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THVRSDAY EDITION

Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas (Credit: LifeNews.com)

Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City (Kansas) Condemns Pro-Abortion “Cafeteria Catholics” Who “Pick & Choose” What Teachings They Like

. . .November 2018 will mark the beginning of Archbishop Naumann’s new leadership of the USCCBs’ Pro-Life Activities Committee. November also will determine the political fate of those whom Archbishop Naumann has labeled “cafeteria Catholics”. . .

by Indya Rennie,

of Life News

How Bad was the Three Days of Darkness This Year? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Five Takeaways from Msgr. Viganò’s Resignation – Edward Pentin, NC Register
Witch Hunt At Providence College – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Atheist Young Europe – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Fasting for Body & Soul: Alternating Day & Fasting Mimicking Diet – Jay Richards Ph.D.
West Silent as Genocide Lurks in Syria – Trey Dimsdale J.D., Acton Institute
Killing the Bible Softly with Your Appeals – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Michael Sean Winters, Ross Douthat & His Book for Popes’ 5th Anniversary – Fr. Z’s Blg
Genetic Modification of Embryos: The Truth Behind the Research – Dan. Kuebler Ph.D.
What Christ Saw from the Garden – Charlie McKinney, Catholic Spiritual Direction
Redeem Your Vision from the Effects of the Pornography Culture – Th. Williams, epcPw
Let Kids Be Kids! – Donald R. McClarey J.D., The American Catholic
The Spirit of Vatican II & a Synod on Youth – One Mad Mom
US Rep.: My Down Syndrome Son’s Life Worth Living; Re: Ruth Marcus – Z Romanowsky
Madeline L’Engle, CS Lewis & Christianity: Beyond Collectivism & Individualism – JJB
What Faith & Science Have in Common – Brian Holdsworth, uCatholic
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TVESDAY EDITION

Toys “Я” Us (Credit: Mercatornet)

Toys “Я” Us Blames Birth Rate for Business Failure

. . .will it be the first of many. . .

by Shannon Roberts,

of Mercatornet

Al Kresta on the Past, Present, & Future of Catholic Radio – Jeanette Flood, The CWR
Frustrated with Millennials? Priest Explains Who’s to Blame – Fr. Bill Peckman, ChrchPp
Really Bad News from St. John Cantius in Chicago – Fr. Z’s Blog
Papal Continuity or Discontinuity? Vatican PR Team Scores on Its Own Goal – P. Lawler
Scott Hahn’s New Book Is Good Reading for Holy Week – Nick Manetto, NC Register
Harvey Weinstein & the Diabolic Imagination – Sara Kitzinger, Crisis Magazine
Killing the Bible Softly with Your Appeals – Brice Sokolowski, CatholicFundraiser.net
Christians Continue to Suffer as Pres. Erdoğan Expands Reach, Power – Derya Little
We Should Never Forget the Good Cardinal O’Brien Did – Fr. Ale. Lucie-Smith Ph.D., CH
Quiz: Can You Tell These Four Roman Churches by Their Facades? – Daniel Esparza
The Aristocrats Who Guarded the Pope – Evan Wing, Regina
Faith-Based I Can Only Imagine Film Makes $17M Opening Weekend – Nancy Flory
Language Mediates Reality – Rod Dreher, TAC Blogger
Christ’s Admonishing of the Pharisees in the Gospel of Matthew – Paul Kniez, Cath Stnd
Watch Meetings from Pre-Synod on Youth Live – Chloe Langr, epicPew
St. Joseph in Old York: Recovering Lost Tradition of Sacred Drama – M.A. Brown Ph.D.
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FRIDAY NEWS EDITION

