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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. Bishop Barron: ‘Dumbed-Down Catholicism Was a Disaster’ – Molly Worthen at The Atlantic
2. Dr. Tony Esolen Refutes Cardinal Cupich on Kneeling Ban – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., via X
3. The Last Ugly Biden Christmas – Erik Root at Chronicles
4. Dr. Ed Feser Refutes Cardinal Cupich on Kneeling Ban – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D., via X
5. Milwaukee Suburb Tell City Workers to Avoid Red & Green Frills, Be More Inclusive – Cth Vote
6. This Day In History: St. Nicholas Punches Arius for Saying ‘Die Hard’ Not a Xmas Movie – BB
7. CDW Has Clarified That Faithful Have Right to Kneel for Communion – Patrick Coffin via X
8. Why No Drones in the South? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9. The Trans-ing of Bud Light – Dad29
10. Father V. Supports Receiving Communion Kneeling – Fr. R. Vierling, D.Min., M.Div. via X

News:
FOCUS Co-Founders Receive 2024 Mother Angelica Award – Catholic News Agency
Evidence of Christianity A.D. 200 in Frankfurt, St. Titus Prayer – Catholic Arena
Fr. Gus Taylor, Co-Founder of Black Catholic Clergy Caucus, Dies at 84 – Catholic World Report

Punditry and Analysis:
Why Do the Gospels Tell Us So Little About Jesus’s Childhood? – C. Harrold at St. Paul Center
Mystery Hero Decapitates Satanic Statue ‘Holiday Display’ Near N. Hampshire Statehouse – CV
The Miracle of Notre Dame’s Restoration: Divine Call to Conversion – Tradition, Family & Property
Two Imaginative Books about a Single Place over Time – Emily Flynn at Christian Imagination
Ecclesiastical Design Studio: Jiang Huai Design of Malaysia – Liturgical Arts Journal
Why Does the Catholic Church Oppose IVF if It Creates Life? – Catholic Family News
Why We Should Make Space for Music in Our Lives – Justyna Braun at Aleteia
Philosophical Footnotes for the Year’s Darkest Days – Razib Khan at Unsupervised Learning
Gaudete Sunday – A Treasure To Be Shared

Advent (and Christmas):
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Papal Trip to Corsica:
Corsica, Consalvi, China. . .& Francis – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at The Catholic Thing
5 Things to Know About Popular Piety & Pope Francis’ Trip to Corsica – Catholic News Agency
5 Essential Historical Sites in Catholic Corsica (Photos) – Alice Alech at Aleteia

Our Lady of Guadalupe:
Archbishop Cordileone Wants to Encourage a Devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe in U.S. – CNA

Pope Francis and His Jubilee Celebration of Sodomy Day:
No Clarity Regarding the Nature of the Announced Sodomy Jubilee – L. Knuffke at Catholic Vote

The Collapse of Syria and the Consequences for Christians:
Irish Branch of International Charity Launches Urgent Campaign for Christians in Syria – C Vote

Cardinal Cupich Ban’s Kneeling for Communion:
Suffering, Frail & Old, St. John Paul II Receives Communion Kneeling – Catholic Arena via X
Cupich: Don’t Show Jesus Reverence Because It Slows Down Procession – Raymond Arroyo via X
I’m Forever Thankful Cardinal Cupich is Not My Bishop – Aaron Irber via X
Cupich: No One Should Call Attention to Oneself Kneeling – Mason-Dixon Latin Mass Society
Theology of Kneeling – Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger via Crossroads Initiative
Cupich Asks Catholics ‘To Receive Holy Communion Standing’ in Chicago Archdiocese – CNA

Nancy Pelosi Scandal:
Overturning Nancy Pelosi’s Communion Ban: It’s Too Late for an Appeal, Expert Says – CNA
Pelosi’s Canonical Gambit – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Pray for Pelosi – Complicit Clergy
Vatican Expected to Uphold Ban on Pro-Abortion Nancy Pelosi Receiving Communion – LN
Bishop James Conley Supports Ban of Communion for Pelosi – Bp. Js. B. Conley of Lincoln via X
Nancy Pelosi Brags of Defying Archbishop’s Communion Ban – Thomas D. Williams, Ph.D.

