – Fr. McDonald
2. Pope Francis Destroyed – Sheryl Collmer at Crisis Magazine
3. Hopes for a New Pontificate – George Weigel at Catholic World Report
4. Pope Leo XIV on Homosexuality – Brittany Bernstein at National Review
5. The Pope Paul VI Hall is Ugly as Sin – Emily Zanotti & Don McClarey at The American Catholic
6. Conclave Watch: Don’t Mess With Us. We Are on a Mission From God! – The American Catholic
7. 17th Century Altarpiece Saved from French Revolution & 1960’s Whitewashing – Lit Arts Jrnl
8. Pope Leo XIV’s American Citizenship: Can He Keep It as Pope? – Catholic News Agency
9. It Was Obvious Back in 2020 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. Pope Leo XIV Publishes First Post on Papal Social Media Accounts – Vatican News

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit:
Pope Leo XIV is a Gift to US Catholic Colleges & Universities – Anne Hendershott at Crisis
Liberal ­Integralists – Fr. Vincent L. Strand, S.J., at First Things
I’m Praying That the 60s Cultural Revolution is Finally Over – Tim Stanley at The Telegraph

Pope Leo XIV:
Pope Leo XIV’s Childhood Chicago Home – Jonathan Liedl on X
Pope Leo XIV is Staying on Social Media – Camillo Barone at The Fishwrap
New Pope Must Correct Declining Course of Faith in Latin America – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza
Cardinal DiNardo: Pope Leo XIV is a ‘Citizen of the Entire World’ – Texas Catholic Herald
Archbishop Vásquez Echoes Pope Leo XIV’s Call for Peace – Js. Ramos at Texas Catholic Herald

Analysis and Punditry:
Ask Father: Priest Went “Off Script” When Giving Absolution – Fr. Z’s Blog
Cicero’s Hallelujah (Mmmph!) – Rod Dreher
Scandal of Catholic Charities with Michael Hichborn – Gavin Ashenden, et al., at Cthlc Unscripted
The Left is About the Utter Destruction of the Christian West – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Hemingway’s Faith & Mary’s Apparitions – Mary Claire Kendall at Aleteia
Guide to Holy Oils: What does OC, OS, OI, & SC all mean? What are Chrism. . . – S. Smith, J.D.
ACST Catholic Shows Value of Parishes to Combat Epidemic of Loneliness – Ignitum Today

News:
New Footprints of God Movie Coming – Video No. 10 – Steve Ray at Defenders Of The Catholic. . .
Christendom College’s Inst for Liturgical Formation Begins First Classes This Summer – CWR

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Office of Readings on the Feast of St Matthias. Wednesday. 14. May – Catholic Unscripted
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Leo the Great Versus Attila the Hun – Sean Fitzpatrick at Catholic Answers Magazine
Italy’s Crib Makers in Crisis as Births Continue to Fall – Catholic Herald
Defending French Women & Western Civilisation—Collectif Némésis & Cordier – H. de Lauzun

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Dog ‘Talking’ To Mary – The Best via Spirit Daily Blog
‘I Love You, Momma’ – Saint Adaugoijele via Spirit Daily Blog

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
We Tasted 9 Cheddar Cheese Brands & This Was The Winner – Cat. Jessee at Southern Living
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski

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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
An Introduction to Classical Education – Review by Emily Harrison at Classical Ed Review

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. The Simple Truth of How Pope Leo XIV Was Elected – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Cthlc Culture
2. Pope Leo XIV Names Personal Secretary – Catholic World News
3. Not Called to Bless Sinful Unions: Pope Leo XIV, the Conservative Progressive – Fr. Dn. Klimek
4. Now Possible to Kiss the Papal Ring Without Being Physically or Verbally Assaulted – C Cnclv
5. Is Pope Leo XIV Leaving Us Clues About Where He’s Headed? – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza
6. Ask Father: Priest Cut Me Off While Confessing My Sins – Fr. Z’s Blog
7. Full Dossier on Cardinal Prevost’s Running of His Diocese – Catholic Conclave
8. Pope Francis & Pope Leo XIV Celebrate Mass Together! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern. . .
9. Ave Maria Bell Explained & If You’re a Woke Catholic, You Aren’t Catholic Anymore – Fr. Zed
10. For What I Have Done, & For What I Have Failed to Do – D. McClarey at The American Catholic

