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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Data and the Traditional Latin Mass – Stephen Cranney and Stephen Bullivant at WWNN
Vance Not the Choice of Some Catholics? – Steve Ray at Defenders of the Catholic Faith
Vatican Press Office Provides Unprecedented Billing for Sostituto – Catholic World News

Eucharistic Revival:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

News:
Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki Calls for Protection of Life at RNC – CMR
Cardinal Sandoval Sends Letter to Pope in defense of Traditional Latin Mass – Rorate Caeli

Punditry and Analysis:
Congress Hope Revival Sessions Deepen Attendees’ Experience of Jesus in Eucharist – CR
A New Wave in Catholic Education – Susannah Pearce at Crisis Magazine
Kwasniewski on Beauty – One Peter Five
What’s the Vatican Saying About Alleged Apparitions? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Cordileone Praises US Latin Mass ‘Open Letter’ – The Pillar
Peter’s Pence Controversy – Rob Gasper at Lepanto Institute
J.D. Vance Is a Fitting Heir to the Resolute Desk – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
J.D. Vance is Catholic – Catholic Arena
Why Trump? – Sheryl Comer at Crisis Magazine
Faith Amid Bombs: Priests Minister to Christians in Border Towns of Lebanon & Israel – The CWR
San Francisco Pride Parade Features Public Nudity Around Kids – The Christian Post
Is a Pope Beyond Criticism? – Steve Ray at Crisis Magazine

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Soldier Stabbed in Paris Days Before Olympics – The European Conservative
NFL: The Picture of Corporate Greed – Dad29

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
National Eucharistic Congress to Draw More Than 50,000 to Indianapolis – The CWR
New Our Lady of Champion Painting Will Be Unveiled at Natl Eucharistic Congress – The Register

Top-10 Most Visited Big Pulpit Links:
1. Trump and the Third Secret of Fatima – Fr. Z’s Blog
2. How I Joined the Resistance – J.D. Vance, J.D., at The Lamp Magazine
3. Catholic Priest Refuses Politician Communion for Supporting Abortion – Life News
4. Senator JD Vance Chosen as Veep by Trump – Don. R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. Protestant Prophet Predicted Trump Assassination Three Months Ago – Mystics of the Church
6. Harrison Butker Responds to Woke Serena Williams – Sachin Jose
7. Trump Picks Catholic Convert JD Vance as VP – Catholics for Catholics
8. Archaeologists Find Lost Alphabet Created by Biblical Civilization 3000 Years Ago – Daily Mail
9. Trump – Assassins and Miracles – When Evil Backfires! – Catholic Unscripted
10. A Tale of Two Donalds – Luis Medina at One Peter Five

Eucharistic Revival:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

News:
Devout Christian Dad Killed in Trump Assassination Attempt Was ‘The Very Best of Us’ – CNA

Punditry and Analysis:
The Pope as the Custodian of Tradition – Roland Millare, S.T.D., at Crisis Magazine
Our Lady of Mt Carmel, Scapular: Duds Helps Us to Heaven – M. Ashley Styling, Catholic Stylist
Catholic Leaders React to Attempted Assassination of Trump – Sh. Mullen at The Register
Support Big Pulpit & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
‘Not a Single Catholic Priest’ Left in Russian-Occupied Ukraine – Spirit Daily Blog
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit, Tito Edwards, on X – Tito Edwards
The Buzzwords Have Become Bullets – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
George Galloway on the Traditional Mass – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D.
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Immunity for Trump—or for Everyone? – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Good News: SCOTUS Ruling Purges Power of Federal Agencies & More – C4C
SCOTUS Ruling Purges Power of Federal Agencies – Catholics for Catholics
Clooney Debunks White House’s ‘Cheap Fake’ Narrative – Catholics for Catholics

