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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Continuous Coverage of the L.A. Fires – Angelus News
2. Rosary Secrets, Incredible New Findings on St. Teresa of Avila’s Relics & More Links – Rgstr
3. Casual Sex & Other Pathways to Diabolical Possession, & More Great Links! – NC Register
4. Executive Pardon: A Christian Concept that Comes f/Medieval Justice – Tradition, Fam & Prop
5. The AB Blood Type Claim – Stacy Trasancos, Ph.D., at God & Elements
6. 25 Catholic Podcasts To Listen To In 2025 – C. Thomas Cox at Catholic Link
7. Meaning of ‘Inn’ in Bethlehem, Journey f/‘Spiritual but Not Religious’ to Catholic & More – Reg
8. From Martyrdom to Sainthood: Compiègne’s 16 Carmelite Heroes – Tradition, Family & Prope
9. Catholic with Divided Loyalties – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
10. Why Are Bible Sales Booming in Our Secular Society – E. Benson at Tradition, Family & Prop

Punditry and Analysis:
Savoring the Saintly Savonarola – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
A Comparison of Beowulf Translations – Robert Keim at Via Mediævalis
Patriarch: Issue of the Common Celebration of Easter is Crucial for the Unity of Christians – OT
The New Completed Nativity of the Monastery of Norcia by Fabrizio Diomedi – Liturgical Arts Jrnl
12 Ways to Obtain a Jubilee Indulgence – National Catholic Register

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Cultural & Philosophical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
10 Habits of Mind to Avoid Ideological Thinking – Michael Matheson Miller at Moral Imagination
Morello on Rationalism as Part of Modernity’s Anti-Liturgical Hex – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.

Et Cetera. . . Pop Cultural News, Punditry, and Analysis:
10 Wardrobe Resolutions for the New Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
John Traynor’s Miraculous Cure in Lourdes Finally Confirmed – Tradition, Family, & Property
Inspiring Courage: Saint John Neumann’s Stand Against Anti-Catholic Persecution – TFP
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
China’s Oldest Priest Dies at 104: a Life of Faith Amid 25 Years of Persecution – C News Agency
Executive Pardon: A Christian Concept that Comes f/Medieval Justice – Tradition, Family & Prop
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Poof! Bishop Garcia-Siller Disappears from Social Media – Complicit Clergy
2. The Popular Belief That Empties Churches – William K. Kilpatrick, Ph.D., at Turning Point. . .
3. The Company Pope Francis Keeps – Deacon Nick Donnelly
4. The Most Viewed Movie Of All Time? – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
5. Archdiocesan Post Welcoming McElroy’s to Washington DC Explodes on X – Complicit Clergy
6. Priest Says Francis Violated Canon Law in Appointment of Woman as Dicastery Prefect – C.C.
7. San Diego Sex Abuse Attorneys Slam McElroy’s Appointment – Complicit Clergy
8. The End of Canada? – Luke Nicastro at The American Conservative
9. Polish Three Kings Parades Attract 2 Million in Jubilee Year – Paulina Guzik at OSV News
10. Palisades Fire Destroys Corpus Christi Catholic Church, Damages School – Angelus News

News:
Continuous Coverage of the L.A. Fires – Angelus News

Punditry and Analysis:
Estranged Parents of Transgenders – Eliza Mondegreen at Fairer Disputations
Here’s What to Know About First Female Vatican Prefect in the Catholic Church’s History – CWR
Messe Dialoguée en Français: Glimpse into Devolution of Liturgy in 1940s – P Kwasniewski PhD
Casual Sex & Other Pathways to Diabolical Possession, & More Great Links! – NC Register
From Martyrdom to Sainthood: Compiègne’s 16 Carmelite Heroes – Tradition, Family, & Property
Rosary Secrets, Incredible New Findings on St. Teresa of Avila’s Relics & More Links – Register
Camino Sets Another New Record for Pilgrims in 2024 – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
How the Lack of a Default Religion Shaped American Culture – Virginia Postrel at VN
Meaning of ‘Inn’ in Bethlehem, Journey f/‘Spiritual but Not Religious’ to Catholic & More – Rgstr
Mary, Not Technology, Is World’s Hope, Cardinal Says at Holy Door Opening – Angelus News

