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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
TFP Blankets Florida with Message: Vote “No” on Amendment 4 – Tradition, Family, and Property
Silent Sacrifices: Violence Against Religious Personnel in Nigeria Must Stop – Fr. Aug. Dada
We Need Your Donations. . . and Prayers – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Catholic Voters: Be Guided By Christian Compassion – Paul A. Escott at Catholic Stand
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed Big Pulpit Links:
1. Extraordinary Ministers Wear Kamala Shirts at Communion – Archd. of Washington Catholic
2. Cardinal Admits That A New New Mass Is Needed – Anthony Stine at Return To Tradition
3. Massachusetts Bishop: Priest Placed on Leave Admitted to Serious Sexual Misconduct – CWR
4. Vatican Corrects U.S. Bishops on Holy Days – Kate Quinones at Catholic News Agency
5. SJSU Fires Coach for Protesting Male Player on Women’s Volleyball Team – Dad29
6. USCCB Charity Gave Funds to Pro-LGBT, Anti-Police Gp Backed by Walz – Complicit Clergy
7. Rb. Spencer: Europe Will Fall to Islam, but There Will be Pockets of Resistance – Álvaro Peñas
8. Texas AG Says Catholic Charity Smuggling Illegals into US, Running ‘Stash House’ – Cmp Clrg
9. Jesse Romero’s Open Letter to Mike Lewis’ on His Smear of Fr. Ripperger – Jesse Romero
10. Bishop Defends St. Michael’s Prayer at Mass from Cleveland Priest – Catholic World Report

News:
Vocations Shortage? Pray for Vocations During National Vocations Awareness Week – CNA

Punditry and Analysis:
Cardinal Kasper Wants Deaconesses, Contradicting Teaching on Holy Orders – Complicit Clergy
The Battle for the Latin Mass: Tradition vs. Modernity in Catholic Liturgy – Jan Bentz at The EC
St. Junipero Serra: An Unjustly Controversial Figure – Brian Gabriel at The European Conservative

Synod on Synodality:
Synod’s Implementation Should Not Turn Canon Law ‘Upside Down,’ Says Bishop – NC Register

The Holy Year 2025 Jubilee Mascot Fiasco:
Vatican’s Anime-Style Mascot Luce Goes Viral on Internet With Catholic Memes, Fan Art – CNA
Meet the 2025 Jubilee Idol – Fr. Celatus at The Remnant
From Timeless Beauty to Trendy Mascots: Modernist Infiltrate Church’s Artistic Tradition – Cm Cl

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Reason & Ruling: Recovering a Political Tradition of Calm – J.D. Palmer at The EC

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Bravo! Bishop Bans Hymns Singled-Out for Doctrinal Problems by the USCCB – Complicit Clergy
Vatican Hires Sex-Toy, ‘Pride Month’ Artist to Create Jubilee Year Mascot – Complicit Clergy
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert Edwards
Jeff Bezos is Good for Journalism – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at National Post
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Here’s How Catholics Can Get 8 Plenary Indulgences During the First Week of November – CNA

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Pope Francis Prays in Cemetery for Unborn Children on All Souls’ Day – Natl Catholic Register
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Pope Francis’ Visit to Cemetery for All Souls’ Day (Photos) – Aleteia

Top-10 Most Viewed Big Pulpit Links:
1. State of Modern Mass Today, Makes Me Want to Pull Out My Hair – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
2. Former Queens Chaplain Calls for the King to Abdicate – Catholic Unscripted
3. A Poor Soul You Prayed for in Purgatory – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4. Lila Rose to Vote for Trump After All – Lila Rose
5. Pray For Trump’s Conversion – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6. 1-8 November: Indulgences for Praying for the Dead – How to! – Fr. Z’s Blog
7. What Hath Commonweal Wrought? Catholic Lay Opinion Journalism 100 Yrs Later – C Culture
8. A Simple Man’s Case for Tradition – Introduction – Edward Schaefer, Ph.D., at 1 Peter 5
9. The Litany of the Saints – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. Rome’s Venerable English Col. Opens Tours to Public for 1st Time in History – Rome Reports

Punditry and Analysis:
The Dangers Of Engaging In The Occult – Lila Rose
Time, Hope, & All Souls – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing
3 Steps To Build Your Fall Style – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
The Geopolitics of the Renewed Sino-Vatican Deal – Matthew J. Santucci at The Diplomat

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Catholic Voters: Be Guided By Christian Compassion – Paul A. Escott at Catholic Stand

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
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All Saints and All Souls

The Saints Are Sealed, Called, and Saved by God – Catholic World Report
Torches From God – Donald R. McClarey at TA Catholic
Save the Dates for a Special Opportunity to Help the Holy Souls in Purgatory – Catholic365
The End of the World, the End of Life, and the End of October: the Art of the 4 Last Things – Sacred Images
Chad Bishops Set Day of Prayer for All Souls Following Deadly Boko Haram Attack – Crux