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Top-10 Big Pulpit Links:
1. Archbishop’s Excommunication Fuels Revolt Against Rome – Jules Gomes, Ph.D.
2. Artist’s Satanic Abortion Monument to Women Beheaded at Univ. of Houston – Hyperallergic
3. Priest Detained as Poland’s Progressive Purge Intensifies – The European Conservative
4. Rupnik and Bad Choices Made by the Knights of Columbus – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy. . .
5. Yep: The Catholic Reaction to Trump Altering His Abortion Platform – David Griffey at DF
6. The College Fix’s Higher Education Cartoon of the Week #Israel #Protests – The College Fix
7. Prepare Your Soul for the TLM Suppression – Joseph A. Fredriksson at One Peter Five
8. Communism is ‘Imminent’ in Mexico, Bishop Says – D.L. Colín at CNA/ACI Prensa via The Reg
9. Sign the Petition Against Suppression of the TLM—Like It Or Not – Roseanne T. Sullivan
10. Biden Attempt to Build Confidence Leaves Dems Cringing – The European Conservative

Punditry and Analysis:
‘Perceived’ Racism in Medicine isn’t the Same as Real Bias, Scholar Says – The College Fix
Biden Introduces Zelensky as ‘President Putin’ at NATO Summit – Wendell Husebø at Breitbart

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Pope Francis Grants Special Blessing for US National Eucharistic Congress – uCatholic
Arrest of 25 in India Shows Hindu Nationalists Don’t Understand Christianity, Priest Says – Crux
Rouen Cathedral’s Spire Catches Fire; Blaze Has Been Contained – The Catholic Herald

Top-10 Big Pulpit Links:
1. Culture, Etc. . .: Reply to Fr. de Souza on the Petition to Save TLM – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D.
2. U.S. Army Presentation Lists Pro-Life Organizations as Terrorist Groups – Life News
3. Fr. John Berg Elected Superior General of the FSSP – New Liturgical Movement
4. PopeWatch: Spite – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
5. Protest Fr. James Martin’s Pro-LGBT Summit on Catholic Campus – TFP Student Action
6. ‘The Bible in 10 Minutes’ is Fr. Mike Schmitz’s Most Viral Video in First 24 Hours – CWR
7. Our Lady of Mt Carmel, Scapular: Duds Helps Us to Heaven – M. Ashley Styling, Catholic Stylist
8. How Gill Foundation Funds the Undermining of Church Moral Teaching – Anne Hendershott
9. Rupture by Stealth? – George Weigel at Denver Catholic
10. Why Veil for the Eucharistic Revival? – Veils by Lily

Eucharistic Revival:
Eucharistic Revival Must Involve Ending Abuse Cover-up, Says Advocate – Per Mariam
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

News:
‘Our Lady of All Nations’ of Amsterdam: Pp. Paul VI Approved a Negative Judgment – Spirit Daily
Support Big Pulpit & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
Knights of Columbus to Cover Rupnik Art in DC and Connecticut – H. Brockhaus at CNA
Historic Cathedral in the Philippines Designated as National Shrine – Zenit
No, The Catholic Church Does Not Distribute Take-Home Communion Shots – ChurchPOP
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit, Tito Edwards, on X – Tito Edwards
Pro-Life Activists Sentenced Over Abortion Clinic Blockades in Tennessee – Angelus
My New Radio Show: The Quest – Msgr. Charles Pope at Community in Mission

Punditry and Analysis:
Tears of Joy – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Biggest Lie Hindering Spiritual Progress, How Aquinas Refuted Muhammad & More – Reg
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
The Good News: Governor Cuts Aid to Catholic Charities Illegal Alien Fund & More – C4C
The Specter of “Christian Nationalism” – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Conservatives Slam GOP for Softening Pro-Life Stance – Peter Pinedo at Catholic News Agency
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Schism, Heresy, and Apostasy – Jimmy Akin at Catholic Answers Magazine
John Rawls on Religion – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
‘Non Possumus’ (Thoughts about ‘Kidnapped’) – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
Is Reagan Biopic Based on Paul Kengor’s Book? – The Catholic Philadelphian at Catholic365
Gay Is Queer and Queer Is Gay – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
With Abortions and Rainbows for All – John Murdock at First Things

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Video Good News: Trump Slams George Clooney + Celtics Luke Kornet’s Catholic Faith – C4C
Sotomayor Criticized for Gun Rights Stance After Guards Shoot Carjacker – C4C
Sacramento City Attorney Warned Target of Fines for Reporting Theft Crimes – C4C
Closing the Occult Third Eye, Having Too Many Spiritual Directors & More – The Register