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

The Catastrophic Appointment of Cardinal McElroy to Washington, D.C.:
Punishing the Faithful in DC with Cardinal Robert McElroy? – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Anglosphere Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Biggest Peacetime Crime & Cover-up in British History – Dominic Green at The Free Press

International Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
‘Le Pen is Dead, His Ideas Are Not’: Divided France Grapples With His Legacy – Hélène de Lauzun

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Vladimir Putin’s Wobbly Empire Gives Us a Path to Stifle Russia’s Threats – New York Post

Cultural & Philosophical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Conservative Counterculture – George Yancey, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
Etienne Gilson’s Essential Book on Philosophy & Its History – Edward C. Feser at C World Report
When the Atlantic Was Full of Islands: Mythical Lands West of Medieval Europe – Medievalists
Cave – James Chastek, Ph.D., Ph.L., at Just Thomism

Et Cetera. . . Pop Cultural News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Actor Chris Pratt Calls on Jesus to Protect Lives ‘Battling Flames’ in California Wildfires – ChPP
10 Wardrobe Resolutions for the New Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Why Are Bible Sales Booming in Our Secular Society – E. Benson at Tradition, Family, & Property
John Traynor’s Miraculous Cure in Lourdes Finally Confirmed – Tradition, Family, & Property
Inspiring Courage: Saint John Neumann’s Stand Against Anti-Catholic Persecution – TFP
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
A Sad Christmas & New Year for Christians in Burma: The Army Attacks Again – Bitter Winter
Parishes in Pacific Palisades, Altadena Evacuated as Wind-Driven Fires Rage – Angelus News

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Cardinal McElroy & the God of Surprises – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
2. Rosary Secrets, Incredible New Findings on St. Teresa of Avila’s Relics & More Links – Rgstr
3. We are Witnessing a Cultural Shift – Bill Donohue at The American Spectator
4. Chicago’s Cardinal Cupich Expeditiously Handling Bogus Abuse Claims Against Priests – TMR
5. Scottish Jubilee Cross Draws Criticism as LGBT Similarities Unavoidable – Michael Haynes
6. Rey, McElroy, Brambilla: The Pope’s Fireworks for 2025 – Nico Spuntoni at New Daily Compass
7. The Best World War II Movie You’ve Never Seen – Casey Chalk at The Federalist
8. In Facing ‘Populist’ Tide, Pope Risks Exposing Church Skeletons – Charles Collins at Crux
9. Casual Sex & Other Pathways to Diabolical Possession, & More Great Links! – NC Register
10. Sohrab Ahmari Can’t Disguise His Disgust with the Gay Glasgow Jubilee Cross – Soh. Ahmari

Punditry and Analysis:
The Debasement of Tolerance – J. Daryl Charles, Ph.D., at First Things
Meaning of ‘Inn’ in Bethlehem, Journey f/‘Spiritual but Not Religious’ to Catholic & More – Rgstr
On the Obsessive Grievances & Perpetual Rupturing of Church Liberal “Reformers” – Chapp PhD
Russia ‘Restraining’ the Antichrist? – Ian M. Giatti at The Christian Post
Stephen Cottrell Now C of E’s Temporary Leader After Justin Welby’s Final Day – Catholic Herald
Hong Kong’s Imprisoned Jimmy Lai & ‘Choosing a Life of Freedom’ – B. Moy at Juicy Ecumenism
Understanding the Vatican’s Novel Leadership Structure of a Pro-Prefect & a Nun – C World Rprt
Poll Finds Most Parents, Including Catholics, Oppose Transgender Ideology In Schools – Rgstr

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
High School & Adult CREDO Catechism Classes – 1 Peter 5

The Catastrophic Appointment of Cardinal McElroy to Washington, D.C.:
Pope Francis Picks ‘Heretical’ Anti-Trump Cardinal as Archbishop of Washington – J Gomes PhD

