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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Synod Watch: Women Deacons Off the Table? – Raymond Hilbrich at The American Catholic
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed Big Pulpit Links:
1. The Infernal Synod on Synodality – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at First Things
2. DDF Voids Vatican Secretariat of State’s ‘Extraordinary’ Interference in Abuse Case – The Pillar
3. Bishop Strickland’s Umbrellino Deliverance Prayer for America – Catholics for Catholics
4. ‘Storm of the Century’: Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall on Florida’s West Coast – Cthlc Vote
5. How Oprah & Vacuous Celebrity Endorsements May Embolden Catholics – Th Edwards at C Hr
6. Is Criticism of ‘Hedonistic Materialism’ Really an Extremist Position? – Gabriël Moens, et al.
7. Who is the Rome Diocese’s New Vicar General, Future Cardinal Baldassare Reina? – CWR
8. Synod Watch: Women Deacons Off the Table? – Raymond Hilbrich at The American Catholic
9. Trad Godmother: How to Build a Latin Mass Community – Jodi Lacroix at 1 Peter 5
10. My Truth? The Real Personal Truth is Neither Mine Nor Yours – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at CC

News:
Newly Appointed Cardinal from Japan Said Pope Highlighting Mission Areas in Asia – Crux

Punditry and Analysis:
Reassessing Elite Claims This Columbus Day – Bill Donohue at The American Spectator
Fall Up in This Top 10 List – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
How ‘Vatican Watchers’ Report on Papacy to Catholics Around World – Clemente Listi at Rel UnP
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
The Duty of Civil Rulers to Be Nursing Fathers – Edward Dorr at American Reformer
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Summer Ends and a New Academic Year Begins – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
NY Times, Others Criticized for Lopsided Coverage of Storms Under GOP & Dem Admins – CV
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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Documentary Shows Clerics Who Brought Our Lady of Champion Shrine to Natl Attention – CWR
Gulf & Florida Bishops, Priests, Laity: Pray the Litany Against Hurricane “Milton” – Fr. Z’s Blog
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
New Book – Martyrs of the Eucharist: Stories to Inspire Eucharistic Amazement – Fr. Z’s Blog

Top-10 Most Viewed Big Pulpit Links:
1. Report: Cardinals Attend LGBT Event Promoting Expression of Homosexual Love – Breitbart
2. Vatican Reverses Decision to Expel Argentine Priest From Clerical State – NC Register
3. PopeWatch: Tucker Forgot to Wear His Tin Foil Hat – D. McClarey, J.D., at The Amrcn Catholic
4. The Synodal Comedy: Act II – Fr. John A. Perricone at Crisis Magazine
5. Millions of Christians, Religious People Say They Are Not Voting in November – Catholic Vote
6. Early Stirrings at the Synod in Rome, with Fr. Gerald E. Murray, J.C.D. – Robert Royal, Ph.D.
7. Transgender Pastor Claims Bible ‘Wasn’t Written for 2024’ – Premier Christian News
8. SSPX Bishop Bernard Tissier de Mallerais Dies – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
9. Colorado Supreme Court Dismisses Case Against Christian Cake Baker – Catholic Vote
10. New Movie “Conclave” is Anti-Catholic Oscar Bait – Mat. Archbold at Creative Minority Report

News:
Los Angeles Catholic Church Repeatedly Vandalized in Possible ‘Hate Crime’ – Cth World Report
Pope Says Church Must ‘Confront Forms of Paganism’ in Secularism – Charles Collins at Crux
3,000 Pilgrims Celebrate Virginia Diocese’s Anniversary at the National Shrine – Catholic Vote
Pray for Editor-in-Chief of Canon212 Frank Walker, in Path of Hurricane Milton – Robert Edwards
Our Lady of Champion Solemnity – F.B. Smit at The Greatest of These is Love
Oklahoma Catholic Charter School Petitions U.S. Supreme Court to Consider Approval – CWR
Charlotte Bishop Contributes to Helene Relief Efforts During Visit to Western Nor. Carolina – CV