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Luigi Mangione & Killing to Right a Wrong – Dr. Christopher Kaczor at Word On Fire
PBS Re-Uses Radical ‘Expert’ to Rip Hegseth Cross Tattoo, Compare to Assassins – MRC
The Corruption Of The Food & Drug Industry – Lila Rose
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Biggest Genocide By The Russian Empire You’ve Never Heard Of – A Day In History
What’s Next for Syria? – Caspian Report
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Pop Culture News, Punditry, and Analysis:
To Watch: Christmas Shows on EWTN – National Catholic Register
‘Blue Bloods’: The Most Catholic Network TV Series Bids Farewell – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza
Christmas 2024: Catholic Gifts for Anyone on Your Shopping List – Catholic World Report
8 Great Catholic Board & Card Games – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Saint, the New Spirituality App That Aims to Reconnect Catholics With the Faith – Rome Reports
Catholic Author: Scorsese’s ‘Stylish & Slippery’ Approach to ‘The Saints’ – Catholic Vote

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Winter Trend: Fair Isle Sweaters – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Which Christmas Carol Was Written by a Saint? – Get Fed
Bringing Catholicism to the American Frontier: Missionary Journeys of St. John Neumann – TFP
Notre-Dame de Paris: Where All Unite Around Our Lady – Jn. Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family & Prop
Why Christian Chivalry Still Lives: Review of the Maxims of Christian Chivalry – TFP
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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. Fr. Z on Bishop Barron – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. Vatican Gripped by Gay & Left Wing Cliques, Says Whistleblower – Catholic Herald
3. The Ugly Truth About Gay Adoption – Sarah Cain at Crisis Magazine
4. A UFO Explanation of What’s Happening in New Jersey – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at SOMH
5. Up. . .Off Your Knees! (Re: Cupich Ban on Kneeling) – Amy Welborn at Charlotte Was Both
6. Vandals Destroy $20K Worth of Property at Indiana Catholic Church – G. Porto at Catholic Vote
7. True Love Rarely Waits for Fat Bank Accounts – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8. Cardinal Cupich Tries to Discourage Kneeling while Receiving the Eucharist – Complicit Clergy
9. Bravo! Archbishop Broglio Denies Nancy Pelosi Holy Communion – Complicit Clergy
10. Forgetting Pope Francis for Something Better – Dan Millette at 1 Peter 5

Punditry and Analysis:
Winter Trend: Fair Isle Sweaters – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Is the End of Christendom Nigh? with A.N. Wilson – Damian Thompson at Holy Smoke
Cupich’s Archdiocese: Heterodoxy & Financial Mismanagement Go Hand in Hand – TACatholic
6 Books to Give Non-Catholics – Genevieve Perkins at Catholic Link
The Miracle of Notre Dame’s Restoration: Divine Call to Conversion – Tradition, Family & Property
“The Best Books I Read in 2024” – Catholic World Report
Bringing Catholicism to the American Frontier: Missionary Journeys of St. John Neumann – TFP
Taking Cultural Marxism Seriously – Tara Isabella Burton at Law & Liberty
Weigel Slams Vatican Approach to Chinese Communist Regime – B. Moy at Juicy Ecumenism
Australia Just Banned Minors Under Age 16 f/Social Media, What are Catholics Saying? – Rgstr

Advent (and Christmas):
Interpreting the Book of Revelation: the Sixth Seal – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at Kmita’s Library
‘Tis the Season to Live Liturgically – Portia Berry-Kilby at Catholic Herald
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Our Lady of Guadalupe:
Face to face with Our Lady of Guadalupe – Fr. Z’s Blog
Writing Guadalupe as a Nahua-Christian Story – Verónica A. Gutiérrez at Anxious Bench
Millions Mark Mexico’s Virgin of Guadalupe Day – A. Marentes & F. Llano at Associated Press

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Getting Schooled – David Warren at The Catholic Thing
Christians Challenge Law Blocking Religious Colleges f/State-Funded Prog – Religion Unplugged

The Re-Opening of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, the Glamour and the Scandal:
Notre-Dame de Paris: Where All Unite Around Our Lady – Jn. Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family & Prop

Nancy Pelosi Scandal:
Vatican Reviews Bar on Pelosi Receiving Communion – Catholic Arena

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Flight from Reality – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Federal Bureau of Insurrection – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Satanic Temple Statue Destroyed! – The National Pulse
Realism Vindicated – Rafael Pinto Borges at The European Conservative
John Brown, Christian Nationalist – Shiv Parihar at Providence
DOJ Report: 26 FBI Informants Present at U.S. Capitol on January 6 – Nick Hallett at The EC
Is America Athens or Sparta? – Casey Chalk at Modern Age
Rep: Policy of Immigration Enforcement Treating Churches as Sensitive Areas May End – Rgstr

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Majority of Americans & Ukrainians Want a Negotiated Peace – M.A. Kreitzer at Les Femmes

Pop Culture News, Punditry, and Analysis:
LEGO Inspires With Its Nod to Catholics This Christmas – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Make Villains Wicked Again – Germán Saucedo at First Things
How Christmas Movies Have Changed Over The Last 20 Years – Religion Unplugged
‘Blue Bloods’, Unapologetic Pro-Police Drama in an Anti-Police Age – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza
The Master of (Board) Games – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
A Christian Reading of Charlotte’s Web – Emily Finley at The Christian Imagination

