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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Myth of Progressive Catholicism – Finn McRedmond at The New Statesman

News:
Baltimore Archdiocese to Shut Down 30 Churches – Adam Thompson at News Break
Australia Records Sharp Drop in Mass Attendance – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Jesse Romero: Welcome Candace Owens to the Church – Catholics for Catholics

Punditry and Analysis:
Ethnic Cleansing of Christian Armenians Continues in the Caucasus by Muslims – Mercator
Rome Today Isn’t What It Was – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at The Catholic Thing
The Ways in Which We Are Manipulated by Rationalistic Propaganda – Catholic Unscripted
IVF Leaves Hundreds of Thousands of Embryos Abandoned – The Leaven

Eucharistic Revival:
Bankrupting the Banquet: On the Distribution of Holy Communion – Michael P. Foley, Ph.D.
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Education:
Catholic Higher Education and the Pursuit of Holiness – Rick Becker at National Catholic Register

Pope Francis:
Vatican News & Rupnik Conspiracy – Damian Thompson

The Harrison Butker White Martyrdom:
Sign the Petition that You Stand with Harrison Butker – Catholics for Catholics
NFL Stars Stand with Harrison Butker + Pro Life Activists Behind Bars + More. . . – C4C

Cardinal Fernandez:
Cardinal Fernández Does a Major Trackback with Coptic Orthodox – Catholic World News

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:
Crowds, Connection, Conversion Mark National Pilgrimage’s First Week – OSV News
A Win for Benedictine College – The Cardinal Newman Society

News:
Vatican Reverses Dismissal Of Nun In Fort Worth Diocese – John Lavenburg at Crux
Jesse Romero: Welcome Candace Owens to the Church – Catholics for Catholics
Victory is Sweet – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
U.S. Bishops to Decide on Opening Cause for Marian Visionary Adele Brise – Detroit Catholic

Punditry and Analysis:
Who Will Be the Next Pope? A List of the Most Likely Candidates – Catholic Unscripted
Pursuing Mental Health as a Catholic – Bishop James Conley at What We Need Now
No Marriage Without Confirmation? – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Catholic Answers Magazine
Commencement Speech to the 2024 Graduating Class at Thomas Aquinas Col. – Cardinal Burke

Eucharistic Revival:
St. Paschal: Seraph Of The Eucharist – Anna Huntzinger at Catholic Link
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

The Harrison Butker White Martyrdom:
The NFL Now Supports Harrison Butker – Michael Knowles
Sign the Petition that You Stand with Harrison Butker – Catholics for Catholics
Harrison Butker’s Speech Is a Necessary Part of our National Conversation – Msgr. Charles Pope
NFL Stars Stand with Harrison Butker + Pro Life Activists Behind Bars + More. . . – C4C
Benedictine College Student Defends Butker’s Speech: Family is Vitally Important – Life News

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Amazing (Catholic) English Town That Tourists Miss – Get Fed

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:
Police Launch Manhunt As Gunmen Kidnap Nigerian Catholic Priest – Ikenna Obianeri at Punch
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Kicks Off This Weekend From Four Points – John Burger
The Vatican’s Gamble With Beijing Is Costing China’s Catholics – Francis X. Rocca at The Atlantic
The Hunting of Nigeria’s Christians – Mindy Belz at Wall Street Journal
Pope Francis Says Conservative Critics Have a ‘Suicidal Attitude’ – Jonah McKeown at CNA
Bishop Joseph Strickland’s Letter: Statement on Sedevacantism – Catholics for Catholics
Bishop Barron’s Word on Fire Threatens Commonweal Over Article On Trumpism – Brian Fraga
Movie on Blessed Carlo Acutis and His Love for the Eucharist Opens This Weekend – CNA

News:
Vatican Releases New Norms on Alleged Supernatural Phenomena – Vatican News
Spain: Peaceful Protesters Fined for Praying the Rosary – Bridget Ryder at The EC
Vatican Halts Closure Of Two St. Louis Churches – Jonah McKeown at CNA
Support BIG PULPIT & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
Mary, Mother Of Persecuted Christians Gains A Shrine In Wyoming – Martin Barillas at CNA