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
New January 8 Edition on Prime Time Politics – Prime Time Politics

Cultural & Philosophical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Myself, Me, & I: The Annoying Rise of Reflexive Pronouns – Sebastian Morello at The E.C.
How the Lack of a Default Religion Shaped American Culture – Virginia Postrel at VN

Et Cetera. . . Pop Cultural News, Punditry, and Analysis:
10 Wardrobe Resolutions for the New Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
TikTok Priest Makes Connections with Students Thru Videos, Taylor Swift Class – WCVB 5 ABC

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
PopeWatch: Reassuring – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Why Are Bible Sales Booming in Our Secular Society – E. Benson at Tradition, Family, & Property
John Traynor’s Miraculous Cure in Lourdes Finally Confirmed – Tradition, Family, & Property
Inspiring Courage: Saint John Neumann’s Stand Against Anti-Catholic Persecution – TFP
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

A thank you to our sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Janet Smith Exposes Controversial Background of Cardinal McElroy – Joe McClane at ACT
2. Occult Watch: A Strange Symbol at a Strange Ranch – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
3. The New Orleans Terror Attack: Why It’s Not So ‘Senseless’ After All – Raymond Ibrahim
4. How She Was Broke Free From Porn Addiction – Lila Rose
5. The Heroism of Fr. Paul Mankowski – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6. How Cardinal McElroy came to Washington – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
7. Creeds Can’t Save Protestantism – Casey Chalk at Catholic Answers Magazine
8. Is There a Scriptural Basis for Annulments? – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
9. McCarrick Successor McElroy: Francis’s Response to Trump? – Tim. S. Flanders at 1 Peter 5
10. The Gloriously “Primitive” Culture of Early-Medieval England – Rob. Keim at Via Mediævalis

Punditry and Analysis:
Rosary Secrets, Incredible New Findings on St. Teresa of Avila’s Relics & More Links – Register
How J.R.R. Tolkien Helped Translate a Catholic Bible You’ve Likely Read! – G. Ryan at uCatholic
Broken Families: Tepid Religious Instruction No Match Against the Pill, TV, & Media – Nw Ox Rv
Meaning of ‘Inn’ in Bethlehem, Journey f/‘Spiritual but Not Religious’ to Catholic & More – Rgstr
Why Are Bible Sales Booming in Our Secular Society – E. Benson at Tradition, Family, & Property
Casual Sex & Other Pathways to Diabolical Possession, & More Great Links! – NC Register
Inspiring Courage: Saint John Neumann’s Stand Against Anti-Catholic Persecution – TFP
What’s Next for AI in 2025? Catholic Experts Weigh in – J. McKeown at Catholic News Agency

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Trump Will Rename the ‘Gulf of Mexico’ to the ‘Gulf of America’ – Emma Colton at Fox News
The 6 Biggest FBI Scandals Under the Biden Administration – Emma Colton at Fox News
The National Debt: America is Headed Towards Economic Disaster – The American Catholic
Zuckerberg Ditches ‘Fact-Checking’, Vows to ‘Restore Free Expression’ to Platforms – Cthlc Vote

Anglosphere Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Starmer Calls Requests for Grooming Gang Inquiry “Far-Right” – Graham Barnfield at The E.C.

International Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Jean-Marie Le Pen Dead at 96 – Hélène de Lauzun at The European Conservative
Leaders Urge India’s Modi to Curb Spiraling Violence Against Christians – Catholic World Report

Et Cetera. . . Pop Culture News, Punditry, and Analysis:
COVIDeo of the Day, the Only Good Thing to Come Out of the Chinese Pandemic – TACatholic
10 Wardrobe Resolutions for the New Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
John Traynor’s Miraculous Cure in Lourdes Finally Confirmed – Tradition, Family, & Property
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