Highlighted News and Punditry

French Officials Escort Migrant Who Threatened To Kill Nigel Farage to Britain – The European Cnsrvtv
Harvard Memorial Church to Host ‘Reading Taylor Swift as a Sacred Text’ Event – The College Fix
The Morality, Economics and Politics of Mass Deportation – National Catholic Register
The Enneagram: A Tool for Wisdom or a Spiritual Trap? – The CWR
Surrounded by Halloween Witchery, Catholics in Salem Wage a Battle for Souls – NCR
Media Scrutinized for Bizarre Claim that Trump Threatened Cheney with Firing Squad – Catholic Vote
Imprisoned Pro-Life Activists Urge Americans To Vote Against Kamala – Daily Wire

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The AMICIZIA: Reviving Christian Faith After the French Revolution – Tradition, Family & Property
We Need Your Donations. . . and Prayers – Robert “Tito” Edwards
The Sunday Readings & Catholic Doctrine for November 2024 – Marty Dybicz at Catholic Stand
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Website Offers List of Catholic Businesses in 2nd Annual Christmas Shopping Guide – Cthlc Vote

Top-10 Most Viewed Big Pulpit Links:
1. Heretic Priest Celebrates His Errors as Bishops Do Nothing – Anthony Stine at Return To. . .
2. Did the Reformation End in 1999? – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at National Catholic Register
3. The Glory of Notre Dame Emerges as Reopening Approaches – Aleteia
4. Predictions – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. Absolutely Shocking Stats on Christian Porn Use: Unpacking the Numbers – Christian Post
6. Of Course These People Lie – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7. Revolting Cult of Cuteness, Catholic Church Has Fallen for It; Mascot Fiasco – Kathleen Stock
8. Memento Mori – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9. Vatican: Holy Days of Obligation Not Dispensed if Transferred to a Monday – Cth News Agency
10. Prophecy of Ma. Julie Jahenny: Evil Council Led by Antipope Will Rock the Church – A. Stine

News:
3 Steps To Build Your Fall Style – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Cardinal Makes Red Wednesday Video Plea for Persecuted Church – A. Balog at Catholic Herald

Punditry and Analysis:
The History of TAN Books – Brian McCall at Catholic Family News
Forgotten Christian ‘Braveheart’ Who Delivered the West from Islamic Terror – Raymond Ibrahim
Halloween Concert to Honour Satan Staged in Italian Church – A. Zambrano at Daily Compass
Subcontracting Our Minds – Timothy Burns at Public Discourse
Chaldean Archbishop Warda of Erbil: Whole Middle East is Burning – Filipe d’Avillez at The Pillar
Did Aristotle Fail in Physics: Part 3 – Stacy Trasancos, Ph.D., at God & Elements
10 Things to Know About the Catholic Church in Lebanon – CNA via Catholic World Report

Catholic Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
How the New Catholic Talent Project Plans to Change Catholic Education – Our Sunday Visitor
New Students at Vatican’s School for Artisans Include an American – Our Sunday Visitor

Synod on Synodality:
The Synod on Synodality: A “Nothingburger”? – Timothy S. Flanders at 1 Peter 5

Allhallowtide:
How Can the Saints Hear a Million Prayers? – Karlo Broussard at Catholic Answers Magazine
Why You Can Eat Meat on the Friday Feast of All Saints – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Before Halloween Candy, Italian Catholics Had “Bread of the Dead” – V.M. Traverso at Aleteia
All Souls Day Recalls All the Forgotten Souls Who Have Died – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
A (Visual) Litany of (Anglo-Saxon) Saints – Robert Keim at Via Mediaevalis
How to Help the Holy Souls (& Your Own Soul) With Padre Pio – Annabelle Moseley at Aleteia
Catholic Books & Movies for Families to Get to Know the Saints Better – Catholic News Agency
Be a Light in the Darkness Like the Saints – Fr. Patrick Briscoe at Our Sunday Visitor
A Saintly Mentorship: How to Cultivate Heavenly Friendship – National Catholic Register
Let’s Thank Our Martyrs on This Feast of All Saints – Gavin Ashenden at Catholic Herald
The Feast of All Saints 2024 – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

The Holy Year 2025 Jubilee Mascot Fiasco:
PopeWatch: When Did the Church Get Into the Toy Business? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D.
Vatican Hires LGBT Maker of Sex Toys to Produce Creepy Anime “Mascot” – Jules Gomes, Ph.D.
The Modernist Mission of Bad Religious Art – Michael Hichborn at Lepanto Institute

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
JD Vance on the Joe Rogan Podcast – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Anti-Racism Clown Show – Paul Du Quenoy at Chronicles
Democrat Professors Outnumber Republicans 28 to 1 at University of Arizona – The College Fix
Trump Promises Homeschooling Parents Tax Relief for Education Costs – Catholic Vote
What the Left Calls Voting Rights Cheapens Your Vote – Alexander Riley at Chronicles

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The West’s Pivotal Defeat in Ukraine – David Ramsay Steele at Chronicles
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert Edwards