Punditry and Analysis:
The Historicity of the Miracle of Calanda – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
The Single Christian – Alexandra DeSanctis Marr at Religion & Liberty Online
Catholic Pilgrimages in the United States: A New Renaissance? – J. McKeown at CNA
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of BIG PULPIT, Tito Edwards, on X (Twitter) – Tito Edwards
The Lazy Lies and Libels of the Catholic Left – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
Of Babies: Too Many? Too Few? How to Feed Them? – Leila Marie and Philip C. Lawler, Ph.D.
Nostalgia – Fr. Z’s Blog
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
An Image That is Never Far From My Mind – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
The Real Target of the Trans Movement: The Family – David Kamioner at Catholic365
Why is the Church Polarized? – Kevin Tierney at Kevin’s Substack
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
The Darkness Behind the Woke Movement: Simone, Satanism and Singing – Catholic Unscripted
6 Possible Conclusions About Marian Apparitions According to the Vatican’s New Norms – Zenit
Has the Catholic Church Cost Joe Biden His Soul? – A Deeper Look – Catholics for Catholics
Gen Z Conversions Are Going Viral – Lila Rose
Why Aren’t Pyramids Mentioned In The Bible? – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
The Rainbow Seamless Garment Is Suffocating the Church, as Intended – John Zmirak, Ph.D.
Mary & Joseph’s Flight to Egypt, a Historical Analysis – Sister M. Danielle Peters at U. of Dayton
Why Catholics Must Reject IVF – A Catholic Life
Early Christian Thinkers and Signs of the Changing Times – Victor Davis Hanson
Matt Walsh on the Future of Catholic Education – Catholics for Catholics

Eucharistic Revival:
St. Paschal: Seraph Of The Eucharist – Anna Huntzinger at Catholic Link
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – Big Pulpit

Pope Francis:
PopeWatch: Open Thread – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Pope Says Conservatives have a “Suicidal Attitude” – Mt. Archbold at Creative Minority Report
“The St. Gallen Mafia: Still Influencing the Church Today?” With Julia Meloni – Missio Dei
Vatican Silences God? – T.S. Flanders at One Peter Five
Do Synod Reports Show a Real Consensus on Women Deacons? – Luke Coppen at The Pillar
Orthodox Patriarch Says He Will Visit Nicaea With Pope in 2025 – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
Pope Francis’ Future Tomb, At The Feet Of The Virgin Mary – Emma Gatti at Aleteia
Islamic Extremist Applauded for Antisemitic Rant at the Vatican – Jules Gomes at The Stream
Brazil Shrine Inaugurates New Rupnik Mosaics – Nathália Queiroz at Catholic News Agency

The White Martyrdom of Harrison Butker:
Harrison Butker Supported by Kansas City Bishop, Prominent Catholics Amid Backlash – Reg
Catholic Podcaster Asks Women with Degrees, Careers Who Agree w/ Butker to Unite via X – CV
Harrison Butker’s Right, We’ve Been Duped in Sacrificing Womanhood for Jobs – B. Lyman
Butker’s Right on the Traditional Latin Mass, Too – Michael Brendan Dougherty at NR
Spirit of Vatican II Nuns Slam Harrison Butker – Fr. Z’s Blog
Kansas City Doxxes Harrison Butker – Michael Knowles
Missouri Attorney General Says Kansas City Gov’t Doxxed Harrison Butker – Catholic Vote
Harrison Butker Exposes the Media’s Blindness – Ben Domenech at Spectator World
Here’s Harrison Butker’s Full Speech Celebrating Pro-Life Christian Values – S. Ertelt at Life News
Postliberal Lessons from Harrison Butker – Luca Adamo at The American Postliberal
A Christian Nationalist Under Every Bed – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Chiefs Owner’s Family Members Defend Butker, Reject Calls for His Ouster – Catholic Vote
Super Bowl Star Harrison Butker’s NFL Jersey: Top-Selling After Viral Benedictine Col Talk – CP
Courage, Rebel, Counterculture, Non-Conformist – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
In Today’s America, Catholicism Is the Most Persecuted Religion – The American Spectator
Harrison Butker for President – Eric Sammons at The Editor’s Desk
The Left Wants Strong Christians Like Harrison Butker Gone – Mary Rooke at Daily Caller
NFL’s Blasting of Harrison Butker Exemplifies the Left’s Anti-Christian Bigotry – The Federalist
Time for Bud Light Treatment: NFL Slams Player for Advocating Traditional Values – Rb. Spencer
Chiefs Kicker Harrison Butker Challenges Catholic Leaders in Benedictine Col. Talk – uCatholic

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Pro-Lifers Sentenced Years Behind Bars, Includes Vet, Women in Their 70’s, More – C4C
UNC’s American Flag Defenders + Catholics Swing to Support Trump – Catholics for Catholics