The Sexual Revolution and the Do-Nothing Church

by Stephen Baskerville, Ph.D.,

of Crisis Magazine

The Handmaid’s Tale Is Hate Speech – John Zmirak Ph.D., The Stream
The Real “Anti-Science” – Wesley J. Smith J.D., First Things
Enough with the Liturgical Translations! – Russell Shaw, The Dispatch via The Cth Wor Rep
‘The Promise’: Telling the Untold Story of the Armenian Genocide – David Ives, Aleteia
Sex Education in California Sparks Culture Clash – Joan Frawley Crawford, NC Register
John Zmirak Joins Eric Metaxas: French Elections, Saracen Conquest & More – J. Zmirak Ph.D.
Another Arkansas Inmate Receives Communion as His Last Meal – Deacon Greg Kandra
Differences in Doctrine Are Not Mere Window Dressings – Nicholas LaBanca, Catholic Stand
Video: ‘Amoris Lætitia’ Runs Against Crucial Articles of Faith, Says Scholar – Edward Pentin
Can Conversion Therapy Get a Fair Hearing in Mainstream Press? Short Answer: No – Julia Duin
Catholic Hospital Sued for Denying Sex Reassignment Surgery – Catholic News Agency
Abandoning Belief in Rationality Leaves Only Force & Violence – Fr. Alx. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
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SATURDAY MORNING NEWS EDITION

Catholic Leaders Urge Extreme Caution for New Netflix Series

by Mary Rezac,

of the Catholic News Agency

The Outrage at Tim Farron May Have Serious Consequences for Christians in Politics – Williams
The Grave Crisis Facing France – Rod Dreher, TAC
‘The Promise’ and the Truth of the Armenian Genocide – Patti Maguire Armstrong, The Reg
Anti-Christianity in France – Jean Duchesne, First Things
Cardinal Maradiaga Insults Four Cardinals, Deflects, Plays Holy Spirit Card – Carl E. Olson
American Culture is Burning to the Ground;We May Have the Solution – Michael Bradley, LSN
Benedict XVI: Erasing God from Liturgy has Put Church ‘In Danger’ – Pete Baklinski, LSN
What You Need to Know About the French Presidential Election on April 23 – Rev. B. Johnson
Torn Asunder: Children, Myth of the Good Divorce & Recovery of Origins – Bai Macfarlane, MA
Alberta: Catholic Schools Can’t Compare Abortion to Holocaust – Steve Weatherbe, LSN
The Enlightenment & the Benedict Option – Glenn Arbery, TIC
March for Politics, Scientism and Scidolatry – William M. Briggs Ph.D., The Stream
12 Years After They Starved My Sister to Death, We Must Never Forget Terri Schiavo – LN
India Bishops Slam ‘Brutal’ Disruption of Good Friday Service – Hannah Brockhaus, CNA
It’s Time to Pray as a Nation – Dan Byron, Catholic Stand
Podcast: What Next for the Endangered Christians of Syria and Egypt? – Madeleine Teahan, CH
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REGULAR TUESDAY EXTRA

A Handbook for Faithfully Interpreting Amoris Lætitia

by Edward Pentin,

of the National Catholic Register

Black Men Speaking Latin – William McGurn, The Wall Street Journal
College Student Goes Ballistic in Attack on Pro-Life Display – Steve Weatherbe, LSN
Erdogan’s Victory Is Bad News for Turkey’s Christian Minority – Fr. Alx. Lucie-Smith Ph.D.
Does History Repeat With Amoris Lætitia Confusion? – Deacon Jim Russell, Crisis Magazine
Why Read Great Books? – David Randall, First Things
Abortion Activist: Yes, You Should be Forced to Pay for Abortions – Micaiah Bilger, Life News
Who are the Coptic Christians? – Paul Rowe Ph.D., The Conversation
Late-Term Abort Clinic Shoots Babies Thru the Heart With Poison to Kill Them – Ch. Sullenger
Can Subsidiarity Restore American Self-Government? Bruce Frohnen, TIC
Syrian Christians Need Guns – Johannes De Jong, The Stream
Protecting Religious Liberty Safeguards All Children on the Playground Equally – Nth. Bruno
Turkey, Secularism, and Religion – George Friedman, Geopolitical Futures
For Iraqi Christians After Islamic State, Hope Amid the Ruins – Lauren Ashburn, The WSJ
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CIVILIZATION TUESDAY EDITION