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Jihadis Taking Syria a ‘Disaster for Christians’ – Frances Martel at Breitbart
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Is Fr. Ripperger the Source of Claims About Fr. Carlos Martins? – Christine Niles, J.D., at SMM
2. A New Low for “Catholics for Choice” – Trent Horn at Indulgences Blog
3. Anti-Catholic Attack Last Week in St. Mary Immaculate Conception Church in Michigan – CA
4. What Does a Future Pope Do With Vatican II? – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
5. A Groundbreaking Interactive Website on the College of Cardinals Is Launched – Ed Pentin
6. Torn Between Faith & Francis – Complicit Clergy
7. Vatican: Sodomy Pilgrimage Could Be ‘Reinstated’ to Jubilee Events Calendar – The Pillar
8. Will Pelosi’s Recourse Prompt Vatican Response? – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar
9. PopeWatch: Saint Savonarola? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. Fishwrap & Pelosi, What a Pair – Fr. Z’s Blog

Punditry and Analysis:
Archbishop’s Resignation Exposes Church of England Fault Lines – Religion & Liberty Online
The Upcoming Conclave: a Close Look at the College of Cardinals – Serre Verweij for Rorate Caeli
Bringing Catholicism to the American Frontier: Missionary Journeys of St. John Neumann – TFP
A New Biography Offers Fresh Insights Into Thomas Aquinas – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
A Review of the New Book “The Stigmatists” – Gene M. Van Son at Catholic Stand
The “Mayan Rite” Controversy: Local, Cultural Context – Luis Medina at 1 Peter 5
Winter Trend: Fair Isle Sweaters – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Nicaragua Orders Religious Sisters to Leave Country – Louis Knuffke at Catholic Vote

Our Lady of Guadalupe:
What Image is Hidden in the Eyes of Our Lady of Guadalupe? – Get Fed
What Does ‘Guadalupe’ Mean?!? – Jesse Romero at Full Sheen Ahead
Mexico’s Best Kept Secret The Forgotten History of Our Lady of Guadalupe – Joe McClane
Our Lady of Guadalupe in the Byzantine Rite – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
Guadalupe at Lepanto – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine
Seeing the Connection Between Bethlehem & Guadalupe – Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe at OSV

Advent (and Christmas):
Spirited Audio Adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” f/The Merry Beggars Soars Up Charts – IT
Merry Mary CHRISTmas ! – Guy McClung, Ph.D., J.D., at The American Catholic
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Rise & Fall of Western Science – Tomas Fürst at Brownstone Institute

The Re-Opening of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, the Glamour and the Scandal:
Did a Statue of Our Lady of La Salette Cry in France When Notre Dame Re-Opened? – ChurchPOP
Notre-Dame de Paris: Where All Unite Around Our Lady – Jn. Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family & Prop

The Collapse of Syria and the Consequences for Christians:
Netanyahu to Sullivan: We Must Protect Christian, Kurdish, Druze Minorities in Syria – Breitbart
EU Bishops Pledge to Pray, Advocate for Syria – Catholic World News
Pope Entrusts Syria to Blessed Virgin Mary Following Regime Collapse – Catholic Vote
Christians Wary of Islamist Rule in Post-Assad Syria – Antonio Craceffo at Mercator

Nancy Pelosi Scandal:
Nancy Pelosi Is Half Right: Her Soul Is Her Bishop’s ‘Problem’ – The Editors at NC Register
The ‘Obscure Provision’ of Canon 915 – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Nancy Pelosi’s Communion To Be Resolved By Vatican – Grace Porto at Catholic Vote
Pelosi Claims ‘There’s an Angel on My Shoulder’ as She Defies Church on Abortion – LAN

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Regrettable Rise of “Right-Wing Wokeism” – John Carpenter at The Imaginative Conservative
Libs Sadly Wish Happy Holidays One Last Time Before Trump Makes It Punishable by Death – BB
Paul Ryan’s Beloved ObamaCare – Dad29
Rights? What About Responsibilities – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
MassResistance Stops Groomers from Targeting Kids at Idaho Public Library – The Stream
Biden Grants Record 39 Presidential Pardons and Commutes 1,500 Sentences – Breitbart
After Dobbs: The Pro-Life Cause Must Now Renew Marriage – Ryan Anderson at Communio
The Misdirection of Settler Colonialism – Robert Nicholson at Law & Liberty
In The Fight Against Transgender Experiments On Kids, Where Are All The Dads? – Federalist

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Syria: How Did It Come to This? – Timothy R. Furnish, Ph.D., at The Stream

