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New Chaldean patriarch urges faith, Chaldean identity
Patriarch Paul III Nona was installed as the new leader of the Chaldean Catholic Church on May 29, 2026, in Baghdad.…
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Leo and the patriarchy
The most recent move was Leo’s dispatch of Cardinal Matteo Zuppi to Ukraine last week, to continue the peace mission Pope Francis entrusted to him in May 2023.The war itself has claimed almost 500,000 lives, left…
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German youth body keeps More as patron, despite ‘polemical’ opposition to Reformation
The Katholische Junge Gemeinde has decided to retain St. Thomas More as its patron despite acknowledging his…
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Bonus: Trouble in Sausalito
A recent podcast episode discusses unfolding events in Sausalito, California. The hosts, JD Flynn and Ed Condon, share…
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Ep. 263: ‘Magnifica humanitas’
Pope Leo XIV has released his first encyclical titled 'Magnifica humanitas'. The Pillar Podcast hosts JD Flynn and Ed…
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Excommunication communication: What if the SSPX does a schism?
The Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) is planning to consecrate bishops without papal approval, prompting discussions about…
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Gone home, a modest proposal, and AI and dog reiki
The article reflects on the author's friendship with an 84-year-old woman named Miss Catherine, who recently passed…
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News Roundup— Week of May 28
The week of May 28 saw significant developments in the Catholic Church. Pope Leo XIV issued his first encyclical,…
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US Supreme Court won’t weigh in on Peter’s Pence lawsuit
The U.S. Supreme Court has decided not to hear a case regarding the Peter’s Pence collection, which has faced…
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Pope Leo’s ‘Traditionis’ options
Pope Leo faces a significant challenge regarding the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) and its plans to consecrate new…
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Ad multos annos: Leo and the coming curial birthday
Pope Leo XIV has made limited changes to the Roman curia since his election, appointing only three new prefects and a…
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No Starting Seven today
There is no Starting Seven today due to a vacation day.
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The Tuesday Pillar Post - May 26, 2026
The Tuesday Pillar Post from May 26, 2026, is a paid episode featuring audio recordings of news. It is designed for…
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Starting Seven: May 26, 2026
The daily newsletter 'Starting Seven' by Luke Coppen provides insights into Catholic news and commentary. There will…
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The name of God and staying in the furnace
The article discusses a podcast episode focused on the readings for Trinity Sunday. It features insights from Dr.…
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Pope Leo: AI needs to be ‘disarmed’
Pope Leo XIV has called for the 'disarmament' of artificial intelligence in his first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas.…
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‘Magnifica humanitas’: A reader’s guide
Pope Leo XIV has released his first encyclical, 'Magnifica humanitas', addressing the defense of human dignity in the…
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Live updates: ‘Magnifica humanitas’ aims to address ‘culture of power’ in AI
Pope Leo XIV has released his first encyclical titled 'Magnifica humanitas', focusing on the dignity of work and…
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Leo, and the ‘JPII generation’
The article reflects on the first year of Pope Leo XIV's papacy, highlighting the author's initial fears and…
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Bonus: The Coconut War and playing ball
The article discusses a recent episode of The Pillar Podcast featuring JD Flynn and Ed. Condon. It highlights various…
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Ep. 262: Recollect! Allocate! Celebrate!
The latest episode of The Pillar Podcast discusses upcoming deadlines set by the Vatican's synod department for a 2028…
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Pentecost in Brazil: Festa do Divino
Festa do Divino is a week-long celebration of Pentecost in Brazil that combines religious and cultural traditions. The…
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What’s France’s new assembly on catechumens?
France is set to hold a significant assembly focused on the rising number of adult baptisms, scheduled for May 31 at…
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God and robots, the end of a synod, and a recipe for joy
The article discusses the upcoming presentation of Pope Leo's first encyclical, which will focus on artificial…
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Starting Seven: May 22, 2026
The article introduces a daily newsletter called Starting Seven, authored by Luke Coppen. It aims to provide…
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Starting Seven: May 21, 2026
The article introduces a daily newsletter called Starting Seven, authored by Luke Coppen. It aims to provide readers…
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Synodality, but not a synod: Inside the new timetable for the 2028 'ecclesial assembly'
The Vatican has released a new document outlining preparations for the 2028 ecclesial assembly in Rome. This document,…
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‘Listening centers’ planned for Pope Leo Spain visit
Pope Leo XIV's upcoming visit to Spain will feature 'listening centers' for young people, instead of traditional…
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John Carroll, the news, and the pope's encyclical
The article discusses the historical context of America's founding and the role of Fr. John Carroll in the…
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Have the German bishops lost their synodal majority?
The German bishops' conference is facing a potential delay in the establishment of a new synodal conference due to the…
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‘Never going out of style’ — How Catholic colleges aim to navigate the demographic cliff
Catholic colleges across the U.S. are preparing for a significant decline in college-aged students due to falling…
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