Punditry and Analysis:
New Cardinals: Africa Punished, Fiducia Supplicans’ Takes Revenge – Nico Spuntoni at NDC
The Modernists Will Continue to Divide the Church Over the Mass – Fr. Kevin M. Cusick
A Rebuttal of Fr. Nix & His Defense of Benepapism – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Fall Up in This Top 10 List – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Canada’s Anti-Catholic Conflagration Claims Historic Quebec Church – The Catholic Herald
The Lessons of Louvain – Regis Martin, S.T.D., at Crisis Magazine
Harris Campaign Rhetoric in the Vatican Newspaper – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Trans Industry Exposed – Brian Burch at Catholic Vote
U.S. Catholic Healthcare System Mutilating Children for Gender Transition Surgeries – Cth Vote
Can a ‘Synodal Church’ Exist Under Papal Primacy? – Charles Collins at Crux
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German Catholics Shrug at the Pope’s Heresy – Luisa-Maria Papadopoulos at 1 Peter 5
Catholic Healthcare System Plays Huge Role in Trans Surgery, Drugs for Kids – The College Fix
LA’s Rookie Auxiliaries Return From Vatican’s ‘Bishops School’ – Pablo Kay at Angelus News
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert Edwards
What Will Replace Wokeism as the Ruling Regime’s Religion? – Frank DeVito at Crisis Magazine
Pro-LGBT Dominican Among Cardinal-Designates – Thomas D. Williams, Ph.D., at Breitbart
What is the Catholic Church like in Iran? – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
Red Bird Ministries Reframes Cultural Perspective on Life & Grief – Ignitum Today
Who are the Christians in Lebanon? – Jonah McKeown at CNA via Catholic World Report
The ‘Red Hat Challenge’ for Ukrainian Synodality – J.D. Flynn at The Pillar

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Curious Conversion of Russell Brand – Theo Hobson at The Spectator World
The Left Always Devours Its Own – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
What Explains This Regime of Evil? Part 1 – John Zmirak, Ph.D., at The Stream
I Knew Five – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Power of Mandatory Mass Education – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Maréchal Launches New Right-Wing Party – Hélène de Lauzun at The European Conservative
C.S. Lewis on Unjust Things and God – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Ultimate Triumph For 1776? – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Gallup: Majority of Americans Think ‘Major Third Party is Needed’ in Political System – Cth Vote
Vote for the Party that Inflicts the Lesser Harm — Pope John Paul II – M. Kreitzer at Les Femmes

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

Punditry and Analysis:
Abortion and Subsidiarity – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
Fall Up in This Top 10 List – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Francis, Hezbollah, Argentina & the Proportional Response to Acts of War – Fr. Ray. J. de Souza
Murder of 19-yr-old Girl Exposed Clash bt New France & Catholic Conservative Old France – CH
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Francis, False Hopes, & the Church’s Divine Constitution – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Cthlc Culture
Letters from the Synod: Ad Hoc Doctrine? – Xavier Rynne II, et alia, at First Things
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Deconstructing Discernment – David Torkington at Crisis Magazine
Report: Political Donations by “Professional” Catholics Heavily Favor Democrats – Lepanto Inst.
St. Michael Prayer: A Better Translation? – Christopher Check at Catholic Answers Magazine
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert Edwards
Laying To Rest The Tiniest Among Us – Elizabeth McClung at Catholic Stand
How Schools Are Turning Kids Against Their Families – Joanna Williams at Spiked
Michael Knowles & Bishop Schneider: God, The Church, & Our Times – Michael Knowles

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Bayingyi of Myanmar: Catholics under Siege – Rafael Pinto Borges at The European. . .
Gulf & Florida Bishops, Priests, Laity: Pray the Litany Against Hurricane “Milton” – Fr. Z’s Blog
How Our Lady of La Salette Can Give Us Hope in Darkness, & More Links – NC Register
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
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Top-10 Most Viewed Big Pulpit Links:
1. The Telling Outcome of the Latest Round of Red-Hat Roulette – The Catholic Herald
2. Trump Victory Will Lead to Authoritarian Remake, Vatican Warns – Catholic World News
3. When Pope Francis is Right, He is Right – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
4. Should Melania Trump be Denied Holy Communion: Yes, Absolutely! – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
5. Pope Francis Leads the World by Doing the Right Thing – Timothy S. Flanders at 1 Peter 5
6. Fr. James Martin Complimenting a Man’s Attire? – John the Son of Thunder
7. SSPX Bishop on His Death Bed? – Timothy S. Flanders at 1 Peter 5
8. Oh Yeah, That Happened – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
9. Is the Catholic Church Shifting on Marriage? – Dr. Gavin Ashenden & Dr. Tony Rucinski
10. Do You Think Cultural Collapse in the West is an Accident? – Mary A. Kreitzer at Les Femmes

