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Highlighted Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Adopting a Classical Curriculum Energized This Catholic School – National Catholic Register
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Men Flocking to Orthodoxy & What Gen Z is Finding in the Catholic Church – The Dispatch
2. Vanquish or Die: The Choice Before the Catholic Church in America – The American Spectator
3. 1994 Flashback: Why Journalists Love the Episcopal Church – Terry Mattingly at Rational. . .
4. Deportations: Unmasking the U.S. Bishops’ Conflict of Interest – Vicki Yamasaki at CCUP
5. Greetings, Archbishop Grob of Milwaukee! – Dad29
6. Bishop Stowe is ‘Angry’ that Trump is Enforcing America’s Immigration Laws – Cmplct Clergy
7. Tom Homan Calls Out Vatican for Border Hypocrisy – Thomas D. Williams, Ph.D.
8. Incredible Tone Deafness or is It Intentional? Re: Vatican & Rupnik – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
9. Adopting a Classical Curriculum Energized This Catholic School – National Catholic Register
10. Sanctions Remain Against Opus Dei Cardinal – Nicole Winfield at Associated Press

Honorable Mentioned:
Baby Fever – Aaron M. Renn
The Online Porn Free-for-All is Coming to an End – Marc Novicoff at The Atlantic
Jesuits – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Analysis and Punditry:
God Makes Comeback With Young – Kaya Burgess at The Times of London
Unlocking the Secret Spiritual & Organizational Connections between Amicizia & Aa – TFP
Pakistani Youth Who Gave His Life to Prevent Terror Attack is Symbol of Christian Unity – CWR
It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Historical Falsehoods about Active Participation: A Response to Dr Brant Pitre (Part 4) – NLM
Christians in Syria Need International Defenders – Uzay Bulut at the European Conservative

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

The Marko Rupnik Scandal:
Why is the Vatican Dragging Its Feet Over the Vile Accusations Against Rupnik? – Charles Collins
Card. Fernández Knows Cases Worse Than Rupnik; More Excuses for Delaying Tactics – C Cnclv
Cardinal Fernandez Discusses Rupnik: What Did We Learn? – Christopher R. Altieri at CWR

Islam:
‘We Are Going to Behead You & Get a Big Reward’: The Persecution of Christians – Ray. Ibrahim

Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Christian Nationalism is a Farce – Aaron M. Renn
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

President Donald J. Trump:
Catholic Bishops vs. Donald Trump on Immigration – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take

Anglosphere Political Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Sixty Years Since the Death of Churchill – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

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

Indiscriminate Analysis, Punditry, and News:
Accompanying the King – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2025 Marks the 1700th Anniversary of the Nicene Creed – The American Catholic
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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Highlighted Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Unlocking the Secret Spiritual & Organizational Connections between Amicizia & Aa – TFP

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. The Crazy Priestess Lady Gets Worse – Michael Knowles
2. President Joe Biden, Freemason – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
3. A Liberal Sermon in Church? Yell “Heresy”, & Then Walk Out – The American Catholic
4. A ‘Female Cardinal’ at Head of Governorate? Francis Announces ‘Epochal’ Changes – Remnant
5. Scandal in Italy: Bishop Approves Hamburger Party in Church – A. Zambrano at Daily Compass
6. Papal Hate Speech & the Pact of the Catacombs: What’s the Connection? – Michael J. Matt
7. I Agree – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8. It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
9. Unlocking the Secret Spiritual & Organizational Connections between Amicizia & Aa – TFP
10. Put Not Your Trust In Princes – Mark Belanger at Catholic Stand

Punditry and Analysis:
Religious Persecution in the World’s Largest Democracy – Jetti A. Oliver at Plough
Pro-LGBT GLAAD President Says Organization is ‘Working With’ Pope Francis – Catholic Vote
Colorado’s Bishops on Immigration: ‘An Open Border is Not a Just System’ – Cthlc World Report
Card. Fernández: Rupnik Investigation Done, Independent Tribunal Being Established – Ed Pentin

News:
St. Louis Church Burns Down – Catholic Arena

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Cultural & Philosophical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Vibe Shift – Aaron M. Renn
Did People in the Middle Ages Really Believe the Earth Was Flat? – History Facts
How Did Medieval Dynasties Get Their Names? – Medievalists.net