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The West is Under Siege: TFP’s 2024 Natl Conference – E. Benson at Tradition, Family, & Property
We Need Your Donations. . . and Prayers – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
3 Steps To Build Your Fall Style – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Top-10 Most Viewed Big Pulpit Links:
1. Cardinal Cupich: No Mass Obligation in Chicago on Feast of Immaculate Conception – CWN
2. Cardinal Marx and His ‘Queer Mass’ – Michael Haynes
3. Luce Meets The Lutheran Satire Gang – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4. New Study Challenges Shroud of Turin Origins with 3D Modeling Evidence – uCatholic
5. Jefferson City Diocese Bans ‘All Are Welcome,’ Other Hymns From Catholic Masses – CNA
6. Justin Welby Gives Up on Monogamy; Endorses Gay Sex – Aug. Thomas at Catholic Herald
7. Becciu Says Pope ‘Should No Longer Be Head of State’ – The Pillar
8. Catholic Answers Breaks Down Luce Controversy – Thomas Graf at Indulgences Blog
9. More on the ‘Traditionalist Ordinariate’ – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D.
10. The Enraged Demons Are Attacking Churches Across America – Anthony Stine at RTT

News:
Missouri Bishop Bans Use of ‘Problematic’ Hymns – Catholic World News

Punditry and Analysis:
Dr. John Coleman, Covid Hero, Is Stunned by the Shroud of Turin – Creative Minority Report
Understanding the Crisis in the Church: Insights from 3 Readers – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
Vatican Publishes Judgment on Cardinal Becciu, Allowing Appeal to Proceed – Edward Pentin
Why As Catholics We Should Not Support the Movie ‘Conclave’ – Christina M. Sorrentino at MD
‘Raging Fire’: Pope Francis’ New Encyclical Reignites Sacred Heart Devotion – NC Register

Catholic Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
In Defense of Tweed, Pipes, and Classical Education – Paul Kearney at Circe Institute

Synod on Synodality:
On Synodality. . . – Paul Boulanger, II, at The Remnant

Allhallowtide:
Purgatory: 100 Related Biblical Themes – David Armstrong at Biblical Evidence for Catholicism
6 Saints Who Can Be Found in Shakespeare’s Plays – Joseph Pearce at Aleteia
Pope Francis Mourns the Children Who Were Never Born – Emma Gatti at Aleteia
Confronting the Demonic & Dabbling in the Occult: Halloween & How to Manage It – C Unscripted
How to Celebrate the Octave of All Saints as a Family – Scott Smith, Esq., at The Scott Smith Blog
Celebrate The American Saints, Blesseds and Venerables – Catholics for Catholics

The Holy Year 2025 Jubilee Mascot Fiasco:
Using a Mascot Misses & Obscures the Point of the Jubilee Year – Matthew Balan at CWR

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Britain Is Now a Dictatorship; Elites Repress, Replace Natives, Jailing Journalists – G. Ashenden
Kamala is the Anti-Catholic Candidate – Michael Ippolito at The American Postliberal

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Archbishop of Canterbury Breaks with 2,000 Year Teaching on Marriage – David W. Virtue, D.D.
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert Edwards

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
We Need Your Donations. . . and Prayers – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Priest Kidnapping in Nigeria Seen as Part of Assault on Christian ‘Soft Targets’ – Crux
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed Big Pulpit Links:
1. In Defense Of Father Ripperger, Rebutting Mike Lewis – Spirit Daily Blog
2. The Great Warning: A Horrifying Grace (New Catholic Film) – Kevin Wells at Catholic Exchange
3. Buffalo Seminary Sold At Auction For $4.2 Million – Rob Hackford at 2WGRZ
4. Catholic Numbers Tank Globally – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
5. Mother Lucille Cutrone, Founding Member of C.F.R. Sisters, Dies – John Burger at Aleteia
6. The Folks at the Vatican Need an Intervention! – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
7. Something About That Reformation Day – Luis E. Lugo, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
8. PopeWatch: Doing the Job the Pope Won’t Do – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9. 7 Signs of Satan’s Hidden Presence, Carlo Acutis’ & Your Guardian Angel & More Links – Rgstr
10. Bishop Strickland Reacts to Joe Biden’s ‘Garbage’ Comment – Catholics For Catholics

News:
Catholic Agency Rome Reports Wins Emmy Award for Best Documentary Film – Zenit
Nebraska Bishop to Lead Eucharistic Procession Around State Capitol Nov. 3 – Catholic Vote
Church in Spain Mobilizes as Severe Flooding Leaves 60+ Dead – Catholic News Agency

Punditry and Analysis:
Are We Entering an Age of Decay as Birth Rates Fall? – Michael Cook at Mercator
The Ripple Effect – Todd Federici at Catholic Stand
‘Christian Terrorist’ Who Murdered 3 Little Girls Was Reading Jihadist Literature – Ray. Ibrahim
Big Brother Law Thought Crime Comes Into Effect in England & Wales – Catholic Herald
An Hour a Day (of Adoration) Keeps the Anxiety Away – Ryan Patrick Budd at Crisis Magazine
In Response to ‘Black Mass,’ Atlanta Procession Shows Love for the Eucharist – OSV News