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
11 Vietnamese Christians Missing from Detention Amid Religious Freedom Concerns – CWR
Marko Rupnik, Alleged Sexual Abuse, and Sacred Art – Deacon P.O. Iacono at Fra Angelico Inst.
‘CatholicNetworker’ App Bridges Faith and Professional Connections Worldwide – The Register

Top-10 Big Pulpit Links:
1. What Is It with Jesuits and Sodomy? – Maureen Mullarkey
2. Bishops Reject Priests’ Challenge to Liturgy Ultimatum – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
3. Why Did the Vatican Come Up With Such a Tacky Jubilee Logo – George Weigel at First Things
4. The Problem of Religious Traditionalists – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D., at The Critic
5. New Prize-Winning Art Glorifies Christ’s Sacred Heart – Roseanne T. Sullivan
6. The Great Loss: Or, the Pontificate of Jorge Bergoglio – Vigilius via Rorate Caeli
7. Why Doesn’t Francis Simply Refute Claims of Homosexual Predation? – Complicit Clergy
8. Free Sex, End Marriage, Purify the Gene Pool – Roseanne T. Sullivan
9. The Summer Reading List – George Weigel at First Things
10. All Protestants Are Progressives – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine

Eucharistic Revival:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Punditry and Analysis:
Should Catholics Associate with Russell Brand? Gavin Ashenden Examines – Cthlc Unscripted
“Saints Beget Saints”: A Benedictine Calls for Spiritual Heroism – Hilary White at The Sacred. . .
Support Big Pulpit & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
Boys Need Dragons to Slay – and Catholic Life Can Offer Them Aplenty – Catholic Herald
Dr. Mazza and the “Pope Emeritus” – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit, Tito Edwards, on X – Tito Edwards
The Movement for the Latin Mass is About Far More Than Nostalgia – Catholic Herald
Seeing Things: Female Impersonation From Cabaret to Identity – Maureen Mullarkey
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
The Good News in a Noisy World – George Weigel Speech at Galveston-Houston Archdiocese
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Our Political Class is Ruining Our Language – David Mills at Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Managing Summer Heat: Stifling Polyester – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Education:
Unhinged NEA President Shows Why Home Schooling is Growing – M.A. Kreitzer at Les Femmes

Pope Francis:
Is Papal Demography Destiny? – Brendan Hodge at The Pillar
Pope Francis, The FCC, And Gender Ideology – Maureen Mullarkey

Synod Socordia:
The Instrumentum Laboris Confirms Synodality Dangers – Stefano Fontana at Daily Compass
My 3 Big Concerns With the Instrumentum Laboris – David L. Gray, Th.M.

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Good News: Restoring Tradition: The Pathway to Eucharistic Belief & More. . . – C4C
The Good News (Video): Gov Landry Cuts Funding, Müller Condemns Mary Statue + More – C4C