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:
Cincinnati Archbishop Diagnosed With Cancer, Will Begin Chemotherapy Treatment – CNA
Catholic Rural Life Marks Century, Plans to Sow Spiritual Seeds for 100 More Years – OSV News
First Catholic College In South Carolina To Open In Fall 2024 – Kate Quinones at CNA
Welcome Home Mass for Candace Owens Event – Catholics for Catholics

News:
Pregnant Mom Diagnosed With Breast Cancer Who Chose Not To Abort Baby Dies. . . – NY Post
Altar and Tabernacle Unharmed After Tornado Hits Oklahoma Church! – uCatholic
Archbishop of San Antonio’s Controversial Tweets – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at TACatholic
Church Sanctions Priest for Being an Online Troll – Elise Ann Allen at Crux

Punditry and Analysis:
Is It Hubris to Believe That the Catholic Church is the Only True Church – Guyear/Catholic Stand
The Quest for the True Cross – Regis Martin, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Damian Thompson Corrects Race Hustler Gloria Purvis – Damian Thompson
Why Faith Matters, Catholic Action in the Church, Strategies for Spiritual Warfare & More – BICB
The Demon Militates Toward Absurdity – Louis Biad at Catholics for Catholics
United Methodist: How Conservatives Won the Debate, but Lost the Denomination – First Things
Is It Safe to be Christian in Turkey? – EWTN

Eucharistic Revival:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Pope Francis:
Will Pope Francis Retract His Apology? – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at TACatholic
PopeWatch: Comes Silent, Flooding in, the Main – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at TACatholic
Catholic Academics Call for Pope to Resign, Citing ‘Unprecedented Crisis’ – Jules Gomes
PopeWatch: Signs and Portents – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at TACatholic

Spirit of Vatican II:
Australian Bishops Approve New Aboriginal Liturgy – Elise Ann Allen at Crux

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Inside Biden’s Brain – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Good for Them – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
The Good News: Welcome Home Mass for Candace Owens Event, and More Dispatches. . . – C4C
The Good News: DOJ’s Doctored Crime Scene Photo of Mar-a-Lago Raid, and More. . . – C4C

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:
Ethiopia’s Irob Catholic Minority Faces Extinction – Antonio Graceffo at Mercator
New Bishop Named for Troubled Knoxville Diocese – Catholic World News
Ex-Atheist Leader Shares Christianity with Richard Dawkins & Room Erupts – Red State
Politicians Force Closure of Oldest Catholic School in Las Vegas – Valeria Gurr at NC Register
Bishop Joseph Strickland’s Letter – Just Following Order – Catholics for Catholics
U. of Notre Dame’s New Ethics Ctr Causes Flak, Hints at Catholic-Identity Clashes – The Reg
Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop of Burlington, Vermont – Daniel Payne at CNA via The CWR

Catholic News:
Turkey Officially Converts Istanbul’s Iconic Chora Church Into A Mosque – Clemente Listi at RU
Catholic US Congressman Mooney Takes a Stand for Women’s Sports – Catholics for Catholics
Justice Samuel Alito to Address Record-Breaking 2024 Class at Franciscan University – The Reg
Support BIG PULPIT & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
Global Fertility Rates: Here’s How Majority-Catholic Countries Rank Against Rest of World – Reg
New Study Suggests Rampant ‘Cafeteria Catholicism’ – Peter Pinedo at CNA via The CWR
Vatican to Publish New Document on Marian Apparitions Next Week – CNA via The Reg
Mother’s Day Gift Guide – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Here’s the Latest Proof of the ‘Exciting Rebirth’ of Catholic Poetry in the US – The Reg
Mother Angelica’s 1993 Vid Goes Viral: X User Calls on Bl. Carlo Acutis’ Intercession – ChrchPP
Demographic Trends, Financial Challenges Force Catholic College Closures – S. Beale at The Reg
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of BIG PULPIT, Tito Edwards, on X (Twitter) – Tito Edwards