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
10 Medieval Phrases We Still Use Today – Medievalists.net
Why Christian Chivalry Still Lives: Review of the Maxims of Christian Chivalry – TFP
Satanic Display in New Hampshire Battered, Removed After Three Days – Catholic News Agency
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
‘Gladiator II’ & Rumblings of a Christian Revolution – Brett McCracken at The Gospel Coalition
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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Don’t Claim Syria’s Christians are Safe, We’re Dealing w/Islamists in Volatile Situation – C Herald
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. This Is Making You Effeminate – Simple Man at Missio Dei
2. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone Responds to Nancy Pelosi! – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take
3. What The Original Guadalupe Image May Have Looked Like – M.H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
4. 2 Years After Banning TLM, D.C. Archdiocese Finds Itself In Big Financial Trouble – Ror. Caeli
5. Organizers & Supporters Reluctant to Discuss Planned Sodomy Jubilee Day – Edward Pentin
6. That Other Time the Church Hit Rock Bottom: The “Saeculum Obscurum” – Hilary White
7. Vatican Nativity Scene With Christ Child on Palestinian Keffiyeh Removed – Catholic Herald
8. Best Billboard Advertisement I Ever Saw – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
9. Vatican Jubilee Office Denies Sodomy Calendar Posting – Edgar Beltrán at The Pillar
10. What Does It Mean That Almost Half of New Cardinals Will Be from Religious Orders? – Rgstr

News:
Jihadists Arrested for Bomb Plot in City Where Christians Saved West f/Islamic Army – Natl Puls
Report Shows Pattern of Anti-Catholic Violence in Mexico – Catholic World News

Punditry and Analysis:
The New Ignatius Catholic Study Bible is a Remarkable Labor of Love – Our Sunday Visitor
Australian Catholic University Names New ‘Identity Adviser’ – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Notre-Dame de Paris: Where All Unite Around Our Lady – Jn. Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family & Prop
Bringing Catholicism to the American Frontier: Missionary Journeys of St. John Neumann – TFP

Advent (and Christmas):
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
New Institute Aims to Foster Dialogue Between Tech & Religion – Our Sunday Visitor

The Re-Opening of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, the Glamour and the Scandal:
Notre Dame’s Reopening Lit a New Fire – Our Sunday Visitor Editorial Board at Our Sunday Visitor

Pope Francis and His Jubilee Celebration of Sodomy Day:
Italian Bishops & Jesuits Promote Sodomy Agenda at Jubilee – Luisella Scrosati at NDC

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Daniel Penny Was the Scapegoat of a New Fanatical Religion – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
Word Tricks of the Democrat Media Complex – Thaddeus G. McCotter at Chronicles
Pro-Life Women Comprise the Real Women’s Movement – Jennifer Roback Morse, Ph.D.

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Tights: Yes, They Are the Perfect Accessory – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Why Christian Chivalry Still Lives: Review of the Maxims of Christian Chivalry – TFP
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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. PopeWatch: Cardinal Radcliffe – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2. The Coming Conservative Media Collapse – Mark Judge at Chronicles
3. The “Best” Bible Commentary Series – Michael Patrick Barber at The Sacred Page
4. Occult Deity Razed; Mayor Calls Statue Permit Legal Extortion – New Hampshire Union Leader
5. The One Hundred Pages Strategy – Matthew Walther at The Lamp
6. Mystery of Mary Magdalene’s Whereabouts in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Resolved – C Hrld
7. Gone & Soon to be Forgotten – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8. Probability of 8 Prophecies Fulfilled by Jesus Coincidental? – Deacon Frank at Catholic Stand
9. Why Christian Chivalry Still Lives: A Review of the Maxims of Christian Chivalry – TFP
10. World’s Youngest Cardinal is Just 44 Years Old – Walter S. Silva at Catholic News Agency

Punditry and Analysis:
Notre-Dame de Paris: Where All Unite Around Our Lady – Jn. Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family & Prop
Books for Christmas – 2024 – George Weigel at Denver Catholic
George Weigel Celebrates Cardinal Pell’s Heroic Legacy in Foreword for New Biography – C Vote
Bringing Catholicism to the American Frontier: Missionary Journeys of St. John Neumann – TFP
Why Cardinals Get Roman Churches: Understanding Pope Francis’ Use of Titular Parishes – Reg
Treating Family Like Royalty, Reviewing Habsburgs New Book – Casey Chalk at RLO