Putin Erdogan Russia TurkeyOnce Foes Over Syria, Erdogan and Putin Look to Patch Things Up Between Turkey and Russia

by Neil MacFarquhar and Tim Arango

of The New York Times

Europe Must Not Be Blackmailed by Turkey – Mathieu von Rohr, Spiegel Online International
Think Twice on Turkey: Erdogan’s Purges Are a Warning to Washington – Christopher A. Preble
Paying Ransom to Iran – Lee Smith, Weekly Standard
President Trump and the Future of the West – Nicholas Vinocur, Politico EU
China’s Longer Term Strategy: Cooperation, Competition & Avoiding Conflict – A. Cordesman
China: Dragon or Chrysanthemum? – Daniel Twining, National Review
Imagine There’s No Border: A World Without Boundaries Is a Fantasy – Victor Davis Hanson
What’s Behind China’s Productivity Slowdown? – Harry X. Wu, East Asia Forum
ASEAN and the EEU: Close to Free Trade Zone? – Prashanth Parameswaran, The Diplomat
The F-35: The Last Manned Fighter Aircraft? – Malcolm Davis, The National Interest
So. Korea Stuck between Global Ambitions & Regional Realities – Sarah Teo, East Asia Forum

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FRIDAY MORNING EDITION

Catholic Deacon Pope Benedict XVIWho are the Members of the New “Women Deacons” Study Group?

by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf,

of Fr. Z’s Blog

Vice Pres. Jos. Biden Officiated at “Same-Sex Wedding”, Where are His Pastors? – Fr. Z’s Blog
Here’s What the Uniforms for the Vatican Olympic Team Would Look Like – Alex R. Hey, eP
Ben-Hur, 2016: A Classic Tale for a New Generation – Jim Graves, The Catholic World Report
On Papal Language: Fundamentalism, My Foot; Or Christ’s Feet, Hands & Side – J. Mirus Ph.D.
Want to Help Persecuted Christians? A Few Easy Steps – Kevin J. Jones, Cthlc News Agency
Do We Even Care about Christians Oppressed in Muslim Lands? – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Evolution and Faith, Updated – Howard Kainz Ph.D., The Catholic Thing
Pro-Abortion Catholic Politicos: The Modern Heresy – Joe Kral Ph.D., Truth & Charity Forum
New Name for New Politics Aggregator News Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
The Problem of Satanic After-School Clubs – Marcia Segelstein, N.C. Register
Atlanta Archbishop on Racial Reconciliation: Everyone Has a Role to Play – Peter J. Smith
Always Prepared: Readings for the 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time – John Bergsma Ph.D., TSP
Vote to Name the New Civilization Aggregator News Website – Tito Edwards, Big Pulpit
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© CE/EC Flag of Turkey 6/12/2003Christians Pay Price as Turkey turns to Islam after Attempted Coup

by Marco Giannengeli

of Sunday Express

Moderate Syrian Opposition Purely Imaginary, Syrian Bishop Said – Agenzia Fides
Pakistan Must Prevent Terror Groups from Exploiting Kashmir Crisis – Lisa Curtis
Video Exposes CAIR’s Cynical & Deceptive “Islamophobin” Campaign – Robert Spencer
The Plight of Iraqi Christians: Chilcot on the Warnings That were Missed – Megan Griffiths
An Encyclical on Islam? – William Kilpatrick Ph.D., Crisis Magazine
An Ideology for Global Power – Jessica Meyers, Providence Magazine
Muslims Go to Mass Across France in Show of Solidarity with Catholics – Natl Cthlc Register
Beyond Islam, the Story of Disappearing Religions – Barton Dempsey, Providence Magazine
Countering Violent Sunni Extremism in the Fertile Crescent – Kevin Stringer & Lama Jbarah
The Muslim Community Won’t Bury Them, But We Should – Rebecca Frech, The Cthlc Cnsprcy
Christians & Muslims Share a Bond, and Jihadists Are Determined to Smash It – Nic. Frankovich
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CIVILIZATION MONDAY EDITION

President Dictator Sultan Erdogan of Turkey Occupied AnatoliaTurkey: The Sick Man of Europe, Once Again

by David P. Goldman, Ph.D., is Spengler

of the Asia Times

Civilization Edition; Your Input, Comments, Ideas & Suggestions – Chief Editor, Big Pulpit
The Five Most Powerful Armies in 2030: France #2! – Robert Farley Ph.D., The Natl Interest
Nice Terror: Where Hast Thou Gone, Charles Martel? – Th. J. McIntyre Ph.D., Maccabee Scty
The Implications of the Coup in Turkey – George Friedman Ph.D., Geopolitical Futures
EU Is Adrift as Its Soul Is Consumed by Bureaucracy & Political Correctness – Sm. Gregg D.Phil.
Frexit? Britain’s EU Vote Has Thrown French Politics Into Turmoil, Too – Patrick Marnham
The Passion of Spain, 80th Anniversary – New Catholic, Rorate Cæli
The Nice Attack and the Clash of Civilizations – Joseph Loconte Ph.D., Providence Magazine
The Turkish Enigma – George Friedman Ph.D., Stratfor
China and Russia’s North Korea Problem – Anthony V. Rinna, East Asia Forum
Ominous Signs on Globalism’s Maiden Voyage – Joseph Pearce, TIC
Italy and Systemic Failure – George Friedman Ph.D., Geopolitical Futures