Catholic Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Restoration of Higher Learning – Paul O. Carrese at Law & Liberty

Synod on Synodality:
Women’s Diaconate: The Situation After the Synod – Rome Reports

Allhallowtide:
31 October: All Hallows Eve – Vigil of All Saints – Fr. Z’s Blog
Haunted by Shakespeare’s Ghosts and Ghouls (Photos) – Joseph Pearce at Aleteia
The Anatomy of Halloween – Roy-Charles A. Coulombe, K.C.S.S., at 1 Peter 5
The Vigil of All Saints 2024 – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
The Masses of All Saints and All Souls Days: Extravaganzas – Jerome German at Catholic Stand
Where is All Saints Day in the Bible? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Did You Know That All Saints Day Gets Bigger Every Year? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
A Catholic Entertains Ghost Stories – Sean Fitzpatrick at Catholic Answers Magazine
The Important Lesson of All the Saints – Fr. Patrick Briscoe at Our Sunday Visitor
Spooky, Scary, Saintly? How Catholics Can See Halloween at Its Best – Catholic News Agency
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Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Garbage Men and Women Unite! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Nothing to See Here? (Election Fraud Dry Run?) – Matthew Archbold at Creative Minority Report

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
“Catholic Owned” Aims to Build the New Catholic Economy with App. . . – Ignitum Today
The Month of October: Rosary Rings – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert Edwards
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Revealing Traditional Attitudes on Receiving the Eucharist – Tradition, Family, and Property
We Need Your Donations. . . and Prayers – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Pakistan Arrests Christian Father Seeking Justice for Abducted 13-yr-old Daughter – Cthlc Vote

Top-10 Most Viewed Big Pulpit Links:
1. Jefferson City Diocese Expunged the Spirit of Vatican from It’s Liturgy, Here’s Why – OSV
2. Chicago Archdiocese Dispenses From ‘Unusual’ Immaculate Conception Precept – The Pillar
3. A Catholic University Struggles to Defend Core Values – Kevin Andrews at Spectator Australia
4. Our China-Loving Pope: Pell was Right – Rocco Loiacono at Spectator Australia
5. Severe Allegations of Famous Lay Exorcists the Warren’s Abuse, Evidence Behind Them – ATI
6. Justin Welby Jumps All In for Sodomy on Demand Inside Church of England – Catholic Herald
7. New American Bible (NAB) Revision Update – Catholic Bible Talk
8. Luce and Dragon Girl the Shocking Vatican Connection Revealed – Joe McClane at ACT
9. Dark Enchantment, Ayahuasca, and Luce with Rod Dreher – Kate Zelden at The Underneath
10. Revealing Traditional Attitudes on Receiving the Eucharist – Tradition, Family, and Property

News:
‘I Am the Immaculate Conception’ Docudrama to be Released Nationwide Dec. 12 – Catholic Vote
Britain to Get Its First Catholic Medical School at London’s St Mary’s University – Catholic Herald
Kerala Catholics Celebrate Feast With Elephants in Hindu Tradition – Anto Akkara at Aleteia
Philippine Bishops Ask Catholics for Aid in Wake of Trami – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
Church in Spain Mobilizes as Severe Flooding Leaves More than 60 Dead – Natl Catholic Register
Christian Persecution Is Increasing Dramatically Around The Globe, Report Says – Sim. Caldwell
Church in Ukraine Has Lost Half of Its Parishes in Areas Occupied by Russia, Bishop Says – CNA

Punditry and Analysis:
French Christians Forced to Pay for Their Own Mockery – Steven Tucker at Mercator
7 Signs of Satan’s Hidden Presence, Carlo Acutis’ & Your Guardian Angel & More Links – Rgstr
Why Islam Is Inherently Genocidal – Raymond Ibrahim at The Stream
Bishop Rougé: ‘The Church Does Not Progress by Revolution’ – Edgar Beltrán at The Pillar
Why an Ohio Archdiocese is Ending Its Partnership With the Girl Scouts – Our Sunday Visitor
“Catholic Owned” Aims to Build the New Catholic Economy with App. . . – Ignitum Today
Why Are the Catholic Union Hosting the Leading Advocate of Assisted Suicide in the UK? – CU
Date Set for Delayed Syro-Malabar Ordinations – Luke Coppen at The Pillar

Catholic Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Classical Catholic High School Students Solve 2,500 Year Old Math Problem – Smithsonian

The Holy Year 2025 Jubilee Mascot Fiasco:
This Mascot Apes Rather Than Leads – Elizabeth Lev
Luce and the Audacity of Frivolity – Kevin Tierney

Synod on Synodality:
Synod Officials Include Deaconesses In Final Report, Despite Absence In Draft – Comp Clergy
Synod is Founded on False Premises. . . with Bishop Strickland – Fr. Daniel Maria Klimek

