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MONDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

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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SATVRDAY EVENING EDITION

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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TVESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

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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SATVRDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

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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TVESDAY EVENING EDITION

Highlighted News and Punditry:
General Flynn Movie: “Deliver the Truth” – Catholics for Catholics
End of an Era: NOLA’s Only Catholic Bookstore Closes – Mt. McDonald at The Reg
Brussels Police Shut Down Conservative Conference Featuring Cardinal Müller – CWN
DC Knights Call for Rupnik Art Removal – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar

Catholic News:
The Seven Laws of Teaching – Sean C. Hadley at Classical Ed Review
Catholicism Everywhere – Jeffrey A. Mirus, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
Muslim Immigrant Stabs Flatmate for Converting to Christianity – Jarryd Jaeger
TikTok-Famous Bishop Viciously Stabbed During Service in Sydney – John Burger
9 Facts about U.S. Catholics – Justin Nortey, et al., at Pew Research Center

Catholic Punditry:
Defending the Faith in the Rabbit Hole of Social Media – Mary Ennis Meo at Catholic Stand
Why This Fertility Doctor Believes IVF is Not The Answer – Lila Rose
Popular Catholic Influencer: ‘We Need to Use Our Social Media Platforms’ – The CWR
Why We Should Be Cautious of Jordan Peterson – Scott Ventureya at Crisis Magazine

Eucharistic Revival:
Invitation to Visit the Blessed Sacrament – S.O.V. Fr. Lukas Etlin, O.S.B.
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Dignitas Infinitas:
The New Word Salad from the Vatican Contains Broken Glass. . .– John Zmirak, Ph.D.

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FRIDAY EDITION

Highlighted News and Punditry:
Vatican Gives Plenary Indulgences to US for Eucharistic Pilgrimage, Eucharistic Congress – Crux

Catholic News:
From Papal Secretary to Nuncio? Report of a Diplomatic Role for Gänswein Unconfirmed – CNA
Pope Francis Reinstates Papal Title ‘Patriarch of the West’ in Pontifical Yearbook – CNA
SSPX Priest Admits to Years of Sexual Misconduct With Minors – AC Wimmer at via The CWR
Bishop-elect Dies Within Days of His Episcopal Consecration – E. Berdejo at CNA via The CWR
Woman Found Dead In Italian Church Was Searching For Ghosts – CNN

Catholic Punditry:
A Successor for the St. Gallen Mafia? – Julia Meloni at One Peter Five
A Review of Eleanor Parker’s Winters in the World – Michael P. Foley, Ph.D., at NLM
Support BIG PULPIT & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
St. Colman’s Ruins: Irish Christianity on a Windswept Island – Daniel Esparza at Aleteia
“Catholic” Joe Biden Is a Product of Church Apathy – Sarah Cain at Crisis Magazine
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of BIG PULPIT, Tito Edwards, on X (Twitter) – Tito Edwards
Marian Apparitions for Protestants – Casey Chalk at Catholic Answers Magazine
Who is Jesus: C.S. Lewis and the Trilemma – Hunter Leonard at Catholic Stand
Ridiculous Rules of Religion – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing on my Head Blog
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
New Film About Flannery O’Connor Shows ‘God Can Deliver His Grace in Any Way’ – The Reg
The Church of England Must Reject Worldliness or Face Extinction – Lewis Brackpool
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Jesus Is Not Like Bigfoot – Trent Horn at Indulgences Blog
‘Irena’s Vow’ Tells A WWII Story Of A Courageous Catholic – Kate O’Hare at Pax Culturati
Headbands: Put Some Pop at the Top – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Hong Kong Jimmy Lai Trial: Some Advice to Judge Remedios from a Former Classmate – BW
Andrew Tate and the Destruction of Men – The Catholic Gentleman

Eucharistic Revival:
Vatican Gives Plenary Indulgences to US for Eucharistic Pilgrimage, Eucharistic Congress – Crux
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Fiducia Supplicans:
Card. Sarah: African Bishops Have Spoken for Whole Church by Rejecting SSA ‘Blessings’ – CC
Cardinal Sarah: The Church is Dying as Many Western Prelates Cower in Fear – CMR
New Ways Ministries – Rainbow Wolves – Complicit Clergy

Dignitas Infinitas:
Two Problems with Dignitas Infinita – Edward C. Feser, Ph.D.
The Missing Lens and the Key Weakness of Dignitas Infinita – David Deane at The CWR