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BYZANTINE FRIDAY EDITION

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What Pope Francis Says We can Learn from the Armenian Genocide

via the Catholic News Agency

In Armenia, Pope Francis Uses the Word “Genocide” – Diane Montagna, Aleteia
Francis’ Visit to a Forgotten Armenia – Aleteia
Pope Francis’ ‘Armeniam Visit” [sic] – Fr. John Zuhlsdorf, Fr. z’s Blog
Pope Francis Hails Armenia as a ‘herald of Christ Among the Nations’ – Catholic Herald
All for One: Holy Father Seeks Unity, Dangerous Peripheries with Armenia Trip – Victor Gaetan
Maronite Bishops: ‘Christian Presence in Middle East Must be Preserved’ – Catholic Herald
Pan-Orthodox Council Sets Sail on Even Keel – Victor Gaetan, National Catholic Register
Podcast: Why are Tensions Running So High at the Pan-Orthodox Council? – Madeleine Teahan
Eastern Orthodox Rivalries and the Healing of Memories – Adam A.J. DeVille Ph.D., The Disp.
The Geopolitics of the Orthodox Church – Jacob L. Shapiro, Geopolitical Futures
Discovered: Roman Fortress, Early Christian Church in Bulgaria – Pravoslavie
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Actual Crucifixion“The Great Evil”: The Holy See and the Carnage of Armenia

by Diane Montagna

of Aleteia

Is Pope Francis’ Armenia Visit Another Step Toward Christian Unity? – Andrea Gagliarducci
What Catholics Can Learn from Orthodox Disputes – Phil Lawler, Catholic Culture
Armenia Must have a Special Place in God’s Heart – Fr. Alexander Lucie-Smith, Cthlc Herald
Melkite Synod Postponed; Patriarch Decries Bishops’ ‘Open Rebellion’ – Byzantine Catholic. . .
Armenia has a Genius for Rising above Suffering, Says Francis Ahead of Visit – Cindy Wooden
Is Orthodoxy Unravelling? – Fr. Mark Drew, Catholic Herald
Ecumenism and Peace to Be Focus of Pope Francis’ Visit to Armenia – Edward Pentin, N.C. Reg
A Double-Standard: Concerning Those Ramadan Prayers Inside Hagia Sophia – Terry Mattingly
Russian Orthodox Putin Visits Mount Athos – Erasmus, The Economist
Patriarch Survives Attack by Suicide Bomber in Syria – Catholic Herald
Will Egypt’s Copts Get to Build More Churches? – Rania Rabeaa Elabd, Egypt Pulse
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Meet the Russian Priest Investigating the ‘Miraculous’ Holy Fire of Jerusalem

by Victor Khroul

of the Catholic Herald

A 1500-Year-Old Underground Byzantine Church Is Found in Turkey – Daniel Esparza, of Aleteia
Thousands Flock to ‘Miracle’ Icon at Chicago South Suburban Church – Manya B. Pashman
What I Learn from Orthodox Christians – Dave Griffey, Daffey Thoughts
Iconic Beauty: Museum Houses Icon Treasures in Rural New England – Stephen Beale, N.C. Reg
A Great Loss for Old New Yorkers & for Serbian Orthodox Believers – Terry Mattingly, Get Rel
Eastern Christian Leaders Face Grumbles as They Prepare for a Summit – The Economist
Odessa on Edge – Vladislav Davidzon, The American Interest
Pope Francis Names New Bishop for Arizona-Based Byzantine Eparchy – Kevin J. Jones, C.N.A.
Distributism from the East – Jason Streit, The Distributist Review
After Great Lent – Tim Markatos, First Things
Catholics Join Forces with Russian Orthodox to Rebuild Churches in Syria – Jon. Luxmoore
Pope Francis Opens Conversation on Deaconesses – Big Pulpit (May 12, 2016)
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