Islam:
Muslims Seek to ‘Avenge’ the Battle of Tours – Raymond Ibrahim at The Stream

Political Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Right Wing Institutional Capture – Aaron M. Renn
Attention, Meta: Your A.I. Still Displays Anti-Life Bias – Catherine Salgado at MRC News Busters
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

President Donald J. Trump:
Could Trump 2.0. Herald a New Era of Religious Liberty in America? – Damian Thompson
Trump Promises to Investigate ‘Radical Left Attacks’ on Churches, Pregnancy Ctrs – Breitbart

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

Indiscriminate Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Famed Exorcist Charged With Fake Battery Claim – Christine Niles, J.D., via Complicit Clergy
2. Can We Finally Go Back to Having Kings? – Kennedy Hall at Crisis Magazine
3. The “Illegals” Wins Never Quit – Dad29
4. U.S. Government Abortion Website Shut Down – Cthlc News Agency via Catholic World Report
5. The Greatest First Week in Presidential History – Eric Sammons at Editor’s Desk
6. Jesuit University to Hire Transgender Studies Literature Professor – The College Fix
7. How St. Francis De Sales Overcame His Temper to Become a Saint of Kindness – NC Register
8. Trump Pardons 23 Peaceful Pro-Life Activists Jailed Under Biden – Catholic Herald
9. The Feast of St. Timothy – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
10. JD Vance Addresses March for Life: Need a Culture that Celebrates Life at All Stages – CNA

Best of the Rest:
Live Updates From the 2025 March for Life – Francesca Pollio Fenton at Catholic News Agency

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Cardinal Tucho on Rupnik: ‘Other Cases. . .are Worse’ – Edgar Beltrán at The Pillar
2. What is Catholic Teaching on Deportation? Maybe Not What Some Higher-Ups Think – Fr. Zed
3. Something’s Suspect in These Parts of the Church – Jesse Romero at Full Sheen Ahead
4. Michael Hichborn Exposes the Reason Catholic Bishops Oppose Trump – Joe McClane at ACT
5. Trump Pardons Biden-Targeted Pro-Life Activists – C News Agency via Catholic World Report
6. 4 Things to Know About J.D. Vance’s Pro-Life Journey – National Catholic Register
7. Why Tolkien’s World Continues to Captivate Us – Robert Johnson at Our Sunday Visitor
8. Trump Signs Order to Declassify Files on JFK, RFK, & MLK Assassinations – Fox News
9. 2025 March for Life: Here’s What You Need to Know – CNA via Catholic World Report
10. It’s Here! The 2025 Color of the Year – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Punditry and Analysis:
9 Things to Know About Holy Life of St. Francis De Sales, Patron of Catholic Journalists – ChPP
How to Watch the March for Life: EWTN’s Live Coverage – CNA via National Catholic Register
Find Hope in Adoration: Archbishop Jn. Wilson Ignites Eucharistic Hope for Jubilee Year – Rgstr
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance to Speak at 2025 March for Life – CNA via Catholic World Report
Did Catholics Contribute to the Surge of Bible Sales in 2024? – Gigi Duncan at Our Sunday Visitor

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Cultural & Philosophical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
‘Romeo & Juliet’ in a Nutshell – Joseph Pearce at National Catholic Register

L.A. Wild Fires:
New Wildfire Threatens Communities North of Los Angeles – CNA via Catholic World Report
California Wildfires: Join a National Novena to Pray for Victims This Friday – N Catholic Register

Political Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Let’s Not Take Zuckerberg’s Free Speech Promises at Face Value – Aubrey Gulick at Am Spect
More Than Two-Thirds of Americans Support Limitations on Abortion, According to Poll – CWR
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

President Donald J. Trump:
Trump Ends Policy of Treating Churches as ‘Sensitive Locations’ for Immigration Raids – CNA

Anglosphere Political Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Southport Killing: Sentence Served, Justice Not – Michael Curzon at EC