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Catholic Punditry:
Is Pope Francis Pumping the Brakes? – Allan Ruhl at One Peter Five
The Spirit of Vatican II, Is it Jansenism? Or Christianity? – David Carlin at The Catholic Thing
Current Sacramental Preparation is Failing Lost Souls – C.T. Hull at Catholic Exchange
Support BIG PULPIT & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
8 Lost Monasteries of England and Wales (Photo Gallery) – John Touhey at Aleteia
Easter Is Not a Secretly Pagan Holiday – Tom Nash at Catholic Answers Magazine
Does Quantum Mechanics Speak to Theology? – Robert Kurland, Ph.D.
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of BIG PULPIT, Tito Edwards, on X (Twitter) – Tito Edwards
Why We Must Set Our Morality Bars High, Part II – Nate Guyear at Catholic Stand
Why the Way People Dress and Present Themselves is Important – Catholic 365
Pastoral Genius of St. JP2: 40 Years Ago, He Laid Foundation for World Youth Day – The CWR
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Movie of the Week: Lilies of the Field (1963) – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D.
Ideology and Blasphemy in RussiaGeorge Weigel at First Things
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Ross Douthat’s ‘Weirder’ Religious America – Peter Wolfgang, J.D., at Indulgences Blog
Jordan Peterson and the Apocalypse – Darrick Taylor at Crisis Magazine
Headbands: Put Some Pop at the Top – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
I’ll See Your Nineveh Eclipse, and Raise You One Miracle of the Sun – Jn. Zmirak, Ph.D.
Beethoven’s Last Mass – Massimo Scapin at One Peter Five

Eucharistic Revival:
13-year-old Filipina Who Loved the Eucharist is Officially on Path to Sainthood – CNA
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Dignitas Infinitas:
Love and Dignity – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine

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VVEDNESDAY AFTERNOON EDITION

Breaking News and Punditry Curated for Catholics

Highlighted News & Punditry:
Foundation Releases Never-Before-Seen Images of Padre Pio – CNA
An Amazingly Successful Christocentric Parish – Fr. Jonathan Wilson
Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop of Charlotte, North Carolina – The CWR

Breaking News & Punditry:
The Gospel Truth About Judas – Full Sheen Ahead
Why You Should Give Money to Homeless People – John Brundage at Integrated Prayer
After Protest From Catholics, Blasphemous Potato Chip Ad Ordered Pulled in Italy – CNA
Christians Should Welcome Stricter Border Controls – Sebastian Morello at The European
Support BIG PULPIT & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
Why is Pope Francis Embracing the Patriarchy (of the West)? – The Pillar
An Excellent Idea: Suppress The Jesuits Again! – D. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
How Fasting Before Liturgical Changed Over Time – Matthew at A Catholic Life
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of BIG PULPIT, Tito Edwards, on X (Twitter) – Tito Edwards
Katy Carl on Contemporary Catholic Fiction – Alex Taylor at Word On Fire Blog
Sarum Use Vespers and Liturgical Art – Heaven on Earth – New Liturgical Movement
That 70s Vatican Show – A Treasure To Be Shared
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Can Catholics Oppose Traditionalism? – Janet E. Smith, Ph.D., at Crisis Magazine
Which Religious Order Has the Most U.S. Bishops? – Michelle La Rosa at The Pillar
Christ is King: Unpacking the Controversy – Matt Gaspers at Catholic Family News
Headbands: Put Some Pop at the Top – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
The “Private” Mass from Its Origins to the Thirteenth Century – Canon Gilles Guitard, I.C.R.S.P.
The Earliest Christians Were Not Proto-Socialists – John M. Grondelski, Ph.D.
Clericalist Iconoclasm Strikes Again – T.S. Flanders at One Peter Five
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Archbishop Lori Forced to Face the Music as Abuse Survivors Speak Out – Complicit Clergy
‘Blessed by Cancer’ Catholic Personality Jessica Hanna Dies, Social Media Mourns – ChP
Dorothy Day Inspires Pennsylvania’s Catholic Worker FarmKurt Jensen at OSV News
Young Catholic Adults More Likely Than Protestants to Keep Religious Affiliation – B. Hodge

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

Pope Francis:
New Complaints of Abuse by Father Rupnik Presented to Vatican – The CWR
Benedict’s Biographer Blasts Bergoglio’s Book – Complicit Clergy

Cardinal Fernandez:
Tucho Attempts to Justify Blessing Homosexual Couples – Complicit Clergy

Synod Scandals:
A Voice Unheard: The Absence of Deacons at the Synod – Deacon Dominic Cerrato, Ph.D.