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Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Put Not Your Trust in Princes – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at First Things
Bob Casey Faces Ad Blitz from Catholic Group Focusing on Democrats’ Bigotry – Breitbart
What Happens When You Make Politics Your God – Kenneth Craycraft at Our Sunday Visitor
UK Law Criminalizes ‘influencing’ Abortion Decisions Near Clinics – Catholic Vote
Kamala Harris and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence – Moonbattery
Gallup: Americans’ Trust in Mass Media Hits Record Low in 2024 – H. Heister at Catholic Vote

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Surprise, Surprise! Greens Are Biggest Party Among German Journalists – Zoltán Kottász
The Month of October: Rosary Rings – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert Edwards

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Top-10 Most Viewed Allhallowtide Edition Links:
1. Is Friday Abstinence Required When All Saints Day Falls on a Friday? – A Catholic Life
2. Augustine’s Last Word on Ghosts – Deacon Thomas L. McDonald at Weird Catholic
3. Satanic Spectacle in France Leads to Consecration to Sacred Heart – Cécile Séveirac at Aleteia
4. Demons Can Manipulate Our Thoughts – Lila Rose
5. Fr. Chad Ripperger Explores Exorcism, Demons, Angels In Speech – Rocky Mountain Collegian
6. Exorcist Diary: A Holy Hour on Halloween – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
7. A Ghostly Tale for Halloween – Dymphna at Dymphna’s Road
8. Halloween Weird Questions! – Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World
9. Halloween Is A Christian Holiday – Lila Rose
10. Protestant, Neo-Pagan, & Catholic All Treat Halloween Differently – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D.

Best of the Rest:
Here’s what Pope Francis is doing for All Saints’ & All Souls’ Days 2024 – Catholic World Report
Vampires and the Wages of Sin – Paul Prezzia at Catholic Answers Magazine
Is Halloween Actually A Christian Holiday? – Lila Rose
3 Powerful Ways Catholics Can Reclaim Halloween as a Holy Holiday – Geo. Ryan at ChurchPOP
Surrounded by Halloween Witchery, Catholics in Salem Wage a Battle for Souls – NC Register
5 Wonderful Things That Halloween Can Bring – Christie Ricardo at Aleteia
Costumes of Demons, Witches, & the Dead Open the Door to the Devil, Priest Says – CWR
Deserted Altars, Satan in the Streets – Hélène de Lauzun at The European Conservative
Catholic Priest Warns: Ouija Boards ‘Open You Up to the Devil’ – Grace Porto at Catholic Vote
Ghosts in the Bible: The New Testament – Deacon Thomas L. McDonald at Weird Catholic
The (Fake) Pagan History of Halloween – Jon Sorensen at Catholic Answers Magazine
Do Catholics Believe in Ghosts? – Michael J. Lichens at Catholic Exchange
Do Catholics Believe in Ghosts? Here’s What the Church Teaches – ChurchPOP
The Ghost Story of Don Bosco – Michael J. Lichens at Catholic Exchange
Priest Unveils the Catholic Roots of Halloween: Is it Still Okay to Celebrate? – ChurchPOP
Are Ouija Boards Harmless Fun for Halloween? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Season of the Dead: The Roots of Allhallowtide – Deacon Thomas L. McDonald at Weird Catholic
Why Halloween is Holy (W/ Fr. Ambrose Criste) – Lila Rose
Is It a Sin for Catholics to Celebrate Halloween? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
What Are Ghosts? – Douglas M. Beaumont at Catholic Answers Magazine
‘The Dark Charm of Halloween’ is Title of New Book by Internatl Assoc. of Exorcists – CNA
The Hidden Origins of Hallowe’en! with Fr. Rock, F.S.S.P. – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take
Augustine’s Ghost Story – Deacon Thomas L. McDonald at Weird Catholic
Dante and All Souls’ Day – Russell Shaw at Catholic World Report
This All Saints’ Day, a Tribute to Catholicism’s ‘Nameless Companions’ – E. Ureneck at Angelus
All Souls Day: History, Traditions, and Significance – Lauren Woodrell at Magis Center

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Jefferson City Diocese Expunges Spirit of Vatican II from Liturgies! – The American Catholic
Pakistani Christian Girls Abducted by Muslim Activists – Hannah Heister at Catholic Vote
World Needs More Than Just Lip Service to Christian Persecution – Simon Caldwell at OSV
Report: Newman Guide Schools Experiencing Large Enrollment Increases – Catholic Vote
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Christians in India Protest Rising Tide of Persecution – Nirmala Carvalho at Crux