Indiscriminate Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. The Truth That Dare Not Speak Its Name – Roy-Charles A. Coulombe, K.C.S.S., at Crisis
2. How the Internet is Saving the Catholic Church From Self-Destruction – Gavin Ashenden at CH
3. Some of the Reasons Why I Reject ‘Evolution’ – Kennedy Hall at Mere Tradition
4. A Yoga Retrospective: Don’t These Exercises Mock God? – O. Oliveros at Catholic Exchange
5. The Biggest Lesson From Ken Burns – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
6. Reads Her Sermons Also – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7. Sins of the Flesh Hurt Innocent People: Pope Francis Should Take Them More Seriously – C Hr
8. Rome’s Chief Rabbi Cites Francis for Harsh Split in Jewish-Catholic Relations – J Gomes PhD
9. PopeWatch: Rigidity – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. The Great Dumbing Down of American Education – Joel Kotkin at the American Mind

Punditry and Analysis:
The Real Jesus & the Two Impostors – Paul Senz at Catholic Answers Magazine
Card. Burke: Loss of Devotional Life One of Greatest Tragedies of Post-Vatican II Era – M Haynes
How John Paul the Great Catholic University Trains Tomorrow’s Movie Makers – NC Register
Could A.I. Spur a Resurgence of Faith? – Tristan Macdonald at Crisis Magazine

News:
The Smiling Carmelite on Her Way to the Altars: She is Recognized as a “Servant of God” – Zenit
X’s Grok Chatbot is Wrong: Planned Parenthood Does Commit Over 1000 Abortions Daily – LAN

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Cultural & Philosophical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Stumbling Over the 1960s – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing

Political Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Idaho State Rep Introduces Resolution Urging SCOTUS to Overturn Obergefell – The Stream
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

President Donald J. Trump:
Let’s Hope For Lots of Resignations – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Geopolitical Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Another UNRWA Scandal: Israeli Hostages Say They Were Hidden in UN Shelter – Mch. Curzon
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cetera. . . Pop Cultural News, Punditry, and Analysis:
If The U.S. Government Doesn’t Ban TikTok, Parents Should – August Meyrat at The Federalist

Indiscriminate Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

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

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. US Bishops Stand to Lose a Staggering Amount of Money Under Trump – Return To Tradition
2. Soon-to-Be Priest Killed in Tractor Accident, Seminary Requests Prayers – ChurchPOP
3. Francis Names Another Woman to Leadership Role at Vatican – National Catholic Register
4. The Catholic Urge to Restore Reverence – Full Sheen Ahead
5. How the Most Successful People Self-Destruct – The Catholic Gentleman
6. Mel Gibson, Old School Sinner – Patrick Giroux at Crisis Magazine
7. Are Unva****ated Kids Healthier? – Lila Rose
8. Salvation By Faith Alone? Whatzat? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing On My Head
9. The ‘Surprising Rebirth’ at Oxford: Perspectives from a Graduate Student – Gospel Coalition
10. Bishop Strickland Denounces Francis’ ‘Denigration’ of the Latin Mass – Complicit Clergy

Punditry and Analysis:
Why The World’s Only Prison For Catholic Priests Was In Franco’s Spain – Religion Unplugged
On Angels, Demons, & Artificial Intelligence – Dhananjay Jagannathan, Ph.D., at Public Discourse
Why Are More People Talking Publicly About Christ? Mel Gibson, Joe Rogan. . . – Cth Unscripted

News:
Sodality of Christian Life Reports It Made Reparations to 83 Victims of Abuse – Cth World Report

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Teaching Patriotism – Christopher Byrne at The Cardinal Newman Society

Cultural & Philosophical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
How Christianity Influenced Art & Music – Exaudi

Political Punditry, Analysis, and News:
As U.S. Prepares for President Trump, Catholic Eyes Should Focus on V.P. Vance – Cthlc Herald
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Et Cetera. . . Pop Cultural News, Punditry, and Analysis:
TikTok: Weapon of Mass Distraction – Gurwinder Bhogal at UnHerd

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Young Priests’ Journey: Aa’s Spiritual Path to Our Blessed Mother – Tradition, Family, & Property
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

A thank you to our sponsor:
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Highlighted Punditry, Analysis, and News:
How to Save the Music at Mass – Auguste Meyrat at Crisis Magazine
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Synodality for Me, But Not for DC: On the McElroy Appointment – Larry Chapp, Ph.D., at CWR
2. Trump’s New World Map – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3. The Philippines’ Newest Cardinal Shares His Conclave Criteria – National Catholic Register
4. PopeWatch: With the Help of the Serpent – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. How to Save the Music at Mass – Auguste Meyrat at Crisis Magazine
6. Cardinal Sarah Publishes New Book ‘Does God Exist?’ – CNA via Catholic World Report
7. Panama Panics over Canal Return After Rubio Backs Trump on Chinese Influence – Breitbart
8. The Pope is Wrong to Deride Lace & Frills, It’s Important to Dress Well for Mass – Cthlc Herald
9. Young Priests’ Journey: Aa’s Spiritual Path to Mary – Tradition, Family, & Property
10. 10 Things to Know about Soul Surfer Bethany Hamilton, March for Life Keynote Speaker – CP