Dignitas Infinitas:
Do Human Beings Have Infinite Dignity? – R. Jared Staudt, Ph.D.
Dignitas Infinita: Lowering the Bar – Jacob Tate at One Peter Five
Michael Hichborn on “Dignitas Infinita” – Complicit Clergy
Dignitas Infinita: Rethinking Human Dignity – Voice of the Family
Bishop Barron Misjudges Dignitas Infinita – Gavin Ashenden
Three Heresies in Dignitas Infinita? – Fr. David J. Nix at Pilgrim Priest
A Dignity Still to be Determined – Robert Royal, Ph.D., at The Catholic Thing
Why ‘Infinite Dignity’ Falls Short – Philip F. Lawler, Ph.D., at Catholic Culture
An Odd Press Conference Introducing DDF Document – Christopher R. Altieri at The CWR
Document Possibly the Most Wicked Statement Possible on Human Dignity – The Remnant
Dignitas Infinita and Finite Weirdness – Christopher R. Altieri at The CWR
Biden Disagrees With Pope’s Declaration That Gender Ideology Is “Deeply Harmful” – CC
Papal Self-Citations Accounted for 47% of the Sources – Sharon Kabel

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
Heh – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts

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Breaking News and Punditry Curated for Catholics

Highlighted News & Punditry:
Requiescat In Pace: Jessica Hanna – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
New Film Tells Inspiring Story of Young Priest Who Left a Lasting Impact – F.P. Fenton at CNA
Diocese of Rome Shake-up: Pope Francis Transfers Vicar to Vatican Post – C. Mares at CNA
Univ of St Thomas (Houston) New Sex & Gender Pgm Based on ‘Catholic Anthropology’ – CWR
Wisconsin Bishop Accuses Archbishop Viganò of ‘Public Defamation’ – Daniel Payne at CNA

Breaking News & Punditry:
Why I Quit a Christian Organization Over DEI – Guest Contributor at Catholic Stand
Chinese Communist Party Suffocates Christians; The West Should Take Heed – Uzay Bulut
A Reading Plan for the Works of Evelyn Waugh (Photo Gallery) – John Touhey at Aleteia
Headbands: Put Some Pop at the Top – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Christianity Before Christendom – Stephen Presley at Law & Liberty
Esotericism – J. Budziszewski, Ph.D., at The Underground Thomist
Seen on Twitter – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Misused Churches, The Finals Rounds – Eccles Is Saved
Bring ‘Em Back! – Gene M. Van Son at Catholic Stand
For Elon Musk and His Disciples, Mars Is Heaven – Auguste Meyrat at The Catholic Thing
Support BIG PULPIT & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
Founding Father: John Carroll & Creation of the Church in America – Stephen M. Klugewicz, Ph.D.
Catholic Faith: The End of the Italian Privilege – Hélène de Lauzun at The European . . .
Is the Presentation of the Offerings Really Needed for Mass? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of BIG PULPIT, Tito Edwards, on X (Twitter) – Tito Edwards
Don’t Miss It! Your School Needs an Ignatius Book Fair – Theresa Civantos Barber at Aleteia
Did Jesus Really Rise on the Third Day? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
Why the Annunciation Was Moved to April 8 This Year – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Woman Born of Surrogacy Shares Why She Supports Pope Francis’ Call for a Global Ban – CWR
7 Great Life Skills Gained From Growing Up in a Large Family – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
Western Christianity vs. the World – David Griffey at Daffey Thoughts
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Is There a Solar or Lunar Eclipse in the Bible? – Philip Kosloski at Aleteia
Four Catholic Scientists You Might Not Know – Joseph Pearce at Crisis Magazine
The Eclipse and the Annunciation – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at The Catholic Thing
Church Contributions at Work – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
HomilyayUSA: De-Transitioner Day Of Visibility, Divine Mercy Sunday – Catholics for Catholics
Bible Discussions with a Protestant Friend – Ray Sullivan at Catholic Stand
Caitlin Clark: How the Catholic Basketball Star Captivated AmericaClemente Lisi at Religion . . .
Singing Nuns Bringing 13th-Cent. Latin Hymns to Contemporary Music Charts – My Modern Met
Crossroads, A Journey from Communist China to Christ – Bob Blundell at Catholic Stand
The Very British Childhood of Anglophiles Everywhere – Anna K. Reynolds at Inspired Virtue

Eucharistic Revival:
University of Mary Student Choir Celebrates Eucharistic Revival – CNA via The CWR
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Pope Francis:
PopeWatch: Rupnik Again – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
About Pope Constantly Gossiping, Which He Constantly Condemns . . . – Fr. Allan J. McDonald
Polticised Gender Theology Attacks Catholic Doctrine – Catholic Conclave
The St. Gallen Mafia and Orwellian Francis – Julia Meloni at One Peter Five
Thoughts on Bergoglio and the 2005 Conclave – Steven O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Cardinal Brandmüller Utterly Condemns the Synodal Path the Devastation of the Church – CC

