The Pillar Podcast

The Archdiocese of New York offers an $800 million settlement to victim-survivors of clerical sexual abuse.
JD plays a round of occupational ‘Good, Better, Best’ in honor of the feast of St. Joseph the Worker.
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Ed explains why the Benevacantism conspiracy theory is back in the news this week.
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JD and Ed talk about Pope Leo XIV’s in-flight press conference this week. Then, JD talks about a new database system being tested in dioceses in Brazil.
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Pope Leo XIV speaks to reporters during a papal flight April 21. Credit: Vatican Media.


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Ed shares a New Jersey basketball story
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JD and Ed talk about Pope Leo XIV’s trip to Africa and his letter to the College of Cardinals.
Ed plays a round of First Communion ‘Yes or No.’
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