Catholic Punditry and Analysis:
Thinking Outside the Box on Church Growth and Consolidation – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D.
The Essential and Irreplaceable Role of the Laity – Fr. Peter M.J. Stravinskas, S.T.D., Ph.D.
Michelin and the ‘Living Wage’: The Legacy of Catholic Entrepreneurship – Hélène de Lauzun
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
The Future of Easter: Catholic-Orthodox Discussion is Long Overdue – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D.
Purposeful Lab: Psychological Insights for Healing and Growth – Magis Center
The Evil Bureaucracy We Call the U.N. – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
‘Keane’ for Rupnik – Brad Miner at The Catholic Thing
Montanus and the Problem of Hearing the Holy Spirit – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
How to Truly “Be Different” – Julian Kwasniewski at Crisis Magazine
I Love You Jesus, Engaging the Church Suffering, Released & Healed Thru Prayer & More – BICB
Roman Music Under Innocent X – Massimo Scapin at One Peter Five
Church Teaching on Death Penalty, Deep Mendacity – D. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
The Faith of the RFKs – Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Woke Jesus – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
When a Catholic Hospital is Sold to a Corporation, Catholic Name Should Change – Fr. McDonald
Omnium Gatherum – Fr. Z’s Blog
Flirting with Paganism at the 2024 Summer Olympics – Robert Brennan at Angelus News
Erasing Christianity in France – Charlotte Allen, Ph.D., at First Things
Some Lessons from the Great Pagans – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Could Edith Stein Be Declared the Next Doctor of the Church? – C. Mares at CNA via The CWR
When Politics Trumps Religion – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Bring ‘Em Back! Part 12 – Gene M. Van Son at Catholic Stand
Trump, Postliberal Catholicism, Action Française & What’s Next – T.S. Flanders at One Peter Five
How Catholic Monks “Saved” Olive Oil – V.M. Traverso at Aleteia
The Associated Press Sees Catholicism in Political Terms – Matthew Becklo at The CWR
Dynamic Interplay Between Liturgy & Personal Prayer, Secret of Sinners & Saints & More – BICB
Is It Safe to be Christian in Turkey? – EWTN
Islam and the Crucifixion – Jon Sorensen at Catholic Answers Magazine

Eucharistic Revival:
The Communion Conundrum – Marlon De La Torres, Ph.D., at Knowing Is Doing
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Pope Francis:
Development of ‘Doctrine’ of Blessing Sinful Sexual Unions, Thanks to Francis – Fr. A. McDonald
A Bad Man, as Well as a Bad. . . – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Call for the Resignation of Pope Francis – One Peter Five
On Team Francis, the Pope Does Not Care What You Have Done – Donald R. McClarey, Esq.
Why I Didn’t Sign the Call for the Resignation of Pope Francis – Eric Sammons at Editor’s Desk

Fiducia Supplicans:
The Devastating Reality of Fiducia Supplicans – Catholic Unscripted

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Good News: Judge Threatens Trump with Jail Time for Any Infractions & More – C4C
The Good News: Pro-Hamas Protests Funded by Biden’s Political Donors & More – C4C
Requiescat In Pace: Bernard Hill – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
The Good News: Catholics’ Support Swings for Trump by Big Margin: Poll & More – C4C

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
Fr. John Hunwicke – R.I.P. – Fr. Z’s Blog

Catholic News:
Chicago Vincentian Fr. Joseph S. Williams of St. Vincent de Paul Blesses Sin – Complicit Clergy
Holy Land Cardinal Says U.S. University Protests Are Mistaken Approach – Elise A. Allen at Crux
Kansas Legislature Enacts Four Pro-Life Bills Over Governor’s Vetoes – Matt McDonald at CNA
Mother’s Day Gift Guide – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Arlington Carmelite Nuns Withdraw Restraining Order Request Against Bishop – Arlington Report

Catholic Punditry and Analysis:
Was Gueranger a Great Liturgist? – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Bishops, Borders, and the (Bully) Pulpit – Randall B. Smith, Ph.D., at The Catholic World Report
Who Won the Akin/White Debate? – Casey Chalk at Crisis Magazine
Support BIG PULPIT & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
Stealth Arianism – the Root of Our Problems Today – Fr. Richard Heilman at Roman Catholic Man
Legitimacy of Grief Related to Abortion – Dennis Dillon at Catholic Stand
Archaeologism Part II: Not Real Archeology – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of BIG PULPIT, Tito Edwards, on X (Twitter) – Tito Edwards
Is It Really “Just” War? – Constance T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
Because They Regard the Faith as a Joke – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Epidemic of Male Loneliness: Is there a Cure? – The Catholic Gentleman
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Witch Trials – Just Thomism
Bishop Strickland Reacts to His Own Letter – Terry Barber at Full Sheen Ahead
The Emptiness of Liberal Theology – Trent Horn at Catholic Answers Magazine
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Victims: Rupnik’s Art Cannot Be Separated From Abuse Claims – F. Tourn at Our Sunday Visitor
Charity Mobile: A Catholic Pro-Life Cell Phone Company – Jonathon Fessenden at Missio Dei
Pius XIV: the Smoke of Satan & the Man of God – One Peter Five