Advent (and Christmas):
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Canada’s National Identity Crisis – Geoff Russ at Modern Age
Who Are the Real Domestic Terrorists & Radical Hate Groups? – Mary A. Kreitzer at Les Femmes
Nancy Mace Says She Was Attacked on Capitol Hill by LGBTQ Activist – Paul Bois at Breitbart
Democrat “Ethics” Not Like Real Ethics – Dad29
Why is Britain Locking Up Dissidents & Treating Criminals With Kid Gloves? – Steven Tucker
Yes, My Religion Informs How I Vote – Christine Schueckler at Intellectual Takeout
The Federalist Notable Books Of 2024 – Mark Hemingway, et al., at The Federalist

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Russia Has Gone Over to the Dark Side – Álvaro Peñas at The European Conservative
Syrian Demonstrators Storm German Christmas Markets – Hélène de Lauzun at The EC
10 Wars That Shattered the Pax Romana – Larry Jimenez at List Verse

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Rare Caravaggio Hidden Away for Years, Visitors See It for the First Time – Smithsonian
‘I Am The Immaculate Conception’, a Marian Movie for December & Any Season – NC Register
Did the Left Go Too Far? – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, and Property
Tights: Yes, They Are the Perfect Accessory – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Former Secretary to St. John Paul II, Dziwisz, Outed – Gene Thomas Gomulka at John 18:37
2. Former Queen’s Chaplain Urges King Charles to Abdicate – Catholic World News
3. “Catholic” College Theology Prof Publishes Heretical Book on Same-Sex “Marriage” – Cmp Clr
4. Nativity Scene Displayed at U.S. Capitol for First Time in History – G. Porto at Catholic Vote
5. Is Pope Francis Fighting Youthful Battles All Over Again? – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at C Culture
6. Pelosi Publicly Defies Archbishop Cordileone by Continuing to Receive Communion – Cth Vote
7. What’s Really Going On with Notre-Dame de Paris’s First Mass? – Joe McClane at A Cthlc Take
8. Trump’s Pick for Deputy Secretary of State is a Proud Catholic – Han. Hiester at Catholic Vote
9. Fr. Mankowski Calculates the Angle (Notre-Dame de Paris) – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy. . .
10. Hundreds Make Horseback Pilgrimage to Marian Shrine in Des Plaines – Chicago Tribune

News:
Syrian Prelates Urge Prayers for Safety – Catholic World News

Punditry and Analysis:
Family of Alleged Gunman in CEO Murder Has Italian Catholic Roots in Baltimore – Brian Fraga
Healing at Lourdes of British World War I Soldier Declared ‘Miraculous’ – Catholic News Agency
Catholic Charities Profiting From Illegal Immigration – Complicit Clergy
Napa Institute Spotlights Must-Read Biography of Fr. Joseph Fessio – Catholic Vote
Nancy Pelosi Criticizes Pope Francis’ China Deal in Interview – Catholic News Agency
Notre-Dame de Paris: Where All Unite Around Our Lady – Jn. Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family & Prop
Why Christian Chivalry Still Lives: A review of the Maxims of Christian Chivalry – TFP

Advent (and Christmas):
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Reforming Universities: The Restoration of Civics Education – John Murawski at Mercator

The Re-Opening of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, the Glamour and the Scandal:
Did Sánchez Prevent King Felipe From Attending Notre Dame Reopening? – Bridget Ryder
Behind the Joy of Notre Dame’s Reopening Lies the Shadow of the Church’s Lost Authority – Reg
Notre Dame Reminds Us of France’s Glorious, Complex Past – Patrick West at Spiked

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Media Employs Fake History to Demonize ‘Crusader Fanboy’ Pete Hegseth – Raymond Ibrahim

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
HTS is No ‘Liberation Movement’ – Rakib Ehsan at Spiked
Does the West Need a Palestinian State? – Chaim Noll at The European Conservative

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Catholic School Offers Discount On 8th Child – The Babylon Bee
Did the Left Go Too Far? – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, and Property
Nicaragua’s Nuns to Face Exile? – Catholic World News
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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Tights: Yes, They Are the Perfect Accessory – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

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Pope Francis to Travel to Catholic “Oasis” in France for Final Trip of 2024 – Rome Reports

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Overthrow of Syria & it’s Effect on the Middle East – Steve Ray at Defenders of the. . .
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Christians Banned from Villages in Chhattisgarh, India as Religious Hostility Increases – CH

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. PopeWatch: The Lavender Mafia Strikes Again – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
2. Fr. Gerald Murray: “This Is an Alien Spirit”, on Francis’ Latest Pronouncement – Cmplct Clergy
3. New Cardinal Defends Controversial 2013 Text on Homosexual Acts – Complicit Clergy
4. Spiffy Vestments for the Immaculate Conception & Prince William’s Magnificat – Fr. Z’s Blog
5. 101 Books Millennials Must Read Before They Die – Mercator
6. Did the Left Go Too Far? – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, and Property
7. Before Thug Culture Took Over – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8. Why Christian Chivalry Still Lives: Review of the Maxims of Christian Chivalry – TFP
9. Wilton Gregory Dealing With Multi-Million Dollar Deficit – Complicit Clergy
10. Don’t Confuse These Catholic Lay Groups With the KKK – Aleteia

Punditry and Analysis:
Catholics Don’t Go to Mass Because Dad Doesn’t – The Catholic Gentleman
Are the 12 Condemned Propositions of 1924 Still Relevant? – Part 3 – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
Exploiting Jesus for Politics – Complicit Clergy

Advent (and Christmas):
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Catholic Girls School is Shaking Up Radio Station’s Classics Countdown – Carrie Gress, Ph.D.