Top-10 Most Viewed Big Pulpit Links:
1. Jefferson City Diocese Expunges Spirit of Vatican II from Liturgies! – The American Catholic
2. 7 Signs of Satan’s Hidden Presence, Carlo Acutis’ & Your Guardian Angel & More Links – Rgstr
3. Atheism Is Fading, But This Uglier Beast Is Taking Its Place – Creative Minority Report
4. Cardinal Ambongo Waves Red Flag Over Beatification for Late Belgian King – Catholic Herald
5. “Catholic Owned” Aims to Build the New Catholic Economy with App. . . – Ignitum Today
6. Introducing the Newest Jubilee Mascot:Tenebro – Gre. DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement
7. The Decline Of Western Christianity: Gradually Then Suddenly – William M. Briggs, Ph.D.
8. Holy See Clarifies Immaculate Conception is Holy Day of Obligation Despite Transfer – CV
9. The Magnificently Restored Baldacchino of St Peter’s – Roberto de Mattei at Voice of the. . .
10. Requiescat in Pace: Terri Garr – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

News:
Lincoln Diocese Bans Smartphones in Confessionals to Protect Privacy & Reverence – Zenit
Cardinal O’Malley: Church Acknowledges Damage of Abuse but Celibacy isn’t the Cause – CWR
Missouri Catholic Church Prays for Vandals – Grace Porto at Catholic Vote
Vatican Publishes 1st Report on Church Safeguarding Efforts Worldwide – Cthlc News Agency

Punditry and Analysis:
From Bohemian Grove to Catholic Convert, an Occultist Comes Home! – Joe McClane at ACT
Fr Belda, Key Figure in Zanchetta Affair, is Pope’s Rep to Pp Francis Memorial Foundation – CWN
Liturgy and Literature in the Modern Age – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative. . .
Bartimaeus and the Blindness of the Church – Catholic Unscripted
Veiling in Church Symbolizes the Church as Bride – S. Spencer at National Catholic Register
St. Mark Ji Tianxiang, the Opium Addict Who Became a Saint – National Catholic Register

Catholic Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Classical Education and Great Literature – Joseph Pearce at The Imaginative Conservative

The Holy Year 2025 Jubilee Mascot Fiasco:
PopeWatch: Laws of Conquest – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Synod on Synodality:
Leave the Synod, Take the Cannoli – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Good News? Synodal Final Document Proposes “Pentarchy 2.0” – Maxim Grigorieff at 1 Peter 5
Pope Paul VI Condemned Synodality Over 50 Years Ago – Michael Matt via Complicit Clergy

Allhallowtide:
A Ghostly Tale for Halloween – Dymphna at Dymphna’s Road
Protestant, Neo-Pagan, & Catholic All Treat Halloween Differently – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D.
Is It a Sin for Catholics to Celebrate Halloween? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
All Soul’s Day Mass for the Faithful Departed, Celebrated by Bishop Strickland – Cthlcs for Cthlcs
Why Halloween is Holy (W/ Fr. Ambrose Criste) – Lila Rose
All Souls Day: History, Traditions, and Significance – Lauren Woodrell at Magis Center
This All Saints’ Day, a Tribute to Catholicism’s ‘Nameless Companions’ – E. Ureneck at Angelus
Season of the Dead: The Roots of Allhallowtide – Deacon Thomas L. McDonald at Weird Catholic

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Biden Hands Harris Her “Deplorables” Moment – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Hard Times a’ Comin’, Whoever Wins – George Weigel at Denver Catholic
Dissident Catholic Paper Publishes Plea for Catholics to Vote for Harris-Walz – Catholic Vote
Middle Class Redux – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
“Render unto Caesar. . .”: To Vote or Not to Vote – Fr. John A. Perricone at Crisis Magazine
2024 Catholic Voting Principles – Matthew at A Catholic Life

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
“Garbage” Remarks and Adam Rife – Dad29
The Month of October: Rosary Rings – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
The Great Paradox of Medieval Monasticism, Benedictine Byzantium & More Links – NC Register
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Deconstructing Discernment, Are We Well, Sorcerers Turned Saints, & More Links – NC Register
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert Edwards

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
We Need Your Donations. . . and Prayers – Robert “Tito” Edwards
“Catholic Owned” Aims to Build the New Catholic Economy with App & More. . . – IT
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
7 Signs of Satan’s Hidden Presence, Carlo Acutis & Your Guardian Angel & More Links – Reg

Top-10 Most Viewed Big Pulpit Links:
1. Texas Nuns Dismissed From Religious Life After Lengthy Feud With Bishop, Vatican – CNA
2. Meanwhile, the Actual Teenagers. . . (Jubilee Mascot Fiasco) – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. A Problem with Pope Francis’ Newest Encyclical? – Fr. David J. Nix at The Catholic Monitor
4. Vatican Pays Gay Pride & Sex Toys Artist to Design Jubilee Mascot – New Daily Compass
5. Optics of This Produce a Small Wave of Disgust, Revulsion; Mascot Fiasco – G. Ashenden
6. Ohio Archbishop Ends Long-standing Girl Scouts Partnerships Over ‘Gender Ideology’ – CNA
7. 7 Signs of Satan’s Hidden Presence, Carlo Acutis & Your Guardian Angel & More Links – Reg
8. A Revolution Begins in Austin, Texas – Pano Kanelos at The Free Press
9. Synod’s Dark Secret. Welby Rejects Christianity, Will Francis. . . – Catholic Unscripted
10. What’s the Matter With Men? – Pedro Gonzalez at Chronicles