The AP Article by Tim Sullivan on the Rebound and Rise of Orthodoxy in the Catholic Church:
America’s Catholic Church Sees an Immense Shift Toward the Old Ways – Tim Sullivan at AP
The Shift Toward “the Old Ways” is Really a Step Forward Into the Future – Fr. Z’s Blog
The Times They Are A-Changin’ – Stephen P. White at The Catholic Thing
The Associated Press on the Future of the Church – Kenneth J. Wolfe at Rorate Caeli
Ross Douthat on the AP Story – Ross G. Douthat
Is the Church Shifting “Right”? – Kevin M. Tierney

Eucharistic Revival:
5 Ways Carlo Acutis is an Essential Influence for Today’s Children – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Did Eucharistic Miracle Occur in India? Priest Says Blood-Like Substance Oozed f/ Host – ChP
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Pope Francis:
Controversial: Pope Francis Linked to Catholic Church Scandals? – Joe McClane

Cardinal Fernandez:
Cardinal Fernández: New Document on Discerning Apparitions ‘Being Finalized’ – Edward Pentin

Indiscriminate News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Catholic Roots of Penmanship – Helen Hoffner, Ed.D., at Catholic Exchange
Now Gender By Season? – Spirit Daily Blog

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Highlighted News, Punditry, and Analysis:
The Devil, Communist China, & The Catholic Church – Interview with Steven Mosher – C4C
Why Faith Matters – H.W. Crocker, III, at The Catholic Thing
Let Justice Roll Down – Mary Ann Kreitzer at Les Femmes

Catholic News:
Engaged Encounter in La: Couples Learn How to Put God Before Marriage – Angelus News
Armed New York Resident Arrested in St. Peter’s in Rome Was on ‘Most Wanted’ List – The CWR
Chaplains in Public Schools? Florida’s Catholic Bishops ‘pleased’ by New Law – The CWR
Support BIG PULPIT & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards

Catholic Punditry and Analysis:
Why Is the U.S. Turning a Blind Eye to Nigeria’s Genocide of Christians? – Washington Stand
Catholic Action in the Church – Fr. Nathaniel Dreyer at Catholic Stand
Abortion and the American Seriousness Deficit – Auguste Meyrat at The American Conservative
Sunnies: The How-To on This Go-To Accessory – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
On Ecclesiastical Growth – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at New Oxford Review
The Sword and the Nimbus – Catch Light
Shakespeare’s Last Catholic Dynasty – Mary Beth Bowen at One Peter Five
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of BIG PULPIT, Tito Edwards, on X (Twitter) – Tito Edwards
The Story Behind the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker – F.P. Fenton at CNA via The CWR
Who Will be the Rainbow Cardinals at the Next Papal Conclave? – Nico Spuntoni at NDC
US Bishops’ Quid Pro Quo With Funding Agencies – Rob Gasper at Lepanto Institute
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
The So-Called “New Natural Law Theory” – Pater Edmund Waldstein, O.Cist.
Early Ratzinger on Revelation, Faith, and Tradition – E. Echeverria at Homiletic & Pastoral Review
A Requiem for the University of Notre Dame – W. Joseph DeReuil at The Irish Rover
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Restoring the Order of the Sacraments – Paul Senz at Catholic Answers Magazine
On the “Nation” of Christian Nationalism – Peter J. Leithart at First Things
The Gender Gap in Religion – Carmel Richardson at The American Conservative

Eucharistic Revival:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Pope Francis:
Climate Change Fools for Christ – Leila Marie Lawler at Happy Despite Them
Thinking It Through: Francis on “False Human Securities” – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D.
PopeWatch: Fortescue – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
The Man In Charge Of The Vatican Says You’re A Fool – William M. Briggs, Ph.D.

Fiducia Supplicans:
Fiducia Supplicans is Dead and Buried in Africa – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at SO

Dignitas Infinitas:
Too Little, Too Late, Too Heterodox – Complicit Clergy

Spirit of Vatican II:
Modernists Make a Mockery of the Church on the Day of the Stealth Priestess – Catholic Cnclv

Indiscriminate News and Punditry:
The Good News: The Devil, Red China, & the Church, the Steven Mosher Interview & More – C4C

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Highlighted News and Punditry:
Former Anglican Vicar Becomes First Bishop of UK Ordinariate – Edward Pentin

Catholic News:
Prosecutor Dismisses Case Against French Priest Who Said Homosexual Sex are a Sin – CWR

