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JD and Ed talk about backlash against the decision to hold the first general congregation of the College of Cardinals so soon after the death of Pope Francis. They also talk about Francis’ last will and testament.

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Pope Francis has died at the age of 88.

JD and Ed react to the news and give some initial reflections on the pope’s legacy.

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JD and Ed talk about an unusual ruling in an appeal of a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by the Vatican's former auditor general, Libero Milone.

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Show notes:

Vatican court: Auditor cannot bring ‘immoral and indecent’ evidence at