Punditry and Analysis:
Fall Up in This Top 10 List – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Profile: Ray Kenna – Alexandra Greeley at Catholic Stand
Sins Catholics Justify Without Realizing & How to Avoid Them, & More Links – NC Register
Wedding Rosaries – Helen Hoffner, Ed.D., at Ignitum Today
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Perspectives, Paradigms, and Catholicity – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
8 Deadly Sins in Literature, Advice for the Melancholic, 7 Torments of Hell, & More Links – Rgstr
Pray. Vote. Pray. Work. Pray More. – Christopher Bell at Crisis Magazine
Support Big Pulpit & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Little Vatican

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
‘Without God, I Wouldn’t Be Here’: Catholic Recounts Survival of Oct. 7 Hamas Attack – Register
October 7, 2023 The Killing Roads – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert Edwards
New Film on Life of Father Flanagan Hopes to Advance Priest’s Cause for Canonization – CNA
6 ‘Biblical’ Myths Debunked, ‘Lourdes of the East’ Expects Millions, & More Links – Register

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Nuclear Engineer Says Latest Research Confirms First-Century Date of Shroud of Turin – CNA
‘He Targeted My Child for Sexual Exploitation’: The Persecution of Christians – Raymond Ibrahim
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed Big Pulpit Links:
1. Homosexualist Timothy Radcliffe Gets a Red Hat – C. Mares at CNA via Catholic World Report
2. Pope Stacks Conclave With Progressive Cardinals – Catholic Unscripted
3. Want to Know Why Catholics Confused About Proper Reverence for Mass. . . – Fr. A. McDonald
4. Catholic Mystic Reveals the Time of the Antichrist? Are We About to Meet Him – Joe McClane
5. PopeWatch: Father Dan – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6. Papal Posse’s Brutally Honest Assessment of the Synod on Synodality – Complicit Clergy
7. A Must Miss Movie: Conclave – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8. ‘He Targeted My Child for Sexual Exploitation’: Persecution of Christians – Raymond Ibrahim
9. The Battle of Lepanto Commemorated in a South Carolina Parish – Kathy Schiffer at CWR
10. Cardinal, Exorcists Differing Takes on Cleansing Ritual Performed on Mexican Pres. – CNA

Punditry and Analysis:
The Liberal and Flawed Roots of the Tiresome Synodal Grievances – Larry Chapp, Ph.D., at CWR
A Holy Cardinal Explains the Effects of Modernism – Cardinal Mercier, Primate of Belgium
Fall Up in This Top 10 List – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Some Talking – and Listening – Points – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
A Christian Call to Re-Enchant the World – Sebastian Morello at The European Conservative
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
The Transparent Silliness of the Lack of Synodal Transparency – Catholic World Report
Apostolic Visitation of FSSP Augurs Ill for the Latin Mass – Carina Benton at 1 Peter 5
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Belgian Prime Minister Angered After Francis Calls Abortion Doctors ‘Contract Killers’ – Breitbart

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Harris’s Pro-Abortion, Anti-Catholic Stances an Issue for Winning Scranton, PA – Sean Moran
Casey Attacks GOP’s McCormick Pro-Life Cred Who Has Same Views as Casey’s Dad – Am Spect
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert Edwards
Michel Houellebecq’s new novel is worthy of Balzac – David Sexton at The Spectator World
Catholic Voters at Forefront of Pennsylvania Election Battle – Ben Whedon at Just the News
Pope Francis Urges Married Couples to ‘be Open to Life’ – CNA via Catholic World Report