Punditry and Analysis:
Post-Apocalyptic Pagan Nationalism with a Christian Eye – Alex Taylor at The EC
Glory, Glory, Hallelujah! Only King Jesus Can Make America Great Again – Jules Gomes, Ph.D.
With Eye on Eliminating Deficit, CUA Grapples with Proposed Changes to Academic Pgms – CWR
Bishop of Arlington’s Letter on IVF: Despite Giving Rise to New Life, It Also Destroys Life – LAN
Persecution of Christians in Tajikistan – Antonio Graceffo at Providence
Is the Vatican’s China Deal Making Progress on a Road to Nowhere? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar

News:
Cardinal Schönborn Retires as Vienna Archbishop on 80th Birthday – Catholic News Agency
Turkey Blocks Christian Genocide Resolution in Australia – Uzay Bulut at The EC

Christmastide:
Mystic Update Editions – Mystic Update (New Edition Available Now)

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Going On Offense – Christopher Byrne at The Cardinal Newman Society

Cultural & Philosophical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
We Need Cultural Change for Caregivers, Not Just Better Policy – Amber Adrian at IFS

Political Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Prime Time Politics Editions – Prime Time Politics (New Edition Available Now)

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Gives Too Much To Terrorists – Jon. S. Tobin at The Federalist

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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A thank you to our sponsor:
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Highlighted Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Bevelyn Williams’ Husband Says She Has Not Been Pardoned Nor Released – Life News
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. The Pope Promotes an American Heretic – John Gravino at Soul Science
2. Robert Cardinal Sarah: ‘A Diabolical Project Against the Latin Mass’ – New Daily Compass
3. Woman Sacked by Cardinal Nichols for Pro-Marriage Stance to Appeal Ruling – Cthlc Herald
4. Bishop Praised by Pope ‘Facing Vatican Probe’ & Perjury Trial – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
5. Bevelyn Williams’ Husband Says She Has Not Been Pardoned Nor Released – Life News
6. I Know Francis Thinks Priests Who Wear Lace Have Mental Problems. . . – Fr. A.J. McDonald
7. Pope Francis: My Critics are Unstable & Ostentatious – Tom Kington at The Sunday Times
8. What Next for Downside Abbey? – Michael Hodges at Catholic Herald
9. Reading Tea Leaves & Church Documents – Janet E. Smith, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
10. Our (Incoherent) Post-Modern Condition – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing

Punditry and Analysis:
The Case of the Book “Opus” or How to Misinform about the Church – Exaudi
Young Priests’ Journey: Aa’s Spiritual Path to Our Blessed Mother – Tradition, Family, & Property
What Going Into ‘Jubilee Mode’ Means for Catholics – Mike Aquilina at Angelus News
How Jimmy Lai Became Communist China’s Good ‘Troublemaker’ – H. Raleigh at The Federalist

News:
Former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards Dies at 67 – C. Hazard at Just The News
Pope Sends Special Inauguration Telegram to Trump – E.A. Allen at Crux via Catholic Herald
Cardinal O’Malley Brokered Deal for Release of Cuban Prisoners – Catholic World News
Catholic News Agency (CNA) Official X Account Compromised, Working With X Support – CWR

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Beyond MCAS into Scouting: Rethinking High School for Real-World Readiness – Dom. Bettinelli

Cultural & Philosophical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Teleology in Mechanical Philosophy – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism
Work, Creativity, Economics, and the Social Nature of the Person – The Moral Imagination

Islam:
Do Islamic Societies Create Dictators? – Raymond Ibrahim

Political Punditry, Analysis, and News:
mRNA Vaccine Study Demonstrates Spike Protein Does Damage Heart – New Daily Compass
What Would It Mean if Trump Scuttles the Department of Education? – Catholic News Agency
Maine’s Doubles Down Again on Discrimination Against Religious Schools – Cthlc World Report
How Legalizing Surrogacy Helps Activists ‘Queer Babies’ – Katy Faust at The Federalist