A thank you to our sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Pakistan’s Christian Community in Shock After Man Shot Dead – John Newton at Catholic Herald
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Francis Forces Bishop Dominique Rey to Resign, Persecuted for Being Close to Trads – R. Cæli
2. Friary Closes After 750 Years Due to Lack of Vocations – Sarah Mac Donald at The Tablet
3. Welcome to the Weekend at Bernie’s Papacy – Don. R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4. The New Spirit of Vatican II Altar of Notre Dame Cathedral – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy. . .
5. Francis Violates Catholic Teaching by Bearing False Witness Against Israel – Allan Dershowitz
6. Cardinal McElroy to Face Challenges in Trump’s Washington – Brian Fraga
7. Meaning of ‘Inn’ in Bethlehem, Journey f/‘Spiritual but Not Religious’ to Catholic & More – Reg
8. Recognize & Resist is Real: 1st Anniversary of Historic Backlash to Fiducia Supplicans – RC
9. An Influential Catholic You Look Up To? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. John Traynor’s Miraculous Cure in Lourdes Finally Confirmed – Tradition, Family, & Property

Punditry and Analysis:
Swearing With The Devil – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
If We Want Healthier Americans, We Should Help Women Quit Their Jobs – The Federalist
Why Are Bible Sales Booming in Our Secular Society – E. Benson at Tradition, Family, & Property
California Bars Faithful Catholic Families from the Foster Care System – Anne Hendershott, Ph.D.
The Best Possible Resolution for This Jubilee Year – David Torkington at Catholic Stand
Three Deadly Giants & How to Fight Them – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at Kmita’s Library
New Year’s Resolution: Bring Back The Aunties – Mary Harrington at Institute for Family Studies
Inspiring Courage: Saint John Neumann’s Stand Against Anti-Catholic Persecution – TFP
Trudeau Resigns, Leaving Legacy of Inaction on Church Attacks – Catholic Arena

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
America’s Battle Over Choice in Education – Vince Bielski at Mercator

The Catastrophic Appointment of Cardinal McElroy to Washington, D.C.:
McElroy Says He Prays for Trump’s Success as He Takes Over Washington Archdiocese – Crux

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Blue & The Gray – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Must Our Leaders Always Lie about Islamic Terrorism? – Timothy Furnish at The Stream
Here’s Who Biden’s FBI Decided To Persecute Rather Than Hunt Down Real Terrorists – Federalist
How ‘So Help Me God’ Entered the Presidential Oath of Office – D.B. Parker at Religion Unplugged

Anglosphere Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Trud’oh! – Quico Toro at Persuasion
Justin Trudeau’s Legacy is Bleak – Jane Stannus at The Spectator World
Trudeau’s Legacy: Death, Depression, & Darwinism – Jonathan Van Maren at The E.C.

International Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Barbarians at the Gate: Liberal Elites in Meltdown Over Right-Wing Austrian Govt – Zol. Kottász

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Government Report: Israel Must Get Ready for War With Turkey – Tamás Orbán at The E.C.
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cetera. . . Pop Culture News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Netflix Hit ‘Squid Game’ Highlights Growing Popularity of Korean Shamanism – Clemente Listi
Win or Lose, Players Give Glory to Jesus During College Football Playoffs – Cthlc News Agency
10 Wardrobe Resolutions for the New Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
I Was Marked by Satan through Rituals & Promiscuity – The Stream
The Challenge of Being a Christian Teacher in a State School – Christian Concern
New England Church Teaches English by Reading the Bible – Ch. M. Bacon at Religion Unplugged
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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A thank you to our sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Religion Will Be Crucial as Post-Assad Syria Seeks Restoration – Richard Ostling at Rel Unp
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. One Year Later: The Fiducia Supplicans “Flop” – Complicit Clergy
2. Why Has Francis Promoted a Heretic & Gifted Him Washington? w/Christine Niles – C Unscr.
3. Bishop Strickland Blasts Appointment of Cardinal McElroy – Complicit Clergy
4. The Devil in Rome (Re: McElroy to D.C.) – Stella Maris Media
5. Once Mass Starts, You Aren’t Allowed to Stop Until You Finish, Even if Attacked – TACatholic
6. Pro-Lifer Arrested in Ohio for ‘Annoying’ Speech Outside Abortion Clinic – MRC News Busters
7. Casual Sex & Other Pathways to Diabolical Possession, & More Great Links! – NC Register
8. Pennsylvania Bishop Issues Pastoral Letter on Human-Trafficking Hotspot – ABC 27 WHTM
9. Saint of the Impossible – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. Carmelite Monks Use Modern Tech to Build Gothic Monastery – Cowboy State Daily