Catholic Punditry:
Religious Orders Declining Precipitously. Hey, Let’s Just Keep Doing What We’re Doing! – CMR
Spanish Bishop Can Condemn Biden’s Blasphemy, So Why Can’t Most US Bishops – Comp Clergy
Capitalism, Communism, and Catholic Social Teaching – Fr. Olek Stirrat at What We Need Now
Sunnies: The How-To on This Go-To Accessory – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Burdens – Rob Greving at Catholic Stand
St. Walpurga & Beltane – Joseph Johnson at Missio Dei
The Ongoing Decline in Priestly Vocations – Gene Thomas Gomulka at Complicit Clergy
Support BIG PULPIT & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
Tucker Carlson’s Spiritual World – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine
I Love You Jesus – Carol Monaco at Catholic Stand
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of BIG PULPIT, Tito Edwards, on X (Twitter) – Tito Edwards
Healing Infertility and Period Problems Holistically – Lila Rose
Flannery O’Connor’s Faith is Front-and-Center in Wildcat – Catherine Harmon at The CWR
The Death of Death? – Jerome German at Crisis Magazine
Rallying Cry to the Church by One of 20th Century’s Great Intellectual Converts – Catholic Herald
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Napa Institute Summer Conference 2024 to Focus on “What it Means to be Human” – The CWR
Time to Resist the ‘Gender-Affirming’ Juggernaut – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Catholic Answers Pulls Plug on AI Priest ‘Father Justin’ – Mt. McDonald at CNA via The CWR
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
A Boots and Tie Education – Julien Kwasniewski at Crisis Magazine

Eucharistic Revival:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Pope Francis:
PopeWatch: No Banal Thought Left Unspoken – Donald R. McClarey, Esq.

Dignitas Infinitas:
Dignitas Infinita’s Whistling in the Dark – Msgr. Richard C. Antall at Crisis Magazine

Indiscriminate News and Punditry:
Wildcat: New Flannery O’Connor Film – Donald R. McClarey, Esq.
Russell Brand is Baptised – Catholic Arena

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Breaking News:
Right Rev. David Waller Appointed Bishop-elect for the UK Ordinariate – UK Ordinariate
Profile of Bishop-elect David Waller – Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales
Big Pulpit Adoration Live Updated with New Live Stream – Editor

Catholic News:
Abortion Advocates Vandalize Church With Graphic Pro-Abortion Messages – Steven Ertelt
Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, Ohio Announces Data Breach – McKenna Snow at Catholic Vote
Catholic Parishioner Stabbed Outside Mass Celebrated by San Francisco Archbishop – The Reg

Catholic Punditry:
Grace Unveiled: The Dynamic Interplay Between Liturgy and Personal Prayer – David Torkington
Renewing Liturgical Music: Catholic Sacred Music Project Shares Beauty of the Eternal – Reg
Deliverance from 1960s Lust Revolution, Spiritual Abusers & More – Best In Catholic Blogging
Sunnies: The How-To on This Go-To Accessory – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
US Sacrifices India’s Persecuted Christians on Altar of Hindu Nationalism – Jason Jones, et al.
Support BIG PULPIT & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
The Hidden Evil of the Heart Shape: The Suspicious History of Pharmakeia. . . – Scott Smith, J.D.
Taylor Swift Does Not Belong in Your Christian Era – Lauren De Witt at Crisis Magazine
Bring ‘Em Back! Part 11 – Gene M. Van Son at Catholic Stand
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of BIG PULPIT, Tito Edwards, on X (Twitter) – Tito Edwards
Light a Siena Fire – Thomas Griffin at Crisis Magazine
Wherein Fr. Z is Amused – Fr. Z’s Blog
Silly Atheist Tricks – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Out of Egypt: the Iconographic Tradition and the First Great Empire – Hilary White, Ph.D.
Lancing the Boil at Catholic Human Development – Dad29
A Good Biopic is Hard to Find, but Wildcat Artfully Delivers – Andrew Petiprin at The CWR
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Bishop Strickland: Do Not Abandon the Church Because of Scandal – Terry Barber
Father Skynet Lives! – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Whodunnit? The Strange Case of Shakespeare’s Will – Joseph Pearce at The CWR

Eucharistic Revival:
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Pope Francis:
Monster Bishop Protected by Pope – Full Text of Explosive 2019 Document – Catholic Conclave
Pope Suggests Catholics Go “Parish-Shopping” – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture

Dignitas Infinitas:
A Philosophical Analysis of Dignitas Infinita – Nicholas Rao at One Peter Five