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LA Archd. Leads Project to Develop Unused Buildings for Affordable Housing – Angelus News
Who is King Baudouin? Meet King of Belgians Whom Francis Wants to Canonize – Peter Pinedo
Why the Church Blesses Animals – Fr. Hugh Barbour, O. Praem., at Catholic Answers Magazine
American Cristeros – Sheryl Collmer at Crisis Magazine
Reintroducing Secularized Catholics to the Angels – Jennifer S. Bryson, Ph.D., at 1 Peter 5
Never-Before-Seen Writing of Benedict XVI Discovered, Published by Vatican Analyst – Cth Vote
How Our Lady of La Salette Can Give Us Hope in Darkness, & More Links – NC Register
What the LGBTQ Community Needs from the Church – Amy E. Hamilton, Ph.D., at What We. . .
Pew: Pope Francis’ Favorability Among American Catholics Keeps Dropping – Breitbart
Justin Trudeau’s Anti-Christian Bigotry – Jonathan Van Maren at The Bridgehead

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis

Live Updates: The Synod on Synodality Debates the Catholic Church’s Future – CNA
Apostolic Visitation of FSSP Augurs Ill for the Latin Mass – OnePeterFive
Belgian Prime Minister Criticizes Pope Francis for Statements on Abortion – CNA at CWR
Where do the Teutonic Knights Come From? – Maintaining the Realm
Even Ivy League Students are Struggling to Read Whole Novels – The College Fix
France: LGBT Activist Charged With Sexual Abuse of Disabled 4 Year Old – Euro Cnsrvtv
Former Sheriff Jim McDonnell, a Catholic, Picked to Lead LAPD – Angelus News
4th Annual National Latin Mass Pilgrimage Continues – Noah Peters at OnePeterFive

Punditry and Analysis

Saint Thérèse’s Little Way and Her Burning Fire for God – Per Mariam: Mater Dolorosa
The Mystery of Marriage – Public Disclosure

Sacred Music and Art

Ten Gregorian Chants Every Catholic Should Know – Tradition and Sanity
Defend Us in the Day of Battle: St. Michael the Archangel in Christian Art and Devotion – The Sacred Images Project

Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Tennessee Bishop on Hurricane Helene Devastation: ‘Many Have Lost Homes’ – NC Register
Sins Catholics Justify Without Realizing & How to Avoid Them, & More Links – NC Register
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
8 Deadly Sins in Literature, Advice for the Melancholic, 7 Torments of Hell, & More Links – Rgstr

Top-10 Most Viewed Big Pulpit Links:
1. 6 ‘Biblical’ Myths Debunked, ‘Lourdes of the East’ Expects Millions, & More Links – Register
2. Sins Catholics Justify Without Realizing & How to Avoid Them, & More Links – NC Register
3. Act of Reparation for Bringing the Demon Pachamama Idol inside St. Peter’s Basilica – Fr. Zed
4. St. Thomas More Parish (DC) in for Kamala – An Archdiocese of Washington Catholic
5. More “Faulty Wiring” at Yet Another Church in France? – Creative Minority Report
6. Opus Dei and the Newest Albino Monk – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
7. Modern Mysticism: Rod Dreher’s “Living in Wonder” – Fr. Dwight Longenecker
8. Home-Schooling Mom Asks Cardinal McElroy to Reconsider Parish Ban – NC Register
9. Müller: Synodal Mea Culpas, a Litany of Woke Indoctrination – Luisella Scrosati
10. Culture of Denial: Sex Abuse Cover Up in the Church – Fr. Michael Briese

News:
China is Removing Crosses From Churches, Replacing Images of Christ With Xi Jinping – Rgstr

Punditry and Analysis:
Belgium, Vatican in Diplomatic Row Over Pope’s Language on Abortion – Crux
Fall Up in This Top 10 List – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Melanie: Beauty is Skin Deep – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Tim Walz Lied About His Record on Abortion – Lila Rose
Trump Invokes St. Michael the Archangel—and the Secular Left Howls – Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D.
Investigation: Catholic Charity Workers Donate Mostly to Pro-Abortion Dems – J. Gomes, Ph.D.
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Is the Next Pope at the Synod? – Jonathan Liedl at National Catholic Register
Can Trump be Trusted on Abortion? – Carmel Richardson at First Things
New Study Notes ‘New Age’ Weddings on the Rise in Ireland – Charles Collins at Crux
Evangelium Vitae and the Culture of Death Today – Richard A. Spinello, Ph.D., at Cth World Report