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit:
Pope Leo XIV: The Pontiff Both Left & Right Can Applaud – Tom Colsy at Catholic Herald
New Book Sounds Wake-Up Call to Ignite a Catholic Cultural & Spiritual Revolution – Ign Tdy
Former Sec Gen of Peruvian Bishops’ Conf: Pope Neither Conservative Nor Progressive. . . – CC

Pope Leo XIV:
The Spectator P.M.: Pope Leo XIV’s Piety Inspires US Catholics – E.G. Holmes & S.A. McCarthy

Analysis and Punditry:
The Spiritual Road Map to a New Golden Age—Revealed by Our Lady – David Torkington at Crisis
Catholic Psych Inst Offers Groundbreaking Approach to Catholic Mental Health Care – Ign Tdy
Simplified Liturgical Living – Emily Finley, Ph.D., at The Christian Imagination
Occult Practices Are Growing Rapidly in Younger Generations – C.T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
New Book Chronicles Debt of Gratitude the West Owes to the Liturgy – M.Y. Ciftci at Adoremus
How Food, Faith & John Paul II Shaped a Catholic Communicator – National Catholic Register
When False Abuse Victims Blackmail the Church, Why Does No One Care? – Trad, Fam, & Prop
Tapestries of Papal Liturgies – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
How Western Church Looked to Eastern Iconography for Inspiration in Sacred Art – Dav. Clayton
Fit For Spring: Venetian Paraments from ca. 1690-1710 – Sh, R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal

News:
Dublin Archbishop Reports Record Number of Adult Baptisms – Catholic World News
Surge in Adults Entering Church in England This Easter – Catholic News Agency via Adoremus

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Did Einstein Believe in God? Find Out from His Letters & Quotes – M. Ciskanick at Magis Center

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Father Virginio Carries the Amicizia’s Banner to Paris – Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Gen Z Gets Smart: More Are Embracing Dumbphones – Tradition, Family, & Property
How to Make & Can Your Own Jam – Lynn Andriani at Martha Stewart
TFP Communique on the Election of Leo XIV – Tradition, Family, & Property
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Traditional Liturgy Fills Churches, Yet Prelates Fight It – Mch Haynes at Tradition, Fam & Prop
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski

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— Robert “Tito” Edwards . . . more to follow if I’m successful . . .

Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Educating For Eternity – Daniel Fitzpatrick at Dappled Things
Read Mystic Update’s Tuesday Edition – Mystic Update
Read Monday Nights Late Edition on Pope Leo XIV – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. The Network That Led to Pope Leo XIV’s Election – Giovanni Sadewo at Crisis Magazine
2. Are Church Leftists in Shock That Leo XIV isn’t Going to Be Francis II Just . . . ? – Fr. McDonald
3. Pope Benedict’s Private Secretary Likes What He Is Seeing – The American Catholic
4. Songs as Torture: Sing a New Song Unto the Lord – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. Pope Leo XIV Prepares to Move Into the Apostolic Palace – N. Senèze at La Croix International
6. Rupnik Victims Published Book, if Francis Lived, Scandal Would’ve Overwhelmed Him – C Cn
7. Crd Hollerich Thinks Pope Leo XIV Could Reinterpret Fiducia Supplicans, Not Abolish It – C Cn
8. C.S. Lewis on Why He Never became a Catholic – Dave Armstrong at Biblical Evidence For. . .
9. Pope Leo XIV: Culture Wars are Reality Wars – James MacPherson at The Daily Declaration
10. The Pope of the Synodal Church – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit:
Cardinal Prevost Garnered 75%+ of Votes in Conclave, Say Vatican Sources – The Straight Times
Why Pope Leo XIV Prayed to Opus Dei Founder & More Interesting Facts on His Life. . . – C Cnclv
When False Abuse Victims Blackmail the Church, Why Does No One Care? – Trad, Fam, & Prop

