Ep. 240: Women deacons, and room for better conversation?
A visit to a Capuchin crypt in Rome sparks a conversation about relics and the resurrection of the body.A Vatican commission says the Church should not proceed with a female deaconate. JD and Ed talk about Pope Leo XIV’s decision to publicize the commission’s findings, and how the findings may impact conversations about women in the Church.Then, Ed plays a round of Rome ‘Yes or No.’This episode is sponsored by The Lamp, the only magazine for Catholics seeking intelligent, witty, and clear-eyed commentary on the world.For a limited time, Pillar listeners get 40% off with the code PILLAR40 at thelampmagazine.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe
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An event! A happening!
Don’t miss The Pillar’s Live Show Jubilee Roman Extravaganza!Thursday, December 4 at the Drunken Ship Pub in Rome’s Piazza Campo de’ Fiori. We’ll start at 8pm.Be there. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe
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Ep. 239: Turkey in Turkey, and unity with the Orthodox
Pope Leo XIV released this week an apostolic letter about ecumenism, in anticipation of his Turkey Day trip to Turkey. JD and Ed talk about the apostolic letter, and ask what it could take to achieve ecumenism with the Orthodox Churches.Then, Ed plays a round of Thanksgiving ‘Yes or No’ and ‘Good, Better, Best.’This episode is sponsored by the BIG Catholic Calendar and Planner.You shouldn’t have to pick between getting things done and living a full Catholic life. With The BIG Catholic Planner and Calendar, you don’t have to. Its 3-phase planning funnel helps you identify responsibilities and get tasks done, all through the lens of the life of the Church.Pillar readers get 20% off with code PILLAR at BigCatholicCalendar.com for a limited time This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe
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Bonus: Live from Notre Dame!
JD and Ed talk about evangelization and tradition at the University of Notre Dame in this live taping of The Pillar Podcast.This episode features conversations with Jennifer Martin, director of the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture, and Lucy Spence, editor-in-chief of the Irish Rover.This live recording of The Pillar Podcast was sponsored by the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture.Learn more at ethicscenter.nd.edu-The Main Building at the University of Notre Dame. Credit: Matthew Rice/wikimedia. CC BY SA 4.0 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe
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Bonus: What Leo didn't say, and the end of Christendom
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comEd was surprised by what Pope Leo XIV didn’t say during his virtual meeting today with young people.Then, Ed and JD talk about Cardinal Matteo Zuppi’s address this week to the Italian bishops’ conference.Are you a paying subscriber?* Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone* Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are logged into your S…
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