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Eucharistic Revival:
Seton Route Makes Only Prison Stop on National Eucharistic Pilgrimage – The CWR
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Punditry and Analysis:
John Paul Who? – Fr. Jeffrey Kirby at The Catholic Thing
Homelessness and Phony Compassion – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
Origen and the Problem of Posthumous Condemnation – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
Managing Summer Heat: Stifling Polyester – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
What Did St. Michael Say to Lucifer, A Bad Argument for Sola Scriptura & More – The Reg
The Ghost of Synods Past: The First Synod of Arles – J.J. Ziegler at The CWR
Secular Atheists Surrender to Christ One by One, God Works Out All Things & More – The Reg
Monaco + Grace Kelly = Inspiration – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Notes From The Underground? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Tyranny for Dummies: Three How-To Manuals – Jonathan David Carson at Crisis Magazine
Cardinal Müller, “Gay” Stuff, Demonic Attacks, Card. Zen v. Commentator. . . – Fr. Z’s Blog
Support Big Pulpit & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
When God Returns to the Public Square – Fr. Mario Alexis Portella at The Catholic Thing
Politics Without Truth: the Reality of Our Time – James Kalb at The Catholic World Report
Progress: St. Junipero Serra Statue, Removed by “Activists,” Stands Tall Again – CNA
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit, Tito Edwards, on X – Tito Edwards
New Book: Western Society Destabilized by Denigration of Natural Family – N. Blake at The CWR
Samuel Johnson: Integralist? – Michael J. Ortiz at New Oxford Review
Pride, Sex, and the Catholic Conscience – Catholic Unscripted
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Hobbes and Kant on Capital Punishment – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
A Nation Led by Sodom – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
A Soul in Anguish About the State of the Church, Wherein Fr. Z Rants – Fr. Z’s Blog
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Cardinal Tobin Defends CCHD, Permits Satanic Music on His Radio Station – Lepanto
Thou Shalt Post the Ten Commandments – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at New Oxford Review
Archdiocese Encourages Clergy to Attend Meeting of Pro-LGBT, Women’s Ordination – Lepanto
How the Philosopher Charles Taylor Would Heal the Ills of Modernity – Adam Gopnik
3 Surprising Ways Men Can Spiritually Protect Their Wives & More Links – The Reg
Why Does Turkey Deny Genocide? – Prof James Ker-Lindsay

Liturgy:
17th Anniversary of Summorum Pontificum – A Catholic Life
From Felt Banners, Save Us O Lord – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Pope Francis:
What to Do When Pope Francis Tells You Not to Pray the “Rogue” Psalms – Jules Gomes, Ph.D.
Woke Pope – Gavin Ashenden and Larry Chapp, Ph.D., at Catholic Unscripted

The Rupnik Scandal:
Rupnik’s Abuse Survivors: Remove His Art! – Gina Christian at OSV News
Ruffini, Rupnik, & the ‘Right to a Good Name’ – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at New Oxford Review
Cardinal O’Malley: No More Use of Rupnik Art, Please! – Tutela Minorum
Rupnik’s Art: A Response to Ruffini – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at New Oxford Review

The TLM Ban Allegations:
New Reports Deny Existence of anti-TLM Document – T.S. Flanders at One Peter Five

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
A Birthday Tribute to China’s Heroic Bishop Su – Nina Shea and Christopher Mee at The Register
Rosa Mistica: Vatican Nihil Obstat Explained – Ermes Dovico at New Daily Compass
Raffaella Ballet Premiere: Love Opening the Way to Artistic Greatness – Catholic Culture
St. Benedict’s Rule Gave the Foundation for Christian Society – Michael Haynes at Per Mariam

Top-10 Big Pulpit Links:
1. Cardinal Hollerich, Leading 50K Altar Servers Pilgrimage, is 100% Pro-Sodomy – L.M. Lawler
2. Fr. James Martin Adorns the Blessed Virgin with the LGBT Flag – FSSPX
3. Pope’s Restrictions Spark Resurgence of Interest in TLM Among Youth – Ed Pentin at The Reg
4. Heretical Priests’ Group Can’t Participate in Eucharistic Congress – John Lavenburg at Crux
5. Worst Catholic Hymn? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6. The Jesuits Come Home to Roost – Rick Fuentes at American Thinker
7. Diabolical Assault & the Absence of Witnesses for God – J.A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
8. The Excommunication of Archbishop Viganò – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
9. Mel Gibson’s Letter to Archbishop Viganò – Complicit Clergy
10. 17 Innovations Never Called for by Vatican II – Teri Thomas at Catholic365