News:
Canadian Archbishop & Indigenous Language Scholar Appointed to Winnipeg Archd. – Register
Shigemi Fukahori, Catholic Atomic Bomb Survivor and Peace Advocate, Dies at 93 – CNA

Punditry and Analysis:
This Joyful Nun is Now the Oldest Living Person – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
The Leonine Prayers after Mass (Part 2) – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
We Who Wrestle with God: On the Border of Things – Darren Geist, J.D., at Public Discourse
Trudeau Leaves Behind an Anti-Catholic Legacy – Peter Laffin at National Catholic Register
‘Death Cafes’ Aim to Convince People That Assisted Suicide is Good for Your – Live Action News
John Traynor’s Miraculous Cure in Lourdes Finally Confirmed – Tradition, Family, & Property
Meaning of ‘Inn’ in Bethlehem, Journey f/‘Spiritual but Not Religious’ to Catholic & More – Rgstr
Why are Bible Sales Booming in Our Secular Society – E. Benson at Tradition, Family, & Property
Jubilee 2025: New Year’s Resolutions & Resources – George Weigel at Denver Catholic
Inspiring Courage: Saint John Neumann’s Stand Against Anti-Catholic Persecution – TFP
What Does The Future Hold For Christians In Syria Under HTS? – L. Gilbert at Religion Unplugged

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
My Advice to Catholic Schools: Double Down on Your Catholicity – Thomas W. Carroll at Register

The Catastrophic Appointment of Cardinal McElroy to Washington, D.C.:
McElroy Discusses New Role, Engaging With Incoming Trump Administration – Catholic Vote

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Is Vivek Right About America? – Colin Redemer at First Things
The Fools’ Gold State – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Liberals & Tyranny – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
119th Congress Adds 2 Hindus, 2 Nones, Remains Mostly Christian – Religion News Service

Anglosphere Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Truth About ‘Grooming Gangs’ is Finally Coming Out – The Telegraph via Yahoo! News
9 Media Outlets Simping for PM Starmer on Grooming Gangs Scandal After Musk Rebuke – MRC

International Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
How The Left Betrayed Charlie Hebdo – Andrew Hussey at UnHerd

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Persecution of Nigerian Christians Continues – Catholic Arena
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cetera. . . Pop Culture News, Punditry, and Analysis:
10 Wardrobe Resolutions for the New Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Reading Old Books – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

A thank you to our sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
What Will Happen to Minorities in Syria? A Christian Point of View – A. Graceffo at Bitter Winter
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Church Fires Continued to Rise in France in 2024 – Catholic Arena

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. McElroy is Francis’s & McCarrick’s Final Affront to America – New Catholic at Rorate Cæli
2. McElroy Promoted Despite Abuse & Cover-Ups – Gene Thomas Gomulka of John 18:37
3. The Diminishment of the DC Archdiocese Continues Apace – Eric Sammons at Editor’s Desk
4. Playing With My New Bible – Fr. Z’s Blog
5. Italian Bishops’ Newspaper Ran a Story Against Mary’s Virginity – Catholic Vote
6. PopeWatch: McElroy to DC – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7. Exit Trudeau – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8. Part of the Great Family of Man – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9. January 6, 2024 & January 6, 2020 – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. ‘Anti-Racism:’ The Opiate of the Sheeple – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream

News:
Irish Catholics Hold Mass to Remember Cromwell Victims – Catholic Arena
Private Catholic Schools in Britain Against New Tax Imposed on Jan. 1 – Charles Collins at Crux