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
PopeWatch: Pet Agendas – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Why JD Vance Will Be the GOP Nominee in 2028 – Oliver Ghorbanifar at Human Events
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert Edwards
St. Fiacre & Boundaries, Was an Ancient Rite the Same as SSA Marriage & More Links – Register
No One Expects the Spanish Armada! – Donald R. McDonald, J.D., at The American Catholic
Transhumanist Reproduction is Already Here – Jennifer Bilek

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Pakistani Christian Woman Sentenced to Death for Allegedly Blaspheming Muhammed – CWR
Islamist Fulani Terrorists Continue to Kidnap, Torture, Kill Christians in Nigeria – Catholic Vote
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
From 6 to 6,000 – Meet the Bishop of the Growing Diocese of Estonia – E. Beltrán at The Pillar
Medjugorje: Good Fruit from an Ambiguous Tree? – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
6 ‘Biblical’ Myths Debunked, ‘Lourdes of the East’ Expects Millions, & More Links – NC Register

Top-10 Most Viewed Big Pulpit Links:
1. An Extraordinary Statement From the World’s Orthodox Leaders – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at CC
2. St. Fiacre & Boundaries, Was an Ancient Rite the Same as SSA ‘Marriage’ & More Links – Rgstr
3. Is Pope Francis A Heretic? Jimmy Akin Answers! – Lila Rose
4. Opening Papal Mass for Synod of Incessant Talking, Sees Smallest Crowd Ever – Fr McDonald
5. 6 ‘Biblical’ Myths Debunked, ‘Lourdes of the East’ Expects Millions, & More Links – Register
6. 5 Organizations to Support for Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts – Michael Hichborn at Lepanto
7. PopeWatch: New Sins – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
8. St. Francis of Assisi—Setting the Record Straight – Jennifer Gregory Miller at Catholic Culture
9. Banned (Catholic) Books Week – Florentius at Gloria Romanorum
10. No, Your Moderate Amount of Evil is Not Okay – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them

News:
North Carolina Catholic School Becomes Hub for Disaster Relief Following Helene – Cthlc Vote

Punditry and Analysis:
You Are There – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Forty Six Years Later, a New Pastoral is in the Works – Joe Tevington at Catholic Stand
How a Web of Catholic NGOs Enabled By Biden-Harris is Fueling the Migrant Crisis – Comp Clrgy
Fall Up in This Top 10 List – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Augustine Inst Partners w/Sent Evangelization to Teach Door-to-Door Evangelization – Ign Tdy

Synod on Insynodality:
The Transparent Silliness of the Lack of Synodal Transparency – Catholic World Report
Personal Experience, Not Moral Absolutes, to Steer Synod on Sexuality Questions – NC Register

Junior Priestesses Question Answered:
Deaconettes. . . Again? “No!” Says DDF – Fr. Z’s Blog
How Many Times Does the Pope Have to Say No??? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Order
New Document Against Priestesses? – Timothy S. Flanders at 1 Peter 5
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Why Pope Francis is Sparking Outrage Over Witch Doctors – Joe McClane at A Catholic Take
Synod Rules Out Sorceresses – Kristina Millare at CNA via National Catholic Register
As Synod Opens, Vatican Says ‘No’ to Conjuresses – Elise Ann Allen at Crux

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Melania Trump Includes Pro-Baby-Killing Language in New Book – L. Knuffke at Catholic Vote
Suicide of a Nation, Never Trumper, “Principled Vote,” Abstain from Voting. . . – The Wanderer
Fact-Check: JD Vance’s Debate Claims on Botched Abortions, Catholic Nuns Are Correct – Brtbrt
Support Big Pulpit & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Little Vatican
The Population Bomb & “Climate Change” – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Harris/Biden: Starve Americans, Feed Invaders – Dad29
Israel-Iran, Only Prayer Can Prevent the Worst Happening – Riccardo Cascioli at Daily Compass
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert Edwards
Government Malfeasance at All Levels in Hurricane – Dad29
At Heterodox Notre Dame: Trump-Harris Polling “Razor-Thin” – C.S. Galiñanes at NC Register
Biden-Harris FEMA Gave Billion Dollars to Illegal Aliens & FEMA Does Not Have Funds – C. Vote