Spirit of Vatican II:
German Bishop Creates 13 Female Deacons in the Spirit, Support of Bishops’ Conf. Head – CC

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Highlighted News and Punditry:
The Hormonal Hatchet Job – Emily Zanotti at National Catholic Register

Catholic News:
March for the Martyrs Raises Awareness of Persecuted Armenian Christians and More – CWR
Bishop Building Culture of Vocations in a Diocese Where Vocations Are Booming & More – BICB
Pier Giorgio Frassati Could Be Canonized During 2025 Jubilee, Cardinal Says – The CWR
Sunnies: The How-To on This Go-To Accessory – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
109 Years After Genocide, Armenia Faces Another Existential Threat – Peter Pinedo via The CWR
Franciscan University Rejects Biden Administration’s Transgender Policies in Title IX – The Reg
The Dark World Cannot Heal, Meet the 15-Year-Old Dominican Abbess & More – BICB
Support BIG PULPIT & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
Majority of Catholic Women’s Colleges Enroll Men Who Identify As Trans Women – Daily Signal

Catholic Punditry:
CCHD’s End? – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
The Negative and Positive Effects of Religion – Maggie Ciskanik at Magis Center
Imaginary Utopias and Lethal Dystopias – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Why Has a Papal Address in English Gone Missing? – Catholic Arena
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of BIG PULPIT, Tito Edwards, on X (Twitter) – Tito Edwards
Cardinal Sarah Calls Out “Atheistic” Bishops! – Joe McClane
Whodunnit? The Strange Case of Shakespeare’s Will – Joseph Pearce at The CWR
In His Battle Against The Family, Biden Launches Another Front – Christopher Manion, K.M., Ph.D.
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Why Would Candace Owens Convert to Catholicism? – Kennedy Hall at Crisis Magazine
Vatican II as Hyperobject – Kale Zelden at The Underneath
The New Lectionary and the Catholic Wedding – Peter A. Kwasniewski, Ph.D., at One Peter Five
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Cardinal Burke on ‘Persecution’ of TLM & ‘Scandal’ of Communion to Pro-Aborts – Mch. Haynes

Eucharistic Revival:
Pope St. John Paul and the Eucharist Inextricably Linked – Fr. Jeffrey Kirby at The Reg
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Pope Francis:
The Hidden Scandals Surrounding Pope Francis & the Battle to Succeed Him – Dm. Thompson
‘Dignitas Infinita’: John Paul Returns? – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at The Catholic Thing
Pope Francis: Climate Change Deniers Are ‘Stupid’ – Thomas D. Williams, Ph.D.

Indiscriminate News and Punditry:
How Our Trust in God Is Tested Whenever We Pray, & More – Best In Catholic Blogging
CNN’s Weir: New Biden Coal Rules ‘The End of Coal as a Power Source’ & More – C4C

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Highlighted News and Punditry:
Bishop Fernandes Building Culture of Vocations in Diocese, Priestly Vocations Increased – OSV
Bishop Joseph Strickland’s Letter To Faithful – Catholics for Catholics
Acquitted Priest: I Received No Justice, Mercy From Diocese – Matt C. Abbott at Renew America
Plant Your Seeds to a Budget-Friendly Wardrobe – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Franciscan University Continues to Produce Priests – Elaine Gunthorpe at The College Fix

Catholic News:
International Campaign for the Total Freedom of the Traditional Liturgy – Edward Pentin
Saint Pio Foundation to Release Photos of Padre Pio – Christopher Wells at Vatican News
Muslims Plotted to Murder Non-Muslims Inside, Outside Church on Ascension Day – Rb. Spencer
Support BIG PULPIT & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
‘An Unprecedented Opportunity’: Augustine Institute Announces Move to St. Louis – CNA
Record Catholic Representation in Korean Parliament – Angeline Tan at Asia News
Pope Francis to Meet with Thousands of Grandparents and Their Grandchildren – The CWR
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of BIG PULPIT, Tito Edwards, on X (Twitter) – Tito Edwards
Months Later, Former Knoxville Bishop Richard Stika Is Threatening Priests – Knox News
My Near-Death Experience, Miraculous Healing, and More Links – Best In Catholic Blogging
Vandal Shatters Historic Marian Statue Outside Local Catholic Church In Oklahoma – Cthlc Vote
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Historic Buffalo Church Struggles To Stay Open – Daniel Payne at Catholic News Agency
Most Powerful Prayer Book, Gemma Galgani Has Stigmata & More – Best In Catholic Blogging
Arlington Nuns Reject New Vatican Decree – Jason Allen at CBS News

