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Ep. 229: What Pope Leo said

JD and Ed talk about recently published excerpts of Pope Leo XIV’s first interviews— including his reflections on the papacy, Vatican finances, and the clerical sexual abuse crisis.This episode is sponsored by FaithInvestors.com. Let the experienced investment advisors at FaithInvestors.com help you align your finances and your faith without sacrificing returns.Pillar listeners get a free, personalized consultation for a faith-guided financial plan, and a free portfolio review of your current investments.To learn more, visit FaithInvestors.com Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.

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Bonus: Overheard, in Terminal 5

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Ep. 228: Cooperation with China, and 'Traditionis custodes'

Ed talks about reactions to Pope Leo XIV’s suppression of two dioceses and creation of a new diocese in mainland China. Then, the Traditional Latin Mass will be celebrated next month on the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica. JD and Ed talk about what the move could signify for future application of Traditionis custodes. Ed plays a round of video game “Good, better, best."This episode is sponsored by Decided Excellence Catholic Media, helping Catholics and Catholic parishes start their own magazines to communicate and evangelize.Publish your own Catholic magazine today!To learn more, visit decidedexcellence.com/join-our-team/ Thank you for subscribing. Leave a comment or share this episode.