Pope Leo XIV:
Powerful Symbols: Vatican Releases Pope Leo XIV’s Official Portrait & Signature – Fr. McDonald
A Blog of Firsts: Southern Orders! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
Why Trad Catholics are Cautious but Hopeful on Pope Leo XIV – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take
‘I Wanted So Much to Come Here’: Pope Leo XIV Visits Marian Shrine Outside of Rome – C Wr Rp
Pope Leo XIV & the Growing Church – Curtis Martin at National Catholic Register
Visiting Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago: How the South Side Shaped America’s First Pontiff – Register
Our Chinese Brethren: Delicate, Complex Situation for Pope Leo XIV – Fr. Mario Alexis Portella
‘Loved Without Limits’: New Book by Sarah Kroger Expands on Pope Leo XIV’s First Words – Reg

Analysis and Punditry:
Ask Father: Father Just Said “I Absolve You in the Name of. . .” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Christians are (Mostly) Republicans – Rod Dreher
Rome, 13 May 609: Exorcism, Screaming Demons; Dedication of Pantheon as a Church – Fr. Zed
They Cast Lots For Jesus’ Tunic: Is it Now In France? (Photos) – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Why the Traditional Mass Should Remain In Latin – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at New Lit Mov
If the Mass is a Meal, to Hell With It: Part II – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at The American Catholic
Swords of Papal Knights, Palatine Guard, Members of the Papal Court – Liturgical Arts Journal
Our Lady’s Blue Army Spreads the Powerful Message of Fatima Today – Our Sunday Visitor
Twenty-Five Years of Spirit Daily! – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog

News:
7 Franciscan Capuchins in Nigeria Die in Car Accident, Leadership Appeals for Prayer – CWR
Washington Governor Signs Abuse Bill Requiring Priests to Break Seal of Confession – CNA

Education Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Sacramental Books That Are Good Reads for Catholic Kids – National Catholic Register

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Cultural & Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Friends of Campos: Help Only Diocese in World Exclusively Dedicated to the TLM – RC
What is Antisemitism & Anti-Zionism? A Proper View for Catholics – Steve Ray at Defenders. . .
Father Virginio Carries the Amicizia’s Banner to Paris – Tradition, Family, & Property

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Like a Crucifix to a Vampire – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Poland Never Surrendered – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Traditional Liturgy Fills Churches, Yet Prelates Fight It – Mch Haynes at Tradition, Fam & Prop
Pope Leo May Quit Twitter. But Where Will I Go To Learn my Faith? – Matthew Archbold at CMR
Gen Z Gets Smart: More Are Embracing Dumbphones – Tradition, Family, & Property
TFP Communique on the Election of Leo XIV – Tradition, Family, & Property

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Six Reasons Why Altar Rails Are Returning & Firing Up Eucharistic Devotion – Trad, Fam, & Prop
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Need Professional Fundraising Advice for Catholics? Click Here! – Brice Sokolowski

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Note:
Please pray for my success today, I am making a presentation to top diocesan leaders
— Robert “Tito” Edwards . . . more to follow if I’m successful . . .

Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The $10 Billion Rise of Classical Christian Education – Sarah Hernholm at Forbes
Read Monday Nights Late Edition on Pope Leo XIV – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Why Is Everyone Getting Their Tattoos Removed? – Carrie Battan at GQ Magazine
2. The Disappearance of the Closeted Clergyman – Kimberly Winston at Arc
3. Islamist Youths Storm Church, Threaten Priest in Avignon – Hélène de Lauzun at the EC
4. Priest Dies, Struck by SUV While Riding Bicycle In Milton, MA – Boston WCVB 5 ABC
5. Ross Douthat & the New Theism – Mary Eberstadt at the Washington Free Beacon
6. Papal Kneeler of Pope Pius IX – John Paul Sonnen at Liturgical Arts Journal
7. The $10 Billion Rise of Classical Christian Education – Sarah Hernholm at Forbes
8. The Hymnal Industrial Complex II: Worship Shapes Belief – William Mahoney at Lepanto Inst.
9. A New American Awakening – Sam Pressler & Pete Davis at After Babel
10. Southern Baptists’ Membership Decline Continues – Aaron Earls at Religion Unplugged

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit:
Report Claims Vatican Recognizes Eucharistic Miracle In Kerala Church – Spirit Daily Blog
Patrick Coffin: St. Padre Pio & the Crisis of Sacred Art – Patrick Coffin at Catholic Stand
Roots of Vatican II: The Liturgical Movement – The Society of St. Hugh of Cluny

Analysis and Punditry:
Gendered Latin Survives—For Now—at Oxford University – TEC News
Review: The Oxford Handbook of Early Christian Biblical Interpretation – Catholic Bible Talk
Why Paying Women to Have Babies Is a Terrible Idea & What to Do Instead – The Federalist
The Controversy: State of Washington vs. the Seal of Confession – Trad, Fam, & Prop
Post-Christian France, or Pre-Christian France? – Jeffrey Walton at Juicy Ecumenism

News:
TFP Communique on the Election of Leo XIV – Tradition, Family, & Property

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Father Virginio Carries the Amicizia’s Banner to Paris – Tradition, Family, & Property
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Read Mystic Update’s Tuesday Edition – Mystic Update

International Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
George Soros: The Man & His Empire – Hayden Ludwig
Catholics Welcome the Beginning of a Paradigm Shift at the United Nations – Anne Hendershott
France, Spain Seek to Ban Under-15s’ Social Media Access as Youth Shift to the Right – The EC

Western Civ Defender. . . Geopolitical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Traditional Liturgy Fills Churches, Yet Prelates Fight It – Mch Haynes at Tradition, Fam & Prop
Gen Z Gets Smart: More Are Embracing Dumbphones – Tradition, Family, & Property
Kurdish PKK Announces End of Four-Decade Insurgency Against Turkey – TEC News/AFP

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Six Reasons Why Altar Rails Are Returning & Firing Up Eucharistic Devotion – Trad, Fam, & Prop

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
From Ember to Fire: Catholicism Discreetly Reemerges in Europe – Tradition, Family, & Prop
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Rumor: Restriction on TLM to be Lifted? – DC Rosary Rally for the Latin Mass on X

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. My Oh My, Scroll Down & Read What Fr. Prevost had to Say of Cardinal Bergoglio – TACatholic
2. Rumor: Restriction on TLM to be Lifted? – DC Rosary Rally for the Latin Mass on X
3. Archbishop Georg Gänswein Names the Elephant in the Room! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO. . .
4. Did the Pope Avoid the Rainbow Flag on Purpose? – Anthony of Avoiding Babylon on X
5. 6 Reasons Why Altar Rails are Returning & Firing Up Eucharistic Devotion – Trad, Fam, & Prop
6. Cupich Has Always Smelled Like the Wolves – Don. R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
7. Cardinals’ Voting Patterns Emerge as Leo XIV Is Welcomed as a Pope of Peace – Ed Pentin
8. Cardinal Müller on the Conclave – Catholic Conclave
9. German Cardinals Unhappy with Election of Pope Leo XIV – Emily Zanotti via The Am Catholic
10. Official Portrait: Back To Traditional – Celebrazioni Papali on X

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit:
Ask Father: Did Leo XIV Use Older, Traditional Form of “Urbi Et Orbi” Blessing – Fr. Z’s Blog
Japanese Cardinal Explains Why Pope Leo XIV Was Chosen in the Conclave – N. Carvalho at Crux
The Conclave: Winners & Losers – Todd Aglialoro at Catholic Answers Magazine

