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**The Pillar Podcast**

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Bonus: A question of etiquette Apr 10, 2026

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Ed asks JD a question of etiquette.

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Ep. 256: War, peace, and the meeting Apr 10, 2026

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JD and Ed talk about the January meeting between the Vatican’s then-nuncio to the United States and the Department of Defense. JD asks about Pope Leo XIV’s approach to just war.

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Bonus: Wildcat Apr 02, 2026

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Ed asks JD for his take on Pope Leo’s plans for a consistory of cardinals in June.

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Ep. 255: Yard work and yard goats Apr 02, 2026

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JD and Ed talk about the nature of Holy Saturday.

Ed plays a round of MiLB team name trivia.

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Bonus: Pillar Homes and Gardens Mar 28, 2026

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A foolproof plan and a wounded man.

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Ep. 254: Not hat chat, and how did we get here? Mar 28, 2026

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JD and Ed talk about the sobering case of Noelia Castillo Ramos. Then, the Dicastery for Legislative Texts has a new prefect.

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Ep. 253: Live from Chicago! Mar 21, 2026

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We were going to squirrel away this week’s live recording in Chicago in The Pillar’s secret archives, but it was too good a time not to share.

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Bonus: Chicago chat Mar 13, 2026

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Do you like sport peppers?

Don’t miss the next live recording of The Pillar Podcast on March 19 in Chicago!

We’ll meet at 7 pm at the Nisei Lounge (3439 N. Sheffield Ave.) and we’ll probably start making the show around 8 pm.

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Ep. 252: The last straw in a long story Mar 13, 2026

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JD and Ed give an update on Bishop Emanuel Shaleta. Then, they talk about the danger of ecclesial spectatorism.

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Don’t miss the next live recording of The Pillar Podcast on March 19 in Chicago!

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Bonus: Ed's quandary Mar 07, 2026

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Ed asks JD for advice.

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