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Jimmy Lai: Victim of the Dangerous Silence of Vatican-China Relations – S. Gregg, D.Phil., et alia
St. Fiacre & Boundaries, Was an Ancient Rite the Same as SSA Marriage & More Links – Register
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Top-10 Most Viewed Big Pulpit Links:
1. The Beginning of the End Or. . . . – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
2. UK Priest Dies in Suspected Drug-Fueled Fling w/Belgian Priest before Papal Visit – C Herald
3. Pope Challenged by Disciples of His Own Progressive Openings – Luisella Scrosati at Daily. . .
4. Macho Christianity is Flexing Its Muscles – Mary Harrington at UnHerd
5. The Mossad Says Hi! – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
6. Fr. Robert McTeigue Exposes Hypocrisy of the Synodal Confession – Joe McClane
7. Pope Francis Ignites Indignation Among Progressive Catholics in Belgium – Hélène de Lauzun
8. St. Fiacre & Boundaries, Was an Ancient Rite the Same as SSA Marriage & More Links – Rgstr
9. Homeschoolers vs. Goliath: The Cardinal McElroy Scandal – Emily B. Finley, Ph.D., at Crisis
10. Vance’s Incoherence on Abortion – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture

News:
Vatican Announces Apostolic Visit to Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter – EWTN Vatican
Opus Dei in Argentina Denies Accusations of Human Trafficking and Labor Exploitation – CWR

Punditry and Analysis:
Baudouin Should Wait 8 Centuries before Sainthood – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Synod on Synodality II: Is Fr. Martin Really “Listening?” – Dennis Knapp at The Latin Right
Three Blockbuster Books on Our Contemporary Gender Crisis – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at CC
Synod Without End? – Ed. Condon at The Pillar
Does a Heretical Pope Lose His Office? – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
The Catholic Champion – The Vice Presidential Debate – Catholics for Catholics
German “Synodality” and the World Church – George Weigel at Denver Catholic
Synod on Synodality with Fr. Gerald E. Murray and Matt Gaspers – Complicit Clergy
Fall Up in This Top 10 List – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Catholic Fundraising Assistance – CatholicFundraiser.net
Vatican–China Pact Has Proved to Be a Catastrophe – Mt. Omolesky at The American Spectator
Support Big Pulpit & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Little Vatican
Being Pro-Life Makes Me a Terrorist? – Tom Collingwood at Catholic Stand
How Our Lady of La Salette Can Give Us Hope in Darkness, & More Links – NC Register

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
More Schools Forfeit to San Jose St. Women’s Volleyball with Male Player – The College Fix
Veep Debate – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Good Guy With A Gun – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Entirely Predictable – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Saint Augustine With Hippo – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Bishops Silent as Sikhs Block UK’s Blasphemy Bill Criminalizing Free Speech on Islam – Gomes
Requiescat In Pace “Charlie Hustle” – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
Who Should Be the Patron Saint of Baseball? – Andrew Fowler at National Catholic Register
Socialist Venezuela Starts Christmas Season in October to Cheer Repressed Citizens – Breitbart
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert Edwards
Ex-French Pres. Sarkozy: Immigration a Problem, Nation Needs to Change Everything – Brtbrt

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North Carolina Catholics Mobilize w/ Relief as State Emerges from Helene’s Floodwaters – CWR

Top-10 Most Viewed Big Pulpit Links:
1. Lamenting the Messy Papal Mass in Belgium – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas, Ph.D., S.T.D., at CWR
2. Chad Ripperger: Cautionary Notes – Maureen Mullarkey at Studio Matters
3. Reasons for Serious Skepticism about the Medjugorje Apparitions – Pt. A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D.
4. Was Crystal Cathedral Successfully Converted? – Roseanne T. Sullivan
5. Cardinal Cupich’s Notorious Fr. Pfleger Conducts Same-Sex “Blessing Ceremony” – Comp Clrg
6. Why Did the Vatican Punish a Catholic Journalist? – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
7. Pope Takes Time to Meet with Men Dressed-Up as Women – Complicit Clergy
8. Francis, the Peronist President of Argentina; We Need a Pope, Not a Politician – Abp. H. Agüer
9. Kamala Smart to Skip Al Smith Dinner – Bill Donohue at The American Spectator
10. A World Upside Down, Leila Lawler on Divorce, College, & Dual-Income Home, & More – Rgstr