Eucharistic Revival:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Punditry and Analysis:
Gavin Ashenden: Confessions of an Angry Catholic – Catholic Unscripted
France Just Committed Suicide – Stephen Green at PJ Media
The Disfiguring Leprosy of Unreality – Catholics for Catholics
Meanwhile, the Rhine Floods the Tiber – T.S. Flanders at One Peter Five
Why Are SSA Activists Protesting a Law Outlawing Paying for Sex With Children? – CMR
The Lost Mandate of Heaven: JFK’s Other Assassination – Joseph Pearce at The Register
Reform in Continuity: Is It Still Happening in Novus Ordo Parishes? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
How to Beautify Ugly Sacred Spaces When Bureaucracy Opposes, Costs High – David Clayton
Strickland: Vatican More Interested In Silencing Viganò Than Addressing His Allegations – CC
What Does Opposition to the Traditional Mass Really Signify – Pet. A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at NLM
Is Germany’s Church Tax ‘Miracle’ Over? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Marcel Lefebvre’s Warning to France Regarding Muslim Immigration – Catholic Arena
Should Catholics Use Someone’s “Preferred Pronouns” – V. Burchard and M. Gutzwiller at Crisis
Managing Summer Heat: Stifling Polyester – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
The Four Virtues Needed in This Church Crisis – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Closing the Occult Third Eye, Having Too Many Spiritual Directors & More – The Register
Ask Father: Using Leavened Bread for Mass – Just in Case – Fr. Z’s Blog
An Excellent Guide to the Vatican Film List – Casey Chalk at The Catholic World Report
What Did St. Michael Say to Lucifer, A Bad Argument for Sola Scriptura & More – The Register
Biden Administration Releases ‘Queer’ Report – Tyler Arnold and Ken Oliver-Méndez at CNA
Orderly Worship – Adam Charles Hovey at Catholic365
Record Number of Jesuit Universities Push ‘Pride Month’ – Jules Gomes, Ph.D.
8 Deadly Sins in Literature, Sufferings of Our Savior on the Cross & More – The Register
Where is the Oldest Bible in the World? – Get Fed
Should Church Preach Politics? – Auguste Meyrat at The Catholic Thing
What Is ‘Green Burial’ and Does the Catholic Church Allow It? – CNA via Adoremus
Objective Beauty of the Traditional Latin Mass Evangelizes – Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone
New Movie About Foster Care Invites People of Faith to Take Action – Katie Yoder via Angelus
The Will to Power and the Presidency – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
‘Dobbs’ Opened a Whole New Chapter in America’s Battle for Life – The Register
On Christian Nationalism – David Carlin at The Catholic Thing
Natural Law or Conventional Arbitrariness: Scotus, Ockham, and Legal Positivism – Thomistica

News:
Republicans Remove ‘Right to Life’ Plank From Party Platform – Peter Pinedo at The Register
Cardinal Müller Condemns Statue of Mary Giving Birth Displayed in Austrian Cathedral – The Reg
Church of England Takes First Steps to Allowing Gay Priests to “Marry” – The Telegraph
‘I Didn’t Lie’ but ‘I Was Not Honest,’ Peña Parra Tells UK Court – The Pillar
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Vatican Prohibits Customary Traditional Latin Mass for Pilgrims in Spain – The Register
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit, Tito Edwards, on X – Tito Edwards
Colorado Sacred Music Conference, August 7-8 – New Liturgical Movement
Support Big Pulpit & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
Catholic Charities Responds to Hurricane Beryl Power Outages and Flooding – The CWR

Pope Francis:
PopeWatch: Vigano – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Synod Socordia:
Rhetoric Vs. Reality in the Synod’s Working Document – Philip E. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
The Synod on Homosynodality – Michael J. Matt
Synod Working Document Skips Women, LGBTQ+, Married Priests – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
These are the Members of the Synod on Synodality Study Groups – H. Brockhaus via The CWR
New Synodal Working Document: Continuing Plan to Ordain Women? – Julia Meloni at 1 Peter 5
Synod Organizer Says Vatican Doctrine Ofc Studying Women Deacons – C. Mares via The CWR
Springtime of the Laity: The Synodal Way’s Challenge – Kevin Tierney
New Instrumentum Laboris Focuses on How to Implement Goals of Synod – The CWR
Synodal Instrumentum Laboris: a Brief Guide for Busy Readers – Luke Coppen at The Pillar

Traditionis Custodes:
‘Traditionis Custodes’ Has Generated Division, Not Unity on Latin Mass – Larry Chapp, Ph.D.