The Re-Opening of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, the Glamour and the Scandal:
Notre Dame Chief Architect Reveals Devotion to Mary, Gave Him Strength for Restoration – CH
Unearthed Secrets: the Medieval Wonders Beneath Notre Dame – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia

Synod on Synodality:
Seven Challenges to the Implementation of Synodality – Carl E. Olson at What We Need Now

The Collapse of Syria and the Consequences for Christians:
Syria Falls to al Qaeda. What’s Next for Christians There? – Jason Jones & John Zmirak, Ph.D.
Syrian Christians Face Uncertainty After Assad Regime Falls – Steven Richards at Just The News
Christians in Lebanon Celebrate Downfall of Assad, in Syria Worry About Future – Breitbart

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Selfless Heroism Legalized in New York City – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Everything You Need to Know About the Coming Demographic Collapse – L.T. March at Mercator
Me. . .the Deterioration of Western Civilization – Don. R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
How Assad’s Fall Could Reshape the Middle East – Con Coughlin at Spectator Australia

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Four Reasons Why ‘Wicked’ Is Wicked – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, and Property
Tights: Yes, They Are the Perfect Accessory – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Fall of Syrian Regime Marks Dramatic Turn for Middle East, Raises Concerns for Christians – CV
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Ghastly New Vestments for Restored Notre-Dame – Kenneth J. Wolfe at Rorate Caeli
2. A Brief Look at Benedict XVI’s 2013 Rejection of Francis’s Synodal Church – Remnant
3. Icons & the Shroud: Yes, We Really Do Know What Christ Looked Like – Hilary White
4. Modernity Makes Us Spiritually Sick, Why You Should Read Byung-Chul Han – Gospel Coali.
5. Did the Left Go Too Far? – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, and Property
6. Pro-life Groups Sound Off After Trump Says He Will Not Restrict Abortion Pills – Peter Pinedo
7. Daniel Penny: Good Samaritan Marine Found Not Guilty – D. McClarey, J.D., at The Am Catholic
8. Fathers Who Lost Their Children to Gender Ideology: ‘I Feel So Betrayed’ – Cthlc World Report
9. What Led to the First Crusade? – Aaron Pattee at Maintaining the Realm
10. Four Types Of People Dorothy Day’s Story Speaks To – Anna Huntzinger at Catholic Link

News:
Outspoken Calgary Bishop Emeritus Frederick Henry Dies at 81 – CCN via Catholic News Agency

Punditry and Analysis:
Why Christian Chivalry Still Lives. . .Review: Maxims of Christian Chivalry by Kenelm Digby – TFP
U.S. Bishops Call for Biden to Spare Federal Death Row Prisoners Before Leaving Office – CWR
Russia Adds Satanic Temple to List of ‘Undesirable’ Groups for ‘Occult Ideology’ – Christian Post
How India’s Christian Organizations Are Battling Misinformation – R. Jain at Religion Unplugged
From Swiss Army Officer to Priest: Wonderful Conversion of Fr. Nicholas Diessbach – TFP

Advent (and Christmas):
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
How Miracles & Faith Will Help Us Persevere Thru These Dark Times – Tradition, Family, & Prprty
Four Reasons Why ‘Wicked’ Is Wicked – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, and Property
Tights: Yes, They Are the Perfect Accessory – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
NSFW: Christians Are Being Slaughtered Already by ISIS in Syria – Paul Golding via X
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Pope Francis Proclaims Special Jubilee to Celebrate Sodomy! – Complicit Clergy
2. Oh My! Notre-Dame – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. Did the Left Go Too Far? – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, and Property
4. PopeWatch: How Low Can He Go? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. Notre Dame Reopens: Ancient Glory vs. Modern Disaster – Hélène de Lauzun at The EC
6. Demonic Presence Installed On Concord, New Hampshire City Plaza – Spirit Daily Blog
7. Before & After: St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Aspen, Colorado – Liturgical Arts Journal
8. Spirit of Vatican II Mass with Clown Vestments at Notre-Dame Reopening – Catholic Arena
9. Sacrilege & Spirit of Vatican II Vestments at Notre-Dame Reopening – BFMTV via X
10. Pawns, Syrian Civil War – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