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FRIDAY EDITION

Breaking News and Punditry Curated for Catholics

Highlighted News & Punditry:
Rise In Number Of Catholics, Slight Decline In Priests – Michael H. Brown at Spirit Daily Blog
Westminster Cathedral Couldn’t Fit the Good Friday Crowd – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
Bishop Calls Easter Observance of Transgender Day ‘Offensive and Unnecessary’ – Crux
Headbands: Put Some Pop at the Top – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Auxiliary Bishop Thomas Gumbleton of Detroit, 94, RIP – Catholic World News

Breaking News & Punditry:
Spiritual Eructation – Michael P. Foley, Ph.D., at New Liturgical Movement
We Do Not Need a New, Very Different St. Benedict Part I: Europe is Benedictine – S. Morello
The Immorality of “Greater Good” – Dad29
Support BIG PULPIT & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
Jesus Nailed in the Wrist, Not the Hand? – Fr. Allan J. McDonald at Southern Orders
On Losing the War and Being Twice Blest for It – Regis Martin, S.T.D., at Crisis
+Abbot Notker Wolf, O.S.B., 84 – Catholic World News
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Priest Says ‘Trans’ People He Has Ministered to Have Deep Wounds – N. de Cárdenas at CNA
Civil Suits by Catholic Priests: A Status Report – Michael J. Mazza, J.C.D., J.D., at The CWR
Prayer Need: Priest Dies From Burns Suffered At Easter Vigil – Nicolás de Cárdenas at CNA
The Faith of the Next Generation – Brendan M. Hodge at The Pillar

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

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THVRSDAY EDITION

Breaking News and Punditry Curated for Catholics

Highlighted News & Punditry:
Exclusive Interview with Michael Knowles and His Faith Journey – Catholics for Catholics
New Analysis of Shroud of Turin Points to Levant Origin – J.P. Mauro at Aleteia
Bishop Vitus Huonder, RIP – Gregory DiPippo at New Liturgical Movement

Breaking News & Punditry:
I Don’t Think He Has the Personality or Energy to Be the New Pope, but . . . – Fr. A.J. McDonald
Biden the Apostate – Michael Ippolito at Crisis Magazine
Four More Pro-life Activists Convicted Under Face Act – Peter Pinedo at The CWR
The Cost of Anti-Catholic Bigotry – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Ask Father: Can We Eat Meat on Friday in the Octave of Easter? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Support BIG PULPIT & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
Folk Catholicism Tangled With Liturgical Echoes? – Fr. John Hunwicke at Mutual Enrichment
Movie of the Week: Barabbas (1961) – Anthony M. Esolen, Ph.D., at Word & Song
It’s Time to Purchase your Sacred Heart Flag for June – T.S. Flanders at One Peter Five
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of BIG PULPIT, Tito Edwards, on X (Twitter) – Tito Edwards
Recovering the Common Good for Ethical AI Design – Dr. Steven Umbrello at Word on Fire
Can Pro-life Monarchs Veto Pro-Abortion Laws? – A. Joseph R. Shaw, D.Phil., at Crisis
Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomew Hopes for ‘Unified Date’ for Easter in East and West – The Reg
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Series Producer of New Moses Netflix Hit Chats With Aleteia – Cerith Gardiner at Aleteia
New Amazon Prime TV Series ‘The Baxters’ Embraces the Sanctity of Life, Marriage. . . – ChP
Did We Just See the Budding Shoots of a Christian Revival This Easter? – Catholic Herald
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
‘North Korea’-Style Monitoring Inside the Vatican – Damian Thompson at Holy Smoke
Vatican II Church in Belgium Will Be Dead by 2045 at Latest – Catholic Conclave
Are Catholics Preparing to Abandon the Celibate Priesthood? – Jules Gomes at The Stream
Wrap Yourself Up in This Spring Trend: Trench Coats! – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
Chiefs’ Kicker Harrison Butker to Give Commencement Speech at Benedictine College – CWR
Bishop Joseph Strickland’s Letter to The Baptized – Catholics for Catholics
Westminster Forced to Turn People Away Due to Unprecedented Numbers – Catholic Herald
Catholic Teaching Does Not Okay Open Borders, and More – Catholics for Catholics
Face to Face with the Shroud of Christ – Paul G. Kengor, Ph.D., at The American Spectator

Eucharistic Revival:
Eucharistic Revival Launches Video Series to Help People – F.P. Fenton at CNA via The CWR
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Fishwrap and Altar Controversy:
On Altars that have been Altered – Fr. Dwight Longenecker at Standing on my Head
Dude, Where’s My Altar? NC Reporter and “Historic” Vatican II Altar – David Matheson