Education:
8 Favorite Bible Resources for Kids – Katie Warner at National Catholic Register
Let Catholic History Be Your Teacher, Develop a Catholic Memory – M.A. Kreitzer at Les Femmes
Pro-Western Civ Curriculum Reform Bill Falters, Proponents Not Giving Up – The College Fix

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Christian Woman Brutally Murdered in India – Nirmala Carvalho at Crux
Managing Summer Heat: Stifling Polyester – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Eucharistic Revival:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

News:
Peru Cardinal Celebrates 36 Years as a Bishop, Thanks Opus Dei Founder, JPII – The CWR
Vatican Bans TLM in the Basilica of Covadonga – Rorate Caeli
Top Vatican Official Testifies in UK Court Over London Real Estate Deal – Elise Ann Allen at Crux
Monaco + Grace Kelly = Inspiration – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Punditry and Analysis:
PopeWatch: Vigano. . . and the Lavender Mafia? – D.R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Excommunication of Archbishop Vigano – Catholics for Catholics
Majority of French Muslims Prefer Sharia – Lorenza Formicola at New Daily Compass
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The Impossibility of Removing Religion from Schools – Brandy M. Miller at Catholic365
Marital Chastity Enrages Demons, He Healed the Waiter in the Name of Jesus, & More – The Reg
Cardinal Muller Comments on Scandalous Art in Linz – The Catholic World Report
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit, Tito Edwards, on X – Tito Edwards
What Would Cause a Broken Nose on a Healthy Post Operative Patient; Re: Card. Pell – E. Yore
The Anti-Catholic Logic Behind the Alito Recording – Lexi Boccuzzi at City Journal
“Alternative Lifestyles” Before the Destroyed Temple – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
The Great Inversion of Our Age – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
Christian Nationalism and Catholics – Tom Sarrouf at The American Postliberal
4 Delicious Foods We Owe to the Catholic Church – George Ryan at ChurchPOP
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
What Do the Parts of the Vatican Flag Symbolize? – Get Fed
Gavin Ashenden on Anglicans Who Refuse to Pay the Price to Come Home – Catholic Unscripted
The Genocide Turkey Erased From History: The Greek Genocide – A Day In History

Cardinal Fernandez:
Cardinal Fernández’s First Year: Undermining His Own Magisterium? – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Just Like a Republican – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Good News: The Anti-Catholic Logic Behind the Alito Recording & More. . . – C4C

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Top-10 Big Pulpit Links:
1. Vatican Excommunicates Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò for Schism – C. Mares via The Reg
2. Pope Who Once Advised Learning from Tattoos, Bans Them in the Vatican – Crux
3. Israel Condemns Catholic Bishops for ‘Linguistic Stunts’ Over War Efforts – Jls. Gomes, Ph.D.
4. Horizontal or Vertical Religion? – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing On My Head
5. Cardinal Müller’s Homily for Ordination of New Latin Mass Priests – Michael Haynes
6. 3 Ways Feminism Laid the Groundwork for Transgenderism – Carrie Gress, Ph.D.
7. Is V.P. Harris Set to become the Dems’ Nominee? – Meg Kinnard at AP
8. PopeWatch: New Agatha Christie Letter – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
9. 50,000 Altar Servers Headed to Rome for Meeting this Month – CNA via The CWR
10. Back to Botticelli: The Virgin and Child, Sold for £3.4M – Catch Light

Punditry and Analysis:
Postliberal Nationalism – Tom Sarrouf at The American Postliberal

Supreme Court:
Common Sense Presidential Immunity – Mason Letteau Stallings at The American Postliberal

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Resurgence of Suicide Attacks Concern Nigeria’s Church Leaders – Ngala K. Chimtom at Crux
Christians Face Devastating Persecution Under Pakistani Blasphemy Laws – The CWR
Eritrea Arrests Over 200 Christians in One Year – Ngala Killian Chimtom at Crux