News:
Indian Church Leaders Plead for Protection Amid ‘Relentless Attacks’ On Christians – Register

Punditry and Analysis:
From Swiss Army Officer to Priest: Wonderful Conversion of Fr. Nicholas Diessbach – TFP
Why Christian Chivalry Still Lives. . .Review: Maxims of Christian Chivalry by Kenelm Digby – TFP
The ‘Mayan Rite’ – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Young Men More Religious than Young Women is a Catholic Phenomenon – Ryan P. Burge, Ph.D.
Would St. Ambrose Get Fired Today by Pope Francis? – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis
Fall of Syrian Regime Marks Dramatic Turn for Middle East, Raises Concerns for Christians – CV
Intellectual Honesty & the End of Benepapism – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Are the 12 Condemned Propositions of 1924 Still Relevant? Part 1 & Part 2 – Catholic Stand
Houellebecq at the End – Nathaniel Peters at Public Discourse
What Is Modesty? (w/Jessica Rey) – Lila Rose
Why the Mighty Mississippi Was Once Named ‘River of the Immaculate Conception’ – CNA
French Bishops: Vatican May Ban Certain Celebrations of TLM at Chartres Pilgrimage – CV

Advent (and Christmas):
Is ‘Merry Christmas’ a Welcome Tradition or a Defiant Cheer? – Dennis Dillon at Catholic Stand
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Proposed Catholic Medical School in Kansas Seeks Dean – John Burger at Aleteia

Re-Opening of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, the Glamour & Scandal:
Notre-Dame Won’t Redeem Macron, Shiny New Cathedral Resembles a Civic Town Hall – UnHerd
Discordant Cacophonous 20th Century Toothache Auditory Headache Sinus Ache – G. Ashenden
Free Barabbas! – Beauty & Compromise at Notre Dame – Gavin Ashenden at Catholic Unscripted
‘Long Live Notre Dame De Paris!’ Jubilation as Iconic Catholic Cathedral Reopens – Angelus
French Govt Technically Owns Notre-Dame, Church Can Run It Indefinitely – Spirit Daily Blog
The Glory & Wonders Of Notre Dame – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Charisma – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Notre-Dame Won’t Redeem Macron, Shiny New Cathedral Resembles a Civic Town Hall – UnHerd
How the Decline of Evangelicalism Helped Elect Donald Trump – Aaron M. Renn
Robert George: The Future of Conservatives in Academia – Aaron M. Renn
Cotton Introduces Bill to Ban Federal Use of Term ‘West Bank’, Rename ‘Judea & Samaria’ – JNS
Javier Milei: Argentina’s Darwinian Disruptor – Ian Birrell at UnHerd
Syria Will Become Afghanistan 2.0 – Dr. Maalouf via X
New Prime Time Politics Posts – Prime Time Politics

Geopolitical News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Syrian Archbishop: ‘This is the End of the Great History of Christians in Aleppo’ – Catholic Vote
How Putin Uses History as a Weapon – Peter Caddick-Adams at The Critic
“Christians in Syria Need Urgent Help”: An Interview with a Levantine Greek Activist – Uzay Bulut
Syrian P.M. Says Government is Still Functioning but Foreign & Domestic Challenges Loom – AP
New Western Civ Defender Posts – Western Civ Defender

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Gwen Stefani is Catholic? – Alana Mastrangelo at Breitbart
Four Reasons Why ‘Wicked’ Is Wicked – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, and Property
Christmas 2024: Handmade Gifts From 14 Catholic Monasteries – Catholic World Report
How Miracles & Faith Will Help Us Persevere Thru These Dark Times – Tradition, Family, & Prprty
The Four American Conservative Aesthetic Styles – Aaron M. Renn
Tights: Yes, They Are the Perfect Accessory – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Catholic Analyst on Netflix’s ‘Mary’: A Self-Centered Thriller Lacking Biblical Truth – Cthlc Vote
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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. Christ Reportedly Spoke to Approved Mystic in 1902 Concerning the New Mass – Daily Knight
2. The “Suicide of Altering the Faith” Took Place Before We Heard of Francis – Remnant
3. A Fake Quote from C.S. Lewis – John Finley at Catholic Answers Magazine
4. Did the Left Go Too Far? – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, and Property
5. What is a “Valid” Sacrament? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing on my Head
6. Counting Cardinals – Brendan M. Hodge at The Pillar
7. Quebec was a Catholic Stronghold, Now a Haven for New Age Spirituality – M. Demers-Lemay
8. Medieval Frescoes Discovered in Slovak Church – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
9. From Swiss Army Officer to Priest: Wonderful Conversion of Fr. Nicholas Diessbach – TFP
10. Gender in Self-Body Dualism – James Chastek, Ph.L., Ph.D., at Just Thomism

