- Bishops from violence-stricken countries emphasize importance of mental health
During a press conference at the Vatican at the end of the gathering, “A Healing Presence: The Church’s Call to Mental Health Ministry,” several bishops from countries faced with war, viol…
- Understanding mental health through listening and sharing
The second day of the conference, “A Healing Presence: The Church’s Call to Mental Health Ministry,” reflects on the state of mental health among young people and the relationship between …
- Cardinal Pizzaballa: Keep attention on the Holy Land, West Bank, and Gaza
Three years after the October 7 attacks, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem describes a Holy Land gripped by mistrust in an interview with the Vatican's media outlets. He also expresses concern ov…
- Amoris laetitia: Marriage is a shared commitment to nurture each day
On the fourth day of the Amoris laetitia meeting in the Vatican, Cardinal José Cobo Cano calls for ongoing pastoral accompaniment, while theologian María Marcela Mazzini emphasizes that the Sa…
- Pope Leo XIV rejects death penalty as attack on dignity of human person
Pope Leo XIV reaffirms the Catholic Church’s rejection of the death penalty, recalling that the common good can be “safeguarded and the requirements of justice can be met without recourse to…
- Pope appoints Archbishop Viola as Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica
Pope Leo XIV appoints Archbishop Vittorio Francesco Viola as Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica and Bishop Aurelio García Macías as Secretary of the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Disc…
- Rome hosts mental health roundtable inspired by Pope’s prayer intention
A meeting entitled “A Healing Presence: The Church’s Call to Mental Health Ministry,” organized by the Catholic Mental Health Ministers, opens in Rome to explore Pope Leo XIV’s October p…
- Holy See reiterates its position on chivalric orders
The Secretariat of State reaffirms its position on chivalric orders, noting that the Holy See recognizes and protects only the Sovereign Military Order of Malta and the Equestrian Order of the H…
- UK government blocks Northern Ireland unionist march through Catholic neighborhood
“Nobody wants a return to the past,” MP Chris Bryant said in ruling against the planned march down Garvaghy Road.
- Study: FDA allowed mail-order abortion pills without ‘sufficient evidence’ of safety
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
- After near-fatal crash, cyclist rides across America for homeless
Tom Schwein is part of a 12-person team making a 3,000-mile trek with Samaritan Cycling USA to help raise money for the unhoused.
- EWTN News explains: What is the Religious Freedom Restoration Act?
The 1993 law allows religious objectors to sue the government for “substantially burdening” their religious liberty.
- Canadian youth retreat seeks to strengthen faith of young Catholics entering adulthood
Dead Man Walking is being hosted by Jesus Youth Ontario and will take place Oct. 16-18 in Ontario, Canada.
- NFL legend Mike Ditka was a Catholic coach
The Chicago Bears icon, who died on Friday, gave to charities, lectored at Mass, and belonged to the Knights of Columbus.
- Transnational online scam operations on the rise, U.S. State Department says
Fraudulent online romance, gambling, and cryptocurrency schemes have defrauded people in more than 125 countries, with Americans losing at least $18.2 billion in 2025, according to a new report.
- Guadalupe expert appointed to lead Mexico’s preparations for 500th anniversary of apparitions
Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes chose Father Eduardo Chávez because of his expertise concerning the “Guadalupan event.”
- Bishop Daniel Thomas pt1
After years of promising to visit Toledo, my trip to Ohio finally happened on September 20th, spending 9 wonderful days (as you read on my blog yesterday) with friends of many years and making a lo…
- Bishop Emmanuel Badejo pts 1 & 2
My guest on Vatican Insider this weekend so let me remind you that my guest in the interview segment is again Bishop Emmanuel Badejo of Oyo, Nigeria. A friend of many years, we spoke when he was in…
- The Catacombs pt2
As you know, in recent weeks, for your travel and vacation time edification, I have been providing special reports on what is normally the interview segment of VI on what to see and do in and aroun…
- The Catacombs pt 1
As you know, in recent weeks, for your travel and vacation time edification, I have been providing special reports on what is normally the interview segment of VI on what to see and do in and aroun…
- Exploring the Vatican City State pt2
It’s summer and vacation time, of course, and in recent weeks, on what is normally the interview segment of VI, I’ve been providing glimpses into what one should see and how to visit various pl…
- Exploring Vatican City State (Pt I)
It’s summer and vacation time, of course, and in recent weeks, on what is normally the interview segment of VI, I’ve been providing glimpses into what one should see and how to visit various pl…
- Lazy Hazy Days of Ferragosto
Welcome to Vatican Insider on a weekend of scorching temperatures in much of the northern hemisphere of the world, with big time heatwaves in Europe and the United States! And welcome to a special…
- Scavi Special
Welcome to Vatican insider on a special weekend – special for me as I’m spending it in Castelgandolfo where, among other things, I intend to be at the Angelus on Sunday with Pope Leo who will b…
Bonus: Choices
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comMany choices are being made.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…
Ep. 281: A man without a country, and a conversation without winners and losers
Ed’s choice of news this week! He and JD talk about a curial snub and Pope Leo XIV’s meeting to mark the 10th anniversary of Amoris laetitia. Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Credit: Claude Truong-Ngoc/wikimedia, CC BY-SA 4.0This episode is brought to…
Bonus: Snakebit
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.pillarcatholic.comThey got the hats, at least!Are you a paying subscriber?* Visit pillarcatholic.com/listen on your phone* Check the top right corner of the webpage to ensure you are…
Ep. 280: Backrooms, robots, and the nothingburger?
