Fearless. Bold. Truthful. Because the Church is more than polite small talk
| Platform |  | Pricing | Freemium | Publishes | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issues | 460 | Founded | a year ago | Last Issue | 4 days ago |
| Active | |||||
Read this Newsletter
catholicunscripted.comLatest Issues
When Doctrine Becomes a Disclaimer
Leo XIV’s new Nostra Aetate Note reaffirms Christ as the sole Redeemer—but does it still allow that truth to govern dialogue and mission?
Last Wednesday, the Vatican released A Journey of Hope: Sixty Years of Interreligious Dialogue and Fr...
Vatican Renews Latin Mass Permissions
But the TLM remains excluded from ‘ordinary parish life’
New Vatican figures reveal that 55 parish churches received new or renewed permission to celebrate the Traditional Latin Mass in 2025. The numbers suggest continuity rather than a re...
How Harm Harmed Us
Written by Dr Anthony McCarthy for Catholic Unscripted
In The Origins of Sex: A History of the First Sexual Revolution the historian Faramerz Dabhoiwala notes approvingly the remark of John Stuart Mill (1806-1873) that “what any persons m...
The Exaltation of the Cross
The Cross Stands at the Centre of All Human History
In 2016, Bishop Robert Barron published an essay entitled How Strange Is The Cross. This essay contains a point I have heard him make a number of times, perhaps initally in his 2011 serie...
Why does this woman want you to pay for her to have it all?
I don’t see why I should have to get fat if I eat fatty foods. I don’t see why I should have to get pregnant if I have sex. I don’t see why I should have to be rejected from Cambridge if I didn’t earn top grades. I don’t see why I can’t get...
Key Facts
Audience Metrics
Subscribers, engagement, traffic and sponsorship for Catholic Unscripted.
| Subscribers | Engagement | 82 | Monthly Web Visits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accepts Sponsors | Estimated Cost per Ad | ||||
SEO Reach
Where Catholic Unscripted ranks on Google, and how much search traffic it brings in.
| Ranked Keywords | 751 | Monthly Search Traffic | Top Keywords |
|---|
Chart Rankings
How this newsletter ranks in the official Substack charts.
| #74 |
Authors
The writers behind this newsletter.
Clear, faithful Catholic commentary on Church news, theology, and culture. I’m Mark Lambert, co-host of Catholic Unscripted. Subscribe for depth, context, and insight you won’t find in the headlines.
Philosophy and Theology teacher. This is mostly a hub for my published posts at other outlets, but there may be the occasional unique post as well. Be sure to follow my work on the Journal of Absolute Truth here on Substack!
I’m Katherine Bennett, the girl in Catholic Unscripted. To follow me, pick up a Sub at Catholic Unscripted.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I access the email archive for Catholic Unscripted?
You can find recent issues that have been published by Catholic Unscripted on Reletter by scrolling up to where it says Latest Issues. Tap on the link for any of the most recent emails or hit More Issues to see older ones.
How many subscribers does Catholic Unscripted have?
To see how many people subscribe to Catholic Unscripted, simply upgrade your Reletter account. We provide readership numbers and lots of other stats for this newsletter so you can decide if it's worth reaching out to.
How can I advertise in Catholic Unscripted?
Newsletter advertising can be extremely effective when it's done right. Before you pitch Catholic Unscripted as a potential sponsor or partner, make sure that you've done your research and checked its newsletter stats with Reletter.
Then, personalize one of our winning pitching templates and send it to the right person using the contact info provided.
How much does it cost to sponsor a publication like Catholic Unscripted?
Newsletter ad rates (or CPM) vary depending on many factors, including industry, number of subscribers, open rate, ad placement and more.
To find out how much an ad will cost, contact Catholic Unscripted using the contact information provided and ask for a copy of their media kit.
How can I find newsletters related to Catholic Unscripted?
Scroll up to where it says Related Newsletters to see other publications like Catholic Unscripted. You can also search our email newsletter directory to discover other newsletters that cover the topics you're interested in.
How do I contact Catholic Unscripted?
Reletter provides this newsletter's website URL above, where you will often find their contact information. We also provide links to associated social media accounts and pitching templates so you can reach out fast.