Top-10 Big Pulpit Links:
1. NY Times Attacks Our Lady and Catholics on 4th of July – Restoring the Faith
2. Vatican Excommunicates Vigano – Diane Montagna
3. To the “Catholic Clergy” Who Said “It’s OK” to Take “the Vaccine” – Fr. David J. Nix
4. Here Are 7 Things Catholic Voters Should Know About Kamala Harris – V. Aabram at The Reg
5. Idaho Tried to Ban Religious Symbols for 4th of July Parade, Blowback Happens – TACatholic
6. Heidi Schlumpf’s Great Disservice to Aquinas’ Charism and Theology – Larry Chapp, Ph.D.
7. Managing Summer Heat: Stifling Polyester – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
8. Beautiful Lourdes Documentary Now Available for Streaming – Th. V. Mirus at Catholic Culture
9. Pride and Prejudice – Fr. Thomas G. Weinandy, O.F.M., Cap., at The Catholic Thing
10. 50,000 Altar Servers Headed to Rome for Meeting This Month – The Reg

Eucharistic Revival:
Exclusive Interview with Bl. Carlo Acutis’ Mother! with Andrea Acutis – Chris Stefanick
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Punditry and Analysis:
Walsingham and the Musical Grief of the Reformation – Damian Thompson at Holy Smoke
A Revolution in Biology, a Distortion in Theology – Christopher Kaczor, Ph.D., at Word on Fire
When a Habsburg Defended Saint Pope John Paul II Against Ian Paisley – Catholic Arena
The Strange Snake and Staff of Moses – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Killing Healthy Dutch People – Sam Buntz at First Things
Monaco + Grace Kelly = Inspiration – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Your Faith Is Not Private – Fr. Samuel Keyes at Catholic Answers Magazine
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Nigerian Christians to Biden: You’re a Hypocrite – Ngala Killian Chimtom at Crux
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit, Tito Edwards, on X – Tito Edwards
Culturally Punished Into the Light of Christ – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Is It Safe to be Christian in Turkey? – EWTN
Support Big Pulpit & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
Can a Catholic be a Socialist? – Trent Horn at Reason Magazine

News:
A Catholic on Wall St. Banks on ‘St. Bernadette de Lourdes’ – James Day at The Reg
New Film on the Life of Blessed Carlo Acutis to Hit Theaters in 2025 – CNA via The CWR

The Rupnik Scandal:
On Judging Others – Wrongly, and Rightly – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing

Education:
How Greece was Christianized – Kings and Generals

The TLM Ban Allegations:
Agatha Christie Letter 2.0: TLM as a Cultural, as Well as Liturgical, Treasure – Fr. R.J. de Souza

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Good News: Kamala is a Terrible & Terribly Awkward Candidate & More. . . – C4C
Watch France! – Dad29

Navigational Links:
Catholic News, Punditry, and Analysis – Big Pulpit
Mysticism, Spirituality, Vocations, Religious Life, Evangelization, Eschatology. . . – Mystic Update
Political News, Punditry, and Analysis, Curated for Catholics – Prime Time Politics
Geopolitics, Maps, Culture, and History, Curated for Catholics – Western Civ Defender

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
America: Founded on a Creed – G.K. Chesterton via The Catholic Thing
Indian Police Do Nothing as Hindu Relatives Slaughter Christian Convert – F. Martel at Breitbart
British Lords, Celebrities Call On Vatican To Preserve ‘Treasure’ of TLM – D. Payne at CNA
Managing Summer Heat: Stifling Polyester – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist

Top-10 Big Pulpit Links:
1. Cardinal Pell’s Death(?) Shrouded in Mystery – Edward Pentin
2. Nick Fuentes Chased Out of St. John Cantius by Little Old Ladies – Tridentine Brewing
3. Shameful Disrespect by Vatican to Deceased Body of Cardinal Pell – Deacon Nick Donnelly
4. George Washington’s Portrait of Our Lady Back at Mount Vernon – Catholics for Catholics
5. The Jesuits and My Naivete – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
6. Archaeologists Discover Ancient Relic May be Tied to Moses, 10 Commandments – FNC
7. Why are there No References to Jesus in Upcoming 2025 Jubilee – George Weigel at The CWR
8. NYC Taxi Driver Decapitates Jesus Statue – Amanda Woods at New York Post
9. In Linz, Catto-Feminism Doesn’t Even Spare the Madonna – S. Chiappalone at Daily Compass
10. Sacrileges Art Row Deepens as Artist Calls Church ‘Intolerant, Backward’ – Catholic Arena