Pope Leo XIV:
TFP Communique on the Election of Leo XIV – Tradition, Family, & Property
Judging the New Pope – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report
If Father Must Say Mass After Leo Election Announced but Before We Know His Name – Fr. Zed
Leo XIV’s Motto, Drawn from St. Augustine, Speaks Volumes to This Moment – Mike Aquilina
On Pope Leo’s Desk: Fixing Vatican Finances – Ed. Condon at the Pillar
Addressing Cardinals, Pope Leo Discusses Choice of Name, ‘Fundamental Points’. . . – CWN
“The ‘Allegations’ of a Cover-Up Against Cardinal Prevost are Absolutely False” – Cthlc Conclave
Bishop Prevost Condemned Release of Communist Terrorists from Peruvian Jails – TACatholic
The Controversy: State of Washington vs. Seal of Confession – Trad, Fam, & Prop
Leo XIV Affirms Vatican II’s Catholic-Jewish Dialogue on Day 1? – The WM Review

Analysis and Punditry:
Habemus Bugnolo? – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Francis Needed Medication to Stabilize His Emotional & Psycho-Emotional Balance – C Conclave
Our Long Collective Nightmare is Over – Rorate Cæli
The Era of Performative Humility is Coming to an End – Catholic Conclave
Ebb & Flow of the Conclave: The Italian Disappointment – Catholic Conclave
Father Virginio Carries the Amicizia’s Banner to Paris – Tradition, Family, & Property

News:
Pope Leo XIV to be Inaugurated on May 18 – Vatican News

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

Cultural & Philosophical Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Traditional Liturgy Fills Churches, Yet Prelates Fight It – Mch Haynes at Tradition, Fam & Prop
Gen Z Gets Smart: More Are Embracing Dumbphones – Tradition, Family, & Property

Et Cætera. . . Popular Cultural Analysis, Punditry, and News:
The Left Worried Over Leo Like The Right Over Francis at Start of Their Papacies – Fr. McDonald
From Ember to Fire: Catholicism Discreetly Reemerges in Europe – Tradition, Family, & Prop
Send a Video Message to Leo XIV: Here’s How You Can Encourage Our New Pope! – ChurchPOP

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Big Pulpit’s Editor-in-Chief, Follow on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Leading Experts Defend Prevost’s Handling of Abuse Cases – Catholic Conclave
Six Reasons Why Altar Rails Are Returning & Firing Up Eucharistic Devotion – Trad, Fam, & Prop

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Leo XIV – Relax – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Conclave Watch: Why Was Robert Prevost Chosen? – Don. McClarey at the American Catholic
3. Before This is Over, the Pope is Going to Wish Sometimes He had been an Only Child – TACth
4. Pope Leo Sharply Criticised the Synodal Carnival in Germany – Catholic Conclave
5. Habemus Problem? – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
6. Some Notes About Leo XIV. . . Maybe More to Follow – Fr. Z’s Blog
7. Looking Quite Papal, I Must Say. . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
8. TFP Communique on the Election of Leo XIV – Tradition, Family, & Property
9. Leo XIV, a Hope of Stability after an Unbalanced Pontiff – Marco Tosatti via Complicit Clergy
10. The New Pope & the 4 Horsemen of Revolution – A. Fernandez at National Catholic Register

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit:
Groundless Leonine Prognostications – Unam Sanctam Catholicam
ESPN Aired Full Minute of Men Praying in Latin – Catholic Answers
What Can We Already Discern About the Pontificate of Leo XIV? – Catholic Herald