President Donald J. Trump:
A Work of Special Providence – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Trump Signs Executive Order Affirming ‘Biological Reality of Sex’ – Catholic World Report
‘We Have Been Living Under a Lawless Regime’: Catholics Celebrate Trump Overhauls – CWR
What Can Catholics Expect From Trump 2.0? – Peter Laffin at National Catholic Register

Anglosphere Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
“What Else are We Not Being Told?” Starmer Under Pressure Over Southport Killer – G. Barnfield

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Germany & China Beg Trump Not To Start Trade War – Zoltán Kottász at The EC

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The ICE-men Cometh Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso – Dad29
Sodalitium Confirms Suppression After News Leaks with No Vatican Confirmation – OSV News
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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Highlighted Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:”
1. The National Disgrace that is the University of Notre Dame – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D.
2. Cardinal Gregory Attempts to Force Whistleblower Priest Into Silence – Gene T. Gomulka
3. Did U.S. Bishops Just Blow $28M Targeting the Wrong People? – Michael Hichborn at Lepanto
4. “New Bishop of Charlotte may be Cut from the Same Cloth as Francis – P. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
5. Is Andrew Tate Grooming Young Christian Men to Be ‘Pimps’ Who Beat Women – Zmirak PhD
6. Trump Should Prosecute Bishops Who Smuggle Illegal Immigrants, & Vatican. . . – Zmirak PhD
7. Young Priests’ Journey: Aa’s Spiritual Path to Mary – Tradition, Family, & Property
8. Biden Should Have Taken It With Him – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9. One Last Climactic Scene: Me vs Matt Damon – Mark Judge at Chronicles
10. Vatican Promises Stiff Penalties for Illegal Aliens Crossing its Border – Th. D. Williams, Ph.D.

Punditry and Analysis:
Trump vs. McElroy on Immigration – William Mahoney at Lepanto Institute
How Do You Start a Religious Order? Re: Word On Fire – The Pillar
Christian Podcasts Surging in Popularity, 2025 Could Prove a Breakout Year – Catholic Herald
Iranians Punished With Longer Prison Sentences For Practicing Christianity – Clemente Listi

News:
New Leadership for the CMAA – Janet Gorbitz sat New Liturgical Movement
New Bishop For Houston – Hannah Brockhaus at Catholic News Agency
Catholic U. Facing $30M Deficit, Considers Changes to Operations – Gina Christian at OSV News
Beloved Baby Jesus Statuette Stolen From National Shrine of St. John Neumann – 6 ABC

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Make Just One Change – John Roche at Classical Ed Review

Cultural & Philosophical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Painter of Monks: The Enduring Legacy Of Spanish Master Francisco de Zurbaran – Rlgn Unpl

The New Biography on Pope Francis:
Pope Francis’s Autobiography Is a Masterpiece of Self-Promotion & Obfuscation – J Gomes PhD

L.A. Wild Fires:
California’s Bonfire of Vanities – Rod Dreher at The European Conservative

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Anti-Trump Protesters Erect Guillotine in D.C. – William Upton at The National Pulse
Elderly Dementia Patient Cruelly Evicted From Home – M.J. Kevorkian, M.D., at The Babylon Bee
‘I Was Saved by God to Make America Great Again’ – William Upton at The National Pulse
The Ebbing of the Woke Tide – Brandon Aldinger at The Stream

Muslim Grooming Gangs of Under Age Girls in Britain:
Grooming Gangs: We Can’t Ignore the Islamic Connection – Christian Concern

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Did European Colonialism Undermine Islam? – Raymond Ibrahim

Et Cetera. . . Pop Cultural News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Eggers 2.0: Dreher on Doctrines in “The Witch” – Terry Mattingly at Rational Sheep
RIP Bob Uecker – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
He Who Laughs Last – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
PopeWatch: Pope v. President – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Biden Crime Family – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3 Reasons Why Abolishing the Hereditary Lords in the English Parliament Is a Big Mistake – TFP
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Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards

A thank you to our sponsor:
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Highlighted Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Report: 20 Years of Data Shows Clerical Abuse Allegations Down in U.S. – OSV News
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Pope Francis Cancels Another Faithful Priest – Complicit Clergy
2. Babylon Bee: Trump Announces First 10 Executive Orders – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at TACth
3. Should Chaste Gay Men Be Catholic Priests? – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
4. The Lamp Magazine’s Matthew Walther, a Man without Hope – Pt. Wolfgang at Catholic Culture
5. Are Aliens Demons? The Truth Revealed in Prophecy – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take
6. Historical Falsehoods about Active Participation: A Response to Dr Brant Pitre – New Lit Mov
7. McElroy Has Zero Moral Authority, Covered-Up Sexual Abuse – Steve Bannon & John Yep
8. Why is Seton Hall Hiding Its Sex Abuse Report? – Complicit Clergy
9. New York Times Pushing Pedophilia as a ‘Disorder’ – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
10. The $5 Billion Cost of Ecclesiastical Corruption – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture

Punditry and Analysis:
America’s Bishops Should Heed Church on Sovereignty – The American Spectator
David French is Wrong About Christian Power – Josh Bishop at American Reformer
Young Priests’ Journey: Aa’s Spiritual Path to Our Blessed Mother – Tradition, Family, & Property

News:
Napa Institute Launches Series Highlighting Lay Catholic Apostolates – G. Porto at Catholic Vote

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Not Ashamed of Catholic Schooling: Interview With Kairos Montessori Founder – Catholic Herald

Cultural & Philosophical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
‘Once-in-a-Century’ Discovery Reveals Spectacular Luxury of Pompeii – R. Morelle, et al., at BBC

The New Biography on Pope Francis:
Pope Critiques ‘Rigid’ Dress Sense & Mentality of Faithful Prelates – Catholic Herald
Francis’s Autobiography of Faithless Hope – Robert Morrison at The Remnant

L.A. Wild Fires:
The L.A. Firestorm Was Started by Delusional Leftist Fantasies – The Stream
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Attended Cocktail Party in Ghana When Fire Began – Breitbart

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
In Whitmer’s Darkest Michigan, a Legislator Fights to Overturn Obergefell – The Stream
Meta Restores Pro-life Accounts After Letter From Legal Group – N. Ballasy at Just The News
Flashback: Media Love New Dem Presidents; Republicans, Not So Much – MRC News Buster
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

International Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Franco Lives! – Álvaro Peñas at The European Conservative

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

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Pope Francis Wants Open Borders (Just Not in the Vatican) – Catholic Unscripted
Pope Francis’ Health: Here’s a Timeline of His Medical Issues in Recent Years – NC Register
Francis’s Holy Year Also Promotes Sin – Luiz Sérgio Solimeo at Tradition, Family, & Property
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
3 Reasons Why Abolishing the Hereditary Lords in the English Parliament Is a Big Mistake – TFP
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A thank you to our sponsor:
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Highlighted Punditry, Analysis and News:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. 3 Unbiblical Lies About Mary. . . by Protestants – Adrian Fonseca at America Needs Fatima
2. How Did Lutheranism Lose It’s Catholic Substance? – Russell E. Saltzman at First Things
3. Gay as an Object of Mirth? – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
4. Young Priests’ Journey: Aa’s Spiritual Path to Mary – Tradition, Family, & Property
5. Our Lady of Champion (Wisconsin) & the L.A. Wild Fires – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
6. The Relationship Recession & Drop in Birth Rates – Aaron Renn
7. Confessions of an American Monarchist – Roy-Charles A. Coulombe, K.C.S.S., at The EC
8. But Why Saladin? – Raymond Ibrahim
9. John Henry Newman, Ida Görres, & the Power of Hagiography: Jennifer Bryson Interview – PD
10. Were Crusades ‘White Supremacist’ Ventures Full of ‘Unspeakable Tragedies’? – R. Ibrahim

Punditry and Analysis:
The Two Feasts of St. Peter’s Chair – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Seven Suggestions for the New or Aspiring Homeschool Parent – K.M. Sonneck at Hearth & Field

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

Anglosphere Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
3 Reasons Why Abolishing the Hereditary Lords in the English Parliament Is a Big Mistake – TFP