Punditry and Analysis:
Big Families Are Not Enough – The Catholic Gentleman
Welcome to the Coddling of the Australian Mind – Michael Cook at Mercator
Russian Catholics and the Latin Mass: Some History – Maxim Grigorieff at 1 Peter 5
Arabic, a Christian Language – Onsi A. Kamel at First Things
Who Owns Britain’s Schoolchildren? Parents or Teachers? – Steven Tucker at Mercator
Turkey’s Persecution of Protestant Christians – Uzay Bulut at The European Conservative
How Monks Innovated Healthcare in Pre-Industrial Italy – V.M. Traverso at Aleteia
The Great Paradox of Medieval Monasticism, Benedictine Byzantium, & More Links – Register

Synod on Synodality:
Fr. Heimerl: The Double Heresy – Fr. Joachim Heimerl at Stilum Curiae via Complicit Clergy
Here’s Why They Can’t Define Synodality – Michal Matt at The Remnant via Complicit Clergy

Allhallowtide:
The Ghost Story of Don Bosco – Michael J. Lichens at Catholic Exchange

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Deconstructing Discernment, Are We Well, Sorcerers Turned Saints, & More Links – NC Register
Augustine Inst: “Based on a True Saint” Doc Showcasing Humanity of Modern Saints – IT
The Month of October: Rosary Rings – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
How Fiducia Supplicans Breaks with Church Teaching – Kevin Roman at Tradition, Family, Prop
We Need Your Donations. . . and Prayers – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Seminary Rector Kidnapped During Evening Prayers at Nigerian Minor Seminary – CNA
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Nearly 60,000 Join Call for UK Prime Minister to Safeguard Right to Pray Silently – NC Register

Top-10 Most Viewed Big Pulpit Links:
1. Bishop Paprocki Rebukes Spirit of Vatican II Cleveland Priest in Wall Street Journal – Ror Caeli
2. The True Origins of the “Three Days of Darkness” Prophecy – Robert Lazu Kmita, Ph.D., at KL
3. Incensed About the Incense, Altered by Altars – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand
4. How Fiducia Supplicans Breaks with Church Teaching – Kevin Roman at Tradition, Family, Prop
5. The Vatican Kicks the Hornets Nest with New Absurd Mascot for Jubilee Year – Anthony Stine
6. Little Anime Girl Jubilee ‘Mascot’ Designed by Pride Month Animator – Michael Haynes
7. The Great Paradox of Medieval Monasticism, Benedictine Byzantium, & More Links – Register
8. Before & After: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Newport News, VA – Liturgical Arts Journal
9. PopeWatch: Luce – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
10. Why Synodality Won’t be Embraced by Catholics, Thomas Reese’ Reason – Fr. A.J. McDonald

News:
Mother Mary Apparition Sparks Pilgrimage in Uganda – Alan Mwesigwa at Nile Post
Warm Meeting Between Ukrainian Catholic Leader, Ecumenical Patriarch – Catholic World News
Catholic Church in Orlando Suffers Second Arson Attack in Just 16 Months – Jim Hoft
Storm Leaves Scores Dead and Widespread Damage in the Philippines – Catholic World Report

Punditry and Analysis:
Black Legend of Spanish Conquest is ‘Profoundly Anti-Catholic,’ Historian Says – C News Agency
Shaky Compromise Ends Ordinations Ban in French Diocese – Hélène de Lauzun at The EC
Russia’s Ongoing Demographic Disaster – Louis T. March at Mercator
This Just In: Sacrilege at the Opera & Metaphysical Denial in Politics – Robert R. Reilly at Crisis
Augustine Inst: “Based on a True Saint” Doc Showcasing Humanity of Modern Saints – IT
John Paul II’s Vision for Vatican II – Robert Cardinal Sarah at What We Need Now
Deconstructing Discernment, Are We Well, Sorcerers Turned Saints, & More Links – NC Register
Australia Catholic Univ. Graduates Chose to Remain Ignorant of the Toll of Abortion – Mercator

Catholic Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Higher Ed, Stronger Faith? Challenging Assumptions About College & Religion – J.C. Miller, J.D.