Pope Francis:
The Conclave (Jorge’s Version) – Kevin Tierney at Kevin’s Substack
PopeWatch: Physician Heal Thyself – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Rupnik Case: 3 New Complaints, to Add to the 2 Which the Vatican Already Knows About – CC
Pope Francis and Conclave Secrecy – Fr. Raymond J. de Souza at NC Register
A New Vatican Document on “Human Dignity”? | with Dr. Anthony Stine – Joe McClane

Indiscriminate News & Punditry:
Letter to Bishop of Venice, FL: Illegal Aliens Seizing American Homes – Catholics for Catholics

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Highlighted News & Punditry:
Court Rules Religious Schools’ Tax-Exempt Status Isn’t Subject to Title IX – The Reg
French Government Cracks Down on Priest who Said Homosexual Relations are Sinful – CNA
Sacramento Diocese Files for Bankruptcy in Wake of 250+ Abuse Allegations – The CWR
Could New Hate Speech Law in Scotland Target Christians? – Michael Kelly at Angelus News

Breaking News & Punditry:
Correcting Jimmy Akin on Judas – James R.A. Merrick, S.T.D., at Crisis Magazine
Rolling Back Tide of Post-Conciliar Iconoclasm: Revealed Wall Painting at Oxford Oratory – NLM
The Ave Maria Bell Explained – Fr. Z’s Blog
In His Garage, an Untrained Artist Created a Work of Sublime Divinity – Smithsonian
Support BIG PULPIT & Donate Now to This Evangelizing Apostolate – Tito Edwards
A Closer Look at a Synodal Mystery – Russell Shaw at National Catholic Register
Bishop Athanasius Schneider: Same Neo-Marxist Methods as Communist Times – Fr. D. Klimek
Brad Wilcox ‘Gives Voice to the Value of Marriage’ – Joan Frawley Desmond at NC Register
The Goliath of Pro-Choice and the David of Pro-Life – Dennis Dillon at Catholic Stand
Fatherhood and the Rise of Pornography – The Catholic Gentleman
Follow the Editor-in-Chief of BIG PULPIT, Tito Edwards, on X (Twitter) – Tito Edwards
A Reply to an Ad Hominem – Steve O’Reilly at Roma Locuta Est
Hiring for Mission at Catholic Colleges and Universities – Anne B. Hendershott, Ph.D., at Crisis
The 1934 Easter Miracle of Music – Massimo Scapin at One Peter Five
Join a New Political Movement for Catholics! – Catholics For Catholics
Bishop Defends Indefensible Modern Art – Catholic Conclave
Not an April Fool’s Joke from the Fishwrap – Fr. Z’s Blog
Head of German Bishops Attacks Cardinal Müller – Catholic Conclave
Magisterium AI: Revolutionary Tool for Catholic Non-Profits, Apostolates – Catholic Fundraiser
Anti-Catholic Drag Queens Mock Easter in Mission Dolores Park – California Catholic Daily
Blessed Karl of Austria May Be Canonized Someday, Here’s How You Can Help – The Reg
How the Divine Mercy Devotion Almost Didn’t Exist, But St. JP2 Saved It – ChurchPOP
Wrap Yourself Up in This Spring Trend: Trench Coats! – Meghan Ashley Styling, A Catholic Stylist
New Vatican Doc: On ‘Moral Questions’ Regarding Human Dignity, Gender, Surrogacy – The CWR
The Transgender Movement is Christophobic – Don. R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Megyn Kelly Vents Frustration on Her Annulment Process to Bishop Barron – Mt. Lamb
Endearing Children’s Book Adopts the Easter Bunny as a Symbol of Hope in the Risen Lord – IT
What the Bible Says About the Pope – Dave Armstrong at National Catholic Register
Did Vatican II Correct Trent’s View of Tradition? – Rory Fox at Catholic Stand
Flawed Objections to Marian Apparitions – Justin Kalan at Word on Fire

Eucharistic Revival:
Why Did I Become Catholic? Because That’s Where the Eucharist Is – Mt. D’Antuono at The Reg
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Live – EWTN Poland via BIG PULPIT

Pope Francis:
He Said He Said? A Pope Gropes At Credibility? – A Treasure To Be Shared
PopeWatch: Say It Ain’t So Francis! – Donald R. McClarey, Esq., at The American Catholic
Bergoglio Claims Benedict Backed Him Up On Rights For LGBT Couples? – Complicit Clergy
Pope Francis’ Culture Wars Divide Catholic Church – Katherine Fung at Newsweek

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