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

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Francis’s Holy Year Also Promotes Sin – Luiz Sérgio Solimeo at Tradition, Family, & Property
A Serious Consideration on Luce, the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee Mascot, vs. the Child Jesus – TFP
From Martyrdom to Sainthood: Compiègne’s 16 Carmelite Heroes – Tradition, Family, & Property
Executive Pardon: A Christian Concept that Comes f/Medieval Justice – Tradition, Family & Prop
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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Highlighted Punditry, Analysis, and News:
Young Priests’ Journey: Aa’s Spiritual Path to Our Blessed Mother – Tradition, Family, & Property
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Vatican to Suppress Sodalitium Christianae Vitae – The Pillar
2. German Bishop: We Don’t Have To Evangelize Since the World Can Be Happy Without God – CC
3. Francis Appoints Dissident to Dicastery on Divine Worship – Peter A Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
4. So Where Does That Catholic Influence on Trump Come From? – American Thinker
5. Card. Nichols Fires Principal for Holding Catholic Dogma of Marriage in Catholic School – CC
6. Calling Out the Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing in the Catholic Church – Joe McClane at ACT
7. Catholics React: Can We Trust Robert Cardinal McElroy? – Full Sheen Ahead
8. Fr. Gerald Murray Accuses Pope Francis of ‘Endorsing the Homosexual Lifestyle’ – Comp Clrgy
9. Dolan Dismisses Increased Requests for Altar Rails, Claims ‘No Need’ for Them – Comp Clrgy
10. The Sham of Synodality – Complicit Clergy

Punditry and Analysis:
Fr. Heimerl: From the Ashes of Francis the Catholic Church Will Rise Again – Complicit Clergy
Healing or Harm? Unmasking the Occult Roots of Crystal Healing – T. Yanaros at Ignitum Today

News:
French Bishops Request Criminal Probe Into Abuse Claims Against Abbé Pierre – CNA
Pope Suffers Bruise on Right Forearm Due to a Fall – Vatican News

Christmastide:
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

The New Biography on Pope Francis:
Pope Will Take His Hatred of Traditionalists to the Grave – Catholic Conclave
Francis’s Autobiography, or Why He Shouldn’t be a Psychoanalyst – Dr. Tomasz Dekert
Francis’ Autobiography Mocks Clerical Vestments Under the Cloak of Humility – The Daily Knight

Islam:
Putting (Supposedly “Non-Muslim”) Migrant Terrorists to the Duck Test – Raymond Ibrahim
Did Muslim Leaders Help Conceal the Grooming Gangs Scandal? – Damian Thompson

L.A. Wild Fires:
LAFD Lowered Standards to Meet DEI Quotas for Lesbians – Michael Shellenberger
Karen Bass’ Hit w/Scandals Over Hush $, Bribes & Accusations of ‘Legalized Corruption’ – NYP
Acts of God Met with Human Stupidity – Richard Henry at American Reformer
First Female Los Angeles Fire Chief Faces Calls to Resign as Blazes Rage On – Breitbart

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Catholics Have Friends in the New Administration – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
NY Times Poll: 87% of Americans Approve of Mass Deportations – Karoline Leavitt
Thomas More Society Asks Trump to Pardon Imprisoned Pro-Lifers – G. Porto at Catholic Vote
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Anglosphere Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
3 Reasons Why Abolishing the Hereditary Lords in the English Parliament Is a Big Mistake – TFP
Catholics Should Care About Labour’s Attack on Latin in Schools – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D.

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Why Hamas Keeps on Celebrating – Jonathan Sacerdoti at The Spectator
How The West Can Save Itself – Melanie Phillips
Ceasefire Is No Victory for the Israelis—Or for Us – Rob Killick at The European Conservative
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Et Cetera. . . Pop Cultural News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Trump names Stallone, Gibson, Voight as ‘Special Ambassadors’ to Hollywood – Catholic Vote
The OnlyFans Time-Bomb – Catholic Arena

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Great Moments in Cinema: Skulls Full of Mush – Don. R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Predictions – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Francis’s Holy Year Also Promotes Sin – Luiz Sérgio Solimeo at Tradition, Family, & Property
A Serious Consideration on Luce, the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee Mascot, vs. the Child Jesus – TFP
Ex-Gay-Turned-Christian Says ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban is Attack on the Gospel – Chrstn Cncrn
Pope Francis: Open Borders—but Not in the Vatican – Hélène de Lauzun at The EC
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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