News:
Vatican Announces Apostolic Visit to Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter – Catholic World Report

Punditry and Analysis:
Govt Reports Reveal the Bad Results of US Bishops’ Role in Enabling Illegal Immigration – Cp Cl
By Nothing but Prayer and Fasting, The Right Storm to Calm, & More Links! – NC Register
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Fall Up in This Top 10 List – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
French Outrage at Tipping Point After Catholic Student’s Rape, Murder by Muslim – H. de Lauzun
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Vatican Backs UN Globalist Pact Timidly Objecting to Abortion, Gender Ideology – J Gomes PhD
It’s Not Career Versus Family Anymore – Christina M. Weber at Ignitum Today
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YouTube Cancels CforC Patriotic Rosary and interview with FBI whistleblower – Cthlcs for Cthlcs
Gonzaga President on Board of Arlington Nuns’ Non-Profit – The Pillar

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Healing Transforms New Age Atheist to Catholic Influencer, Can I Mow on Sundays & More – Reg
Ukraine Stated Spiritual Independence f/Russia, Will Ukrainian Orth. Church Do Same – Prvdnc
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of Big Pulpit on X – Robert Edwards
PAC Brings Ad Hitting Dems Over Anti-Catholic Bigotry to OH, PA Senate Races – The Federalist
Phil Donahue’s Cold War Legacy – Adriel Kasonta at The American Conservative

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Why Don’t More People Care About Christian Persecution? – Rupert Shortt at Spectator Australia
9 Churches Set Ablaze in 3-week Arson Rampage Across Europe – Dv. Krayden at Human Events
American Catholic Refugees – Auguste Meyrat at The Catholic Thing
By Nothing but Prayer and Fasting, The Right Storm to Calm, & More Links! – NC Register
Fall Up in This Top 10 List – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
A World Upside Down, Leila Lawler on Divorce, College, & Dual-Income Home, & More. . . – Reg

Top-10 Most Viewed Big Pulpit Links:
1. They Tried to Kill Her for Sharing the Truth About Bikinis, & More Great Links! – NC Register
2. PopeWatch: Terrifying Words – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
3. Why Michael Knowles Reverted to Catholicism, Neanderthals in Genesis, & More Links! – Reg
4. A World Upside Down, Leila Lawler on Divorce, College, & Dual-Income Home & More. . . – Reg
5. The Church of England’s Race to the Bottom – Marcia Mallow at The Critic
6. Chilling is the Right Word – Donald R. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
7. Medjugorje: Good Fruit from a Bad Tree? – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at The Catholic Thing
8. Complete Collapse in Church Weddings in Ireland – Catholic Arena
9. German Bishops Firing Conservative Voters – S.A. McCarthy at The American Spectator
10. Synod on Synodality: The Sequel with George Weigel – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Cthlc Thing

Punditry and Analysis:
My Critics Wonder About the King James Version I Keep Quoting – Leila Marie Lawler at HDTh
What Catholics & All Americans Can Learn from Israel – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at Public Dscrs
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit
Are We Well? – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand
Advertising Company Axes Catholic Group’s Pro-Trump Billboard Display – The Federalist
A Social Scientific Apologia for Marriage by Brad Wilcox – N.R. Swanson at University Bookman
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In Meeting Jesuits in Asia, Pope Francis Says Synodality ‘Is Not Democracy’ – Ch. Collins at Crux

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Healing Transforms New Age Atheist to Catholic Influencer, Can I Mow on Sundays & More – Reg
One Might as Well Attempt to Appease a Forest Fire – D. McClarey, J.D., at The American Catholic
The Al Smith Dinner – Stuart Chessman at The Society of St. Hugh of Cluny
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Vatican Newspaper Publishes Gay-Positive Essay f/Synod’s Spiritual Assistant – Free Republic
Muslim Attacks 31 Christians, German Authorities Ignore Signs of Islamism – Zoltán Kottász
The ‘Suicide Pod’ Claims Its First Victim, Delighting Its Inventor – Peter Laffin at NC Register
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USCIRF Exposes “Sinicization” of Religion – Massimo Introvigne at Bitter Winter

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