News:
35 Canadian Cities, Towns & Villages Recognizing December as Christian Heritage Month – OSV

Punditry and Analysis:
Are Mothers & Fathers Interchangeable? – Lila Rose

Advent (and Christmas):
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Churches Bring School Choice to Every State – Lewis M. Andrews at The American Spectator

Re-Opening of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, the Glamour & Scandal:
Inferno Turned Miracle: Story of the Resurrection of Notre Dame Cathedral – Our Sunday Visitor

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

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Bible Sales Surged in 2024 but is It a Cause for Celebration? – Leonardo Blair at Christian Post
Four Reasons Why ‘Wicked’ Is Wicked – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, and Property
How Miracles & Faith Will Help Us Persevere Thru These Dark Times – Tradition, Family, & Prprty
Tights: Yes, They Are the Perfect Accessory – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
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Highlighted News and Punditry
Pope Francis and Catholic Sensitivity to Jews – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza
Detransitioners Parents Demand End Butchery Children Through Sex Change Surgeries – Fox News
Biological Sex is ‘Natural Reality’ Scholars Tells Supreme Court – Matt Lamb at The College Fix
What Does the Tradition Say about the Heart? – OnePeterFive
Catholic Bishop in Sudan Seriously Injured in Assault by Rapid Forces – CNA
New Mexico Bishops Come Out Strongly Against Mass Deportations – The CWR
Catholic University of America Facing $30 Million Deficit – The Pillar

Best of the Rest
Feast of St. Nicholas – Thy Geekdom Come
Cardinal Pizzaballa: Pope Francis Calls Holy Family Church in Gaza Every Day – CWR
Arrested Nun to Contest ‘Mafia Link’ Allegations – The Pillar
Jordan Peterson: The Bible is a Collection of ‘World-Ordering’ Ideas – CWR
Catholic Families, Find Jesus in Prayer at Advent and Always – NCR

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

Top-10 Most Viewed News Stories on Big Pulpit:
1. Putting the Nail in the (Pope’s) Coffin – Michael Hoffman at Crisis Magazine
2. Mafia-Employed Nun Arrested – Jacqueline Howard at BBC
3. PopeWatch: But the TLM is the Problem – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4. Did the Left Go Too Far? – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, and Property
5. A Fraction of What We Have Lost – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6. 5 Essentials Every Son Needs From His Father – The Catholic Gentleman
7. Ketanji Brown Jackson vs. Sonia Sotomayor – Matt Margolis at PJ Media
8. Four Reasons Why ‘Wicked’ Is Wicked – John Horvat, II, at Tradition, Family, and Property
9. My Favorite Democrat in Congress – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. This is Not the Mary You’ve Known or Need to Know – Nick Olszyk at Catholic World Report

News:
British Justice Fines Catholic Woman for Praying Outside Clinic Where Babies Are Killed! – Zenit

Punditry and Analysis:
Young Men Are Becoming Orthodox, But This Story Is Complex – Religion Unplugged
Our Lost Civilization – Michael Pakaluk at The Catholic Thing
French Bishops May Forbid TLM in Churches for the 2025 Chartres Pilgrimage – Fr. Z’s Blog
From Swiss Army Officer to Jesuit, The Wonderful Conversion of Fr. Nicholas Diessbach – TFP
The ‘Mayan Rite’ Explained & Examined – Murray Rundus at Catholic Family News
Filipino Catholic Influencers Encouraged by Church Official – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia

Advent (and Christmas):
See: New Mystic Update Posts – Mystic Update

Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
On Classical Studies, Why Their Retreat Into the Arcane Threatens Civilization – Modern Age

Re-Opening of Notre-Dame de Paris Cathedral, the Glamour & Scandal:
Pope to Miss ‘Event of the Century’ – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
Notre-Dame Reopens: A Restoration of Tradition? – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine
Restoration of Notre-Dame Cathedral was a Struggle for the Soul of France – Gavin Ashenden

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Regime Change – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Beechers: A Cautionary Tale for Christian Activists – Thomas Kidd at The Gospel Coalition
Religious Freedom: Cornerstone of Human Rights – Sarah Carter at Juicy Ecumenism

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Which Came First, the Church or the Bible? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Jordan Peterson: The Bible is a Collection of ‘World-Ordering’ Ideas – Catholic News Agency
How Miracles & Faith Will Help Us Persevere Thru These Dark Times – Tradition, Family, & Prprty
Tights: Yes, They Are the Perfect Accessory – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

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