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Ep. 232: Definitions, and a disposition toward the mira...

JD and Ed answer a canon law question from a Pillar reader.

Bonus: A few frustrations

Ed visits an allergist.

The diplomatic posts at the top of Leo’s to do list

As Pope Leo XIV continues to consider how to reshape his curia, Vatican observer...

Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about the Swiss G...

Why are Swiss Guards Swiss? Are they really trained to fight? What is the histor...

Starting Seven: October 7, 2025

Welcome to Starting Seven, The Pillar’s daily newsletter.

Mary shows up, and Mrs. Bucket

The Tuesday Pillar Post

What could ‘a new direction’ in Catholic-Jewish relatio...

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa told the AP Monday that the Catholic Church is ...

Ep. 231: A canonical mailbag episode!

JD and Ed answer some questions about marriage from listeners.

Bibles et islam ? — Les origines inattendues du « boom ...

Pourquoi les jeunes sont-ils attirés par l'Église catholique plus de 200 ans apr...

Will the new Archbishop of Canterbury impact Anglican-C...

With its 85 million members in 165 countries, the Anglican Communion is the thir...

Can the USCCB move from accidents to great ideas?

Is 'Durbingate' a chance to raise the caliber of episcopal conversation?

Durbin declines award as USCCB pressure mounted

Senior leaders at the U.S. bishops' conference were preparing to release a state...

Starting Seven: October 1, 2025

Welcome to Starting Seven, The Pillar’s daily newsletter.

‘Increase our faith,’ and God answers Habakkuk

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C

Bishops and Catholic politicians: old debate, new ending?

The US bishops are visibly divided over the issue of Catholic politicians and ab...

Armenian Patriarchate: Jerusalem tax dispute part of ca...

The patriarchate has described the debt as “astronomical and illegal.”

The Friday Pillar Post - September 26, 2025

Written by Ed Condon and published September 26, 2025.

How canon law can reconcile ‘founding charisms’ and pro...

What is spiritual abuse, how do we recognize it, and how do we prevent it?