Eucharistic Revival:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

News:
74 Members of Congress Have a Perfect Pro-Life, Pro-Family Voting Record – Life News
Poll: Republican ‘Gay Marriage’ Support Down, Dem & Independent Support Also Falling – CV

Punditry and Analysis:
When the Vatican Gets It Wrong – Darrick Taylor at Crisis Magazine
Chicago Archdiocese Silent on Donations From Convicted Politician – The Pillar
Monaco + Grace Kelly = Inspiration – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Why the Vatican hasn’t Settled with Libero Milone – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Does the Bible Say Whether There are People in Hell? – Clement Harrold at St. Paul Center
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Catholic Georgetown to Offer ‘Gender-Inclusive’ Housing in Fall – M. Bilger at The College Fix
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit, Tito Edwards, on X – Tito Edwards
More Than Half of Jesuit Catholic Universities Promote ‘Pride Month’ – E. Blair at The College Fix

Pope Francis:
Pope Francis Has Lost Control of His Liberal Revolution – Ben Munster at Politico
Will the Real Francis Please Step Forward? – Catholics for Catholics
Anarcho-Tyranny Comes to Vatican: Scapegoating the ‘Deplorable’ Vigano – Jn. Zmirak, Ph.D.

TLM Ban Allegations:
Wherein Fr. Z Muses about TLM, Vetus Ordo, “Repression” Stuff – Fr. Z’s Blog
Cardinal Müller: Vatican Prefers Empty Churches to Cathedrals Full of People at the TLM – CC
French Mag: Contrary to Rumors, Vatican Not Preparing Doc to Restrict TLM – Catholic Vote
Can Pope Francis Ban the Latin Mass? – David L. Gray, Th.M., at Saint Dominic Media
The Faithful React to Dark Rumors about the TLM – Julia Meloni at One Peter Five
Roundup of News Links on the TLM Ban Allegations – A. Joseph R. Shaw, Ph.D.
Archbishop Cordileone Thankful of TLM Petition by Seculars – Abp. Salvatore J. Cordileone
UK Cultural Grandees Urge Vatican to Keep TLM in New ‘Agatha Christie’ Letter – Luke Coppen

4th of July Punditry and Analysis:
Fourth of July in Films – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
St. Clair Augustin Mulholland: Philadelphian, Civil War Hero, Catholic. . . – Gloria Romanorum
Prayer for Our Government by Archbishop John Carroll – Archdiocese of Baltimore
Catholics and Independence Day – Russell M. Lawson at Catholic Exchange
Catholics: Make America Truly Free – Anna Reynolds at Crisis Magazine
The American Experiment and What It Meant to Pope St. John Paul II – Tom Perna at Catholic365
Catholics and Patriotism – Fr. Jerry J. Pokorsky at Catholic Answers Magazine
Two for the Fourth – Luis E. Lugo and Michael Pakaluk at The Catholic Thing
Charles Carroll of Carrollton: A ‘Patriotic’ Catholic Founding Father – J. McKeown at The CWR

Synod Socordia:
Vatican to Publish Instrumentum Laboris for October’s Synod on Synodality Meeting – The CWR

Liturgy:
The Day the Syro-Malabar ‘Liturgy War’ Didn’t End – Luke Coppen at The Pillar

The Rupnik Scandal:
Ruffini’s Defense of Rupnik Points to Wider, Deeper Problems in the Vatican – Chr. R. Altieri
Lourdes Bishop Wants to Tear Down Mosaics by Scandalous Priest – Spirit Daily Blog
Rupnik Art Will Remain at Lourdes – For Now – Nicole Winfield at AP

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
President Biden to Resign Over the Weekend? – Don. R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Good News: Slowly Then Suddenly the Sad Story of Biden’s Decline & More. . . – C4C
Silence is Golden – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic

Navigational Links:
Catholic News, Punditry, and Analysis – Big Pulpit
Mysticism, Spirituality, Vocations, Religious Life, Evangelization, Eschatology. . . – Mystic Update
Political News, Punditry, and Analysis, Curated for Catholics – Prime Time Politics
Geopolitics, Maps, Culture, and History, Curated for Catholics – Western Civ Defender

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