Catholic Punditry:
The Carthusians of Vermont – Mark Bauerlein at First Things
Our Duty to Care for Our Elderly – Margo White at Crisis Magazine
J.R.R. Tolkien, a Man of Faith – Theresa M. Pihl at Mercator
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Welcome to the Reign of Gay, Ecclesiastical Edition – Carl E. Olson at What We Need Now
Three Items of Interest: a Conversion, a Connection, and a Con Job – Fr. Z’s Blog
American Bishops Shout “Fire!” After Helping to Set the Blaze – R.G. Marshall at Catholic Culture
“Cabrini” in the Age of “Barbie” – Gabriel Garnica at Catholic Stand
Redeemed From Sexual Libertinism, Prostitution, and Occult, Fran Orvich Tells His Story – CWR
The Rise of Global Catholicism – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Should We Have AI Doing Catholic Apologetics? – Eric Sammons at Editor’s Desk
Bring ‘Em Back! Part X – Gene Van Son at Catholic Stand
Reviving the “Forgotten” Art of Sacred Music – Emily Chaffins at Catholic Exchange
First Passover – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Bishop Barron and D.C. Schindler on ‘Integralism’ – Fr. Jon Tveit at The Josias
In the World but Not of the World: A Guide for Pastoral Ministry – Fr. K.M. Dos Santos, M.I.C.
Are We Catholic Enough to Make Enemies? – Sean Fitzpatrick at Crisis Magazine

Eucharistic Revival:
Photos From the Subway to the Sacred: Brooklyn’s Breathtaking Eucharistic Revival – Jef. Bruno
5 Times Jesus Revealed Himself in the Eucharist to Non-Catholics – P.M. Armstrong at The Reg
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Pope Francis:
Pope to Visit UN in NYC, Speculation that Cupich and McElroy Behind Move – D. McClarey, Esq.
Pp Francis Receives Pro-Abort Senator Raphael Warnock in Pvt Audience – T.D. Williams, Ph.D.

Indiscriminate News and Punditry:
Biden’s Title 9 Will Force Schools to Use Trans Pronouns, and More . . . – Catholics for Catholics

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Highlighted News and Punditry:
Background: World Day of Prayer for Vocations – Catholic World News
Priest Resigns f/Michigan Church After Protests Over His Criticism of Gay Author – Ch. Hazard
Pope Francis Names Filipino Priest an Auxiliary Bishop of Sacramento – The Reg
Courage Under Fire, Gala Begins May 24th – Catholics for Catholics
FBI Cleared of Malicious Intent in Anti-Catholic Memo by DOJ: Report – JTN

Catholic News:
Cardinal Müller Rebukes Belgian Mayor. . . – Edward Pentin at National Catholic Register
Trans Activist Dylan Mulvaney to Speak at Catholic St. Louis University – C. MacDonald
Boston Catholic Schools Foundation Features Pro-Abort, Pro-Gay Guv at Fundraising Gala – CV
Catholic Charter School Draws Ire of Charter Advocates – Wall Street Journal
Michigan Bishop Apologizes for Calling President Biden ‘Stupid’ – CNA
Vatican: Nuns Who Feuded With Texas Bishop Will Be Governed by Monastery Assoc. – The Reg
Stabbed Sydney Bishop Forgives Attacker, but Boy is Charged – John Burger

Catholic Punditry:
Have Yourself a Very Deuterocanonical Resurrection – Devin Rose at Ignitum Today
Anti-Catholic Revolution and Catholic Revival – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Christ the King vs. American Conservatism – Josue Luis Hernandez at One Peter Five
Cardinal Burke, Gianna Molla, and Us – Austin Ruse at Crisis Magazine
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Rite of Peace is Not Just a Greeting or Friendly Gesture, Nun Explains – CNA
We Don’t Care for Persecuted Christians, ’cause We Don’t Want to Join Them – Jn. Zmirak, Ph.D.
Headbands: Put Some Pop at the Top – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
The Fastest Growing Religion in America is LGBTQism – Eric Sammons at Crisis Magazine

Eucharistic Revival:
For ‘Eucharistic Revival’, We Need to Return to Tradition – Dan Fitzpatrick at Catholic Stand
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Pope Francis:
Homosexual “Love” a Gift? – Eduardo J. Echeverria at The Catholic Thing

Indiscriminate News and Punditry:
Anti-Catholic FBI Memo’s Origin Revealed as Bureau Absolved of ‘Malicious Intent’ & More – C4C

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