Synod on Synodality:
Overhyped, Overmanaged, Underwhelming, & Providentially Heartening – George Weigel at Fr Th
Synod Final Doc Claims Papal Authority Cannot Overrule Synods? – Anthony Stine at Return. . .
Cardinal Müller Talks Theology in South Bend & Criticizes the Synod – National Catholic Register

Allhallowtide:
Exorcist Diary: A Holy Hour on Halloween – Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, D.Min., D.D., Ph.D.
Augustine’s Last Word on Ghosts – Deacon Thomas L. McDonald at Weird Catholic
Vampires and the Wages of Sin – Paul Prezzia at Catholic Answers Magazine
Dante and All Souls’ Day – Russell Shaw at Catholic World Report
Are Ouija Boards Harmless Fun for Halloween? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Gift That Keeps on Giving: Tim Walz’ Affair with a Communist Chinese Agent – TACatholic
How the Media Elite Silences the Majority – Ian Smith at Chronicles
The Science Of Transitioning Children – William M. Briggs, Ph.D., at Statistician to the Stars!
As President, Kamala Would Wage Legal War On Churches – Victoria Dorman at The Federalist
Why Did the Vatican Renew Its Agreement with Communist China? – Bitter Winter
Kamala Campaign Stalling with Catholic Voters, While Trump Connecting – Peter Laffin at Rgstr
Rites (and Wrongs) of Democracy – Fr. Anthony R. Lusvardi, S.J., at The Catholic Thing
America ‘Needs Religion. It’s Like the Glue That Holds It Together’ – Nick Gilbertson at Breitbart

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Should There be Prayers After Mass Led by the Priest, Such as Michael Prayer – Fr. A. McDonald
The Month of October: Rosary Rings – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
French Catholics Propose an Ordinariate for TLM Devotees – Caroline de Sury at OSV News
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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
We Need Your Donations. . . and Prayers – Robert “Tito” Edwards
Study: Religious Freedom Hits Historic Low Levels in Key US Election Battleground States – CH
The Great Paradox of Medieval Monasticism, Benedictine Byzantium, & More Links – Register
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Nevada Volleyball Players Speak Out at Pro-Women Sports Rally – Grace Porto at Catholic Vote

Top-10 Most Viewed Big Pulpit Links:
1. Worst Thing to Come out of the Vatican Since the Last Awful Thing – Creative Minority Report
2. I Ask the Readership a Serious Question; No, Really, the Mascot for the Jubilee – Fr. Z’s Blog
3. Pope Francis’ Fraught Negotiations With the Cultural Left – Msgr. Charles C. Pope at OSV
4. Meet ‘Luce’: Vatican’s Cartoon Mascot for Jubilee 2025 – C. Mares at Catholic News Agency
5. What the NY Times Missed in the Latest Encyclical: The Whole Point – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D.
6. Vatican Plumps for Global Lifestyle Brand as Mascot for Holy Year 2025 – Catholic Unscripted
7. NY Chinatown’s Catholic Church Vandalized During Mass – Hannah Hiester at Catholic Vote
8. Cardinal Müller Warns Bishops About Betraying The Faith – Edward Pentin
9. What are the Consequences of Francis’s Theology? In-Depth Analysis by Dr. John Lamont – RC
10. Deacon Asselin Upset that WaPo Didn’t Endorse Kamala – An Archd. of Washington Catholic

News:
USCCB Urge Donations to Anti-Poverty Initiative Ahead of World Day of the Poor – Catholic Vote
Augustine Inst: Based on a True Saint Doc Showing Humanity of Modern Saints – Ignitum Today
Deconstructing Discernment, Are We Well, Sorcerers Turned Saints, & More Links – NC Register
Court Rules in Favor of Jewish Families Regarding Special Education Funding in Calif. – CNA
Minivan Driver Plows Into Crowd at Pro-Life Event in Mexico, Injuring 16 – Catholic World Report
Cardinal Renato Martino, Longtime Vatican Diplomat, Dies at 91 – Catholic News Agency
U.S. Bishops Respond to Religious Freedom Report: ‘Primary & Inalienable Right’ – Catholic Vote

Punditry and Analysis:
Priest Unveils the Catholic Roots of Halloween: Is it Still Okay to Celebrate? – ChurchPOP
A “Traditional Ordinariate”: A Good Idea or. . . – Brother Antoine-Marie de Araujo, S.S.V.F., at RC
Príncipi Case: Pope’s Chief of Staff Attempted To Reinstate Convicted Sex Abuser – Nick Hallett
Their Amen: The Feast of All Saints – Msgr. Charles C. Pope at Catholic Spiritual Direction
Ukrainian Priest in Russian Detention: ‘Their Goal Was to Break Us’ – A. Babynskyi at The Pillar
A Response to the Feminist Demand for Priestly Ordination: Contemplate Mary – Kar. Darantière

Catholic Education News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Kids Should Be Taught to Think Logically – Vinay K. Chaudhri at SciAm

Synod on Synodality:
Deaconesses, ‘Sexuality’ & More: Here’s How Synod Final Document Changed f/Draft – The Reg

Political News, Punditry, and Analysis:
A Prayer for our Nation as we Prepare to Elect our Leaders – Catholics for Catholics
The Real Catholic Approach to Voting? With Dr. Janet Smith – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take
The Duty to Vote & the Non- Negotiables – Jesse Romero at Catholics for Catholics

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Catholic Vote Assails Harris for Pic w/Wicked Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Drag Nuns – Fox
The Month of October: Rosary Rings – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Halloween Is A Christian Holiday – Lila Rose
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert Edwards
Satanic Temple Tells Archdiocese of Atlanta That They Did Not Use Consecrated Host – CV
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