Pope Leo XIV:
Pope Leo Sings Marian Prayer at First Sunday Address to Pilgrims – Catholic Herald
A Litany for the New Pope – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Movement
Is the Pope Woke? – S.A. McCarthy at the American Spectator
Leo XIV: the Man, the Priest, & the Bishop – Who is He? An Assessment, by Rorate Cæli – R. Cæli
Praying That Leo XIV is the Pope We Need Now – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at National Post
Robert Francis Prevost is Pope Leo XIV. A First Analysis – Gaetano Masciullo at the Remnant
Must Watch Videos of Prevost on Cultural Issues & Being Counter Cultural – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Leo XIV: The Hope of the Church & the World – Paolo Deotto via Rorate Cæli
Election of Pope Leo Celebrated With Mass of Thanksgiving in Peru – Catholic News Agency

Analysis and Punditry:
Your Practical Guide for Remedies of Body, Mind, & Soul – Mary Beth Bracy at Ignitum Today
Appearances can be Deceiving: Lessons from the Life of St. Damien De Veuster – NC Register
Honoring the Radical Choice of Full-Time Motherhood – Catholic World Report
Let’s Celebrate the Role of Christian Grandparents – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand
Mother’s Day & the Power of the Feminine Heart – Rebecca Wilson at National Catholic Register
Mothers Hold the Power to Save the World – Judie Brown at National Catholic Register
A Prayer for Mothers & for Those Who Seek Healing on Mother’s Day – Catholic World Report

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
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, and News:
No Hiding for the Pope – Incredible Video Reveals What Team He Supports – Catholic Conclave
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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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
TFP Communique on the Election of Leo XIV – Tradition, Family, & Property

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Cardinal Burke: ‘Thank God For Pope’ – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Did Catholics Just Dodge A Bullet? – Jesse Romero, et al., at Full Sheen Ahead
3. Pope Leo Remembers – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic
4. Excitement B16 Caused by Recovering Tradition, Same Excitement Returning – Fr McDonald
5. Is Pope Leo XIV a Secret Conservative? – Sebastian Morello at the European Conservative
6. Dr. Janet Smith Weighs-In On Our New Pope – The Simple Truth via Complicit Clergy
7. The Rise of Pope Leo XIV: What You Need to Know – Papal Posse & Raymond Arroyo
8. I Believe We Have a Good Pope – Robert “Tito” Edwards at the American Catholic
9. TFP Communique on the Election of Leo XIV – Tradition, Family, & Property
10. St. Michael the Archangel & Pope Leo XIV – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic

Honorable Mentioned News Stories on Big Pulpit:
Michael Matt First Impressions of Pope Leo XIV – The Remnant via Complicit Clergy
Inside The Conclave: How Prevost Won The Papacy & The Italians Lost It – World Crunch
Passing the Baton, Unknown to Both. – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at the American Catholic

Pope Leo XIV:
Francis & Leo: Starkly Different From the Loggia – John C. Rao, Ph.D., at 1 Peter 5
Leo XIV: ‘The Death Penalty is Inadmissible’ – S.D. Wright at the WM Review
I Like Him His Holiness That is, Pope Leo XIV, Nice Liturgical Style & Vesture – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Why Pope Leo XIV Will Probably Not Be Francis 2.0 – John Daniel Davidson at the Federalist
First Major Test Facing Pope Leo XIV – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
The American Pope Who Opposes Border Control But Favors Gun Control – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
What Pope Leo XIV Has Already Said About 5 Key Issues – National Catholic Register
Leo XIV & the Best-Case Scenario – Dan Hitchens at First Things
Pope Leo XIV: An End to ‘Innovation’? – S.A. McCarthy at the American Spectator
Photos: Pope Leo XIV Meeting the Last Three Pontiffs – Catholic World Report
Pope Leo XIV: Initial Impressions on a Papal First – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at NC Register
16 Fun Facts About Pope Leo XIV – Ascension
Catholic Unscripted First Impressions of Pope Leo XIV – Catholic Unscripted
Charism & Discernment, in Celebration of Pope Leo XIV – Gavin Ashenden
Villanova University: The Pope’s Alma Mater – Catholic World Report
A New Dawn for the Church: Habemus Papam! – Christina Sorrentino at Ignitum Today
Pope Leo XIV on the Eucharistic Congress, Pope Francis, & Synodality – Catholic World Report
Pope Leo XIV’s Missionary Work in Peru – Catholic World Report
A New Pope for a Wounded World – Christina Sorrentino at Missio Dei
Pope Leo XIV’s First Homily: Full Text – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam
A Biographical Timeline of Pope Leo XIV – Maria Wiering at OSV News
Our First North American Pope! – Melanie Jean Juneau at Catholic Stand