Punditry and Analysis:
John Traynor’s Miraculous Cure in Lourdes Finally Confirmed – Tradition, Family, & Property
Did Vatican II End Thomism? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
10 Wardrobe Resolutions for the New Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Reassurance in Un-Reassuring Times – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand
Luigi Mangione’s Apologists Are Undermining the Pursuit of Social Justice – Xv. Symons, II, Ph.D.
Updated Research in Book on Fatima Apparitions – Matt C. Abbott at Renew America
Inspiring Courage: Saint John Neumann’s Stand Against Anti-Catholic Persecution – TFP
Islamic Terrorism Over the Christmas & New Year Break – Christian Concern
The Problem Of Evil – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand
Why Are Bible Sales Booming in Our Secular Society – E. Benson at Tradition, Family, & Property
Report: China ‘Waging a Full-on Assault on Christians’ with High-Tech Surveillance State – Brtbrt
“Holiday Season” & Christmas Season – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Africa’s Christians Persecuted Most As Sub-Saharan Nations Remain Jihadi Hotbed – Rel Unp

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Defense Counsel – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Anglosphere Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Racial Vengeance Gets a Free Pass in Grooming Gang Britain – Frank Furedi at The E.C.

International Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
A Silent Struggle Continues for Bethlehem’s Christians – Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe at OSV

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Lest We Forget – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cetera. . . Pop Culture News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Movie Review: Gladiator II – Fr. Z’s Blog

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Sisters, Please Put Down Those Rulers! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Pro-Life – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

A thank you to our sponsor:
The American Society for the Defense of Tradition, Family, and Property

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Syria: Christians Facing Existential Terrorist Threat – Uzay Bulut at Gatestone Institute
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Confirmed: Cardinal McElroy to Be Appointed Washington Archbishop – The Pillar
2. List of Priests With No Social Media Who Have Publicly Denounced Francis – Non Veni Pacem
3. Germany: Catholic Church Sanctions Gender Change for 1 of the 3 Wise Men – Cthlc Conclave
4. Young Men Are Converting to Serious, “Muscular” Christianity – Fr. Z”s Blog
5. Traditional vs. Spirit of Vatican II Parishes: By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them – 1 Peter 5
6. Are Catholics Splintering? – Brother Louis Dethomasis, F.S.C., Ph.D., at Catholic Exchange
7. The Cowardice of Sir Stephen Fry – Malcolm Clark at The Critic
8. Major TLM Construction Project in Tyler, Texas – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Trdtn & Sanity
9. Archdiocese of New York: No Altar Rails! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. Historical Falsehoods about Active Participation: Response to Dr. Brant Pitre – New Lit Mov

News:
Spanish Bishops Condemn Mockery of Sacred Heart of Jesus on Spanish Public TV – CNA
Dr. William Mahrt, R.I.P. – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Muhammad Cracks List of Top Ten Names for Baby Boys in New York City for First Time – GP

Punditry and Analysis:
Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller’s Unhinged New Year’s Rant – The American Spectator
Meaning of ‘Inn’ in Bethlehem, Journey f/‘Spiritual but Not Religious’ to Catholic & More – Rgstr
10 Wardrobe Resolutions for the New Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
John Traynor’s Miraculous Cure in Lourdes Finally Confirmed – Tradition, Family, & Property
Inspiring Courage: Saint John Neumann’s Stand Against Anti-Catholic Persecution – TFP
Is Cottrell Fit to Lead? Who Should Be the Next Archbishop of Canterbury? – Catholic Unscripted
Why Are Bible Sales Booming in Our Secular Society – E. Benson at Tradition, Family, & Property
Bourbon Street Massacre is What ‘Globalize the Intifada’ Looks Like – The American Spectator

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Just Like People in Fly Over Country – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Who Really Started America’s Culture War? – Frank Furedi at Spiked
The Centrality of Civic Virtue – David Hein at The University Bookman
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Anglosphere Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Elon Musk & Rape Gangs – Melissa MacKenzie at The American Spectator
Canada PM Trudeau is Likely to Announce Resignation, Source Says – Reuters via Yahoo! News

International Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
What’s Behind the AfD Party’s Rise in Germany – Heather Mac Donald at City Journal