JD and Ed talk about the final report issued by the Vatican’s synod on synodality’s commission charged with suggesting changes to the Code of Canon Law, and why they think Pope Leo XIV needs to respond.Then, they look ahead to…
Visiting the imprisoned, with Bishop Wack
JD Flynn is joined by Bishop William Wack, CSC, of Pensacola–Tallahassee to talk about his experience serving in prison ministry and common catalysts for conversion for the incarcerated. Then, Bishop Wack weighs JD and Ed’s idea for a personal ordinariate…
Ep. 279: LIVE from St. Louis!
JD and Ed are St. Louis this week for the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen.A very special thank you to our guest producer Kyle Heimann. This episode of the Pillar Podcast is brought to you by the Catholic Education…
- UK government blocks Northern Ireland unionist march through Catholic neighborhood
“Nobody wants a return to the past,” MP Chris Bryant said in ruling against the planned march down Garvaghy Road.
- Study: FDA allowed mail-order abortion pills without ‘sufficient evidence’ of safety
Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news.
- After near-fatal crash, cyclist rides across America for homeless
Tom Schwein is part of a 12-person team making a 3,000-mile trek with Samaritan Cycling USA to help raise money for the unhoused.
- EWTN News explains: What is the Religious Freedom Restoration Act?
The 1993 law allows religious objectors to sue the government for “substantially burdening” their religious liberty.
- Canadian youth retreat seeks to strengthen faith of young Catholics entering adulthood
Dead Man Walking is being hosted by Jesus Youth Ontario and will take place Oct. 16-18 in Ontario, Canada.
- NFL legend Mike Ditka was a Catholic coach
The Chicago Bears icon, who died on Friday, gave to charities, lectored at Mass, and belonged to the Knights of Columbus.
- Transnational online scam operations on the rise, U.S. State Department says
Fraudulent online romance, gambling, and cryptocurrency schemes have defrauded people in more than 125 countries, with Americans losing at least $18.2 billion in 2025, according to a new report.
- Guadalupe expert appointed to lead Mexico’s preparations for 500th anniversary of apparitions
Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes chose Father Eduardo Chávez because of his expertise concerning the “Guadalupan event.”
- An Augustinian-inspired Bible Study plan
“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in You.” [Saint Augustine of Hippo] The 2026 World Cup Soccer gave us great back stories about the Catholic f…
- Pope Leo’s words on this World Day Against the Death Penalty
In a rather remarkable — or some would say Providential — arrangement of events, October 10 is the World Day Against the Death Penalty, marked on this day since 2003. It’s rema…
- Leo XIV to theology students: “Return to the heart”
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass on October 8 at St. Peter’s Basilica for the inauguration of the academic year of the Pontifical Universities of Rome, delivering a homily that ranged from St. Pau…
- Practical ways that families can contribute to peace in the world
One of the most talked about issues in today’s society is “world peace.” There seems to be war and conflict everywhere, especially if you turn on the TV or go on social media. …
- Why St. Thomas of Villanova was called the “Father of the Poor”
When addressing the Augustinian Province of St. Thomas of Villanova, Pope Leo XIV remarked, “You will be happy to know that the parish church in this town outside of Rome is named after St…
- Pope’s No. 2 on US public execution plan: “incomprehensible”
Speaking to journalists on the sidelines of an event in Rome dedicated to the Doctor of the Church and saint celebrated today, John Henry Newman, Cardinal Pietro Parolin indicated that the Holy …
- Bishop responds to US plan for public execution
The leader of the US bishops’ conference has responded with “shock and great sorrow” to an announcement that the US government plans to live-stream an execution that is schedul…
- TODAY: Cardinal Newman’s 1st feast since becoming Doctor of the Church
Today is the feast day of St. John Henry Newman, the first time we celebrate it since he was named a Doctor of the Church. His feast day is, uniquely, not the date of his death but instead, the …
Vatican approves India’s Sanctuary of Our Lady of Good Health ahead of shrine’s feast day
Heaven Has Music — Hell Has Noise