Analysis and Punditry:
Who Are the Augustinians? A Look at Pope Leo XIV’s Religious Order – C World Report
An Explanation of Leo XIV’s Coat of Arms – Midwest Augustinians
‘An Act of Darkest Evil’, Explosive Device Detonated on Allentown Parish Chapel Altar – The Pillar
To Do List For The Pope – Jonathan Turley via the American Catholic
A Moral Account of Swearing – James L. Chastek, Ph.D., Ph.L., at Just Thomism
Problems in the English Translations of Vatican II – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
Let the “Dubia Cardinals” Re-Submit 2016 Dubia (Amoris) & 2023 Dubia (Synodality) – Fr. Zed
Explaining the Controversy: State of Washington vs. the Seal of Confession – Trad, Fam & Prop
“What’s in a Name?” AI (SuperGrok) on Pope Leo XIII – Bob Kurland, Ph.D., at TACatholic
The “Mock” Conclave: Using Creative Catechism to Transmit the Faith – Ignitum Today

News:
Vatican Releases Pope Leo XIV’s Official Portrait, Signature & Coat of Arms – NC Register
Vatican Spokesman Explains Pope Leo’s Choice of Name – Catholic World News

Spiritual Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Prayers for Pope Leo – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
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, and News:
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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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pope Leo Celebrates the TLM Daily – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D.
Opposes Transvestite Ideology – Sachin Jose

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Pope Leo Celebrates the TLM Daily – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D.
2. Pope Leo XIV: Should We Be Hopeful? – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
3. On the Election of Pope Leo XIV – Bishop Joseph Strickland
4. Everything You Need to Know about Pope Leo XIV – Collin Rugg
5. Opposes Transvestite Ideology – Sachin Jose
6. Leo XIV is Thus a True Successor of Paul VI – The WM Review
7. Give the New Pope a Break – Father V
8. We Have a Pope! Leo XIV in Brief – Catholic Answers Magazine
9. The American Pope – The Pillar
10. Robert Prevost-First American Pope-Pope Leo XIV – D. McClarey at The American Catholic

Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Pope Leo XIV’s First Words to the World: ‘Peace Be With You All’ – National Catholic Register
American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Elected 267th Pope – Hélène de Lauzun
Who is Pope Leo XIV? A Bio of the First American Pope – Catholic News Agency
Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost is Now Pope Leo XIV – The College of Cardinals Report
The New Pope Is American! – Lile Rose
Pope Leo XIV Meeting Pope John Paul II – Catholic Frequency
Habemus Papam! Pope Leo XIV – Joan Lewis at Joan’s Rome
The Hidden Meaning And Tradition Behind Papal Names – Clemente List at Religion Unplugged
Retweeted Law & Morality in Public Discourse – Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D.
Pope Leo XVI Makes History As First Pontiff With Peruvian Citizenship – Religion Unplugged
The Vatican Diplomat Who Announced Pope Leo XIV – Catholic Vote

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Pope Leo XIV’s First Public Prayer was the Hail Mary! – Cassie
Order of Malta Salutes Pope Leo XIV – Order of Malta
Urbi et Orbi Blessing – Catholic Sat
250th Anniversary of American Independence, We Get an American Pope! – Rorate Cæli
The Twitter Feed of Pope Leo XIV as Cardinal Prevost – Robert Prevost
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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