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cetera. . . Pop Culture News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Norm Macdonald was a Christian! – Michael Knowles
Megyn Kelly Blasts Golden Globes ‘Conclave’ as Most Anti-Catholic Film I’ve Seen. . . – Breitbart

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Protestant & Catholic Exorcists – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Sevens – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How Barnes and Noble Made a Comeback by Revitalizing Its Philosophy – PBS News Hour
Secret Origins of a Christian Brotherhood: Amicizia Christiana – Tradition, Family, & Property
God is with Us: Curé of Ars Christmas Sermon – John Vianney via Tradition, Family & Property
Why I’m Making My Sundays Internet-Free In 2025 – Jn Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family & Property
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Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
13 Catholic Missionaries & Pastoral Workers Reportedly Killed Worldwide in 2024 – CNA
Homelessness Rose 18% in the Past Year, HUD Report Shows – Catholic News Agency

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. The Surprising History of the Children’s Mass – Nico Fassino at The Pillar
2. How Did Mary Die? Rosary Secret, Hidden Details of The Assumption – America Needs Fatima
3. John Traynor’s Miraculous Cure in Lourdes Finally Confirmed – Tradition, Family, & Property
4. The Overlooked Mystery of the Circumcision – David Paul Deavel at Catholic World Report
5. 5 Plot Holes for God – Pat Flynn at Catholic Answers Magazine
6. A Conversation With Joseph Pearce About Ignatius Critical Editions – Catholic World Report
7. The Wrought Iron Choir Screen of the Cathedral of Sens – Sh. R. Tribe at Liturgical Arts Journal
8. The Christian Case for Hunting – Sebastian Morello at Spectator Australia
9. Why are Bible Sales Booming in Our Secular Society – E Benson at Tradition, Family & Property
10. Where Is Infant Baptism in the Bible? – Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Magazine

News:
Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop for Philippines’ Tarlac Diocese – Catholic News Agency
Pope Francis Begins 2025 With Pro-Life Message – The National Pulse
In Vatican Meetings, Catholic Land Movement Proclaims Faith, Family, & Farming – CNA

Punditry and Analysis:
Catholic Doctrine & the Sunday Readings for January 2025 – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand
The Liturgical Movement that is Needed – Emily Finley at The Christian Imagination
Inspiring Courage: Saint John Neumann’s Stand Against Anti-Catholic Persecution – TFP
So What Exactly is a Jubilee Year Anyway? – Jeffrey Bruno at Words & Pictures
Sir James MacMillan on “Music & the Sacred in Antiquity & Modernity” – New Liturgical Mvmnt

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cetera. . . Pop Culture News, Punditry, and Analysis:
10 Wardrobe Resolutions for the New Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Why I’m Making My Sundays Internet-Free In 2025 – Jn Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family & Property
God is with Us: Curé of Ars Christmas Sermon – John Vianney via Tradition, Family & Property
Secret Origins of a Christian Brotherhood: Amicizia Christiana – Tradition, Family, & Property
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Knights of Columbus Organizes Christmas for Ukrainian Orphans – Vatican News
12 Ways to Obtain a Jubilee Indulgence – Nation Catholic Reg

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Ugly Buildings, Beautiful Priests – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
2. The Leonine Prayers after Mass (Part 1) – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at Tradition & Sanity
3. Germany Gripped By Migrant Violence On New Year’s Eve – Zoltán Kottász at The EC
4. The New Completed Nativity of the Monastery of Norcia by Fabrizio Diomedi – Ltrgcl Arts Jrnl
5. The Liturgical Movement that is Needed – Emily Finley at The Christian Imagination
6. Are You Afraid? Run to Our Lady! – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
7. Record Numbers of Young Adults Flock to Salt Lake City for SEEK25 – Catholic World Report
8. Where Is Infant Baptism in the Bible? – Tim Staples at Catholic Answers Magazine
9. What Is Time? – James Haninck at New Oxford Review
10. The Quiet Work of Liberating Trafficked Women from Slavery – S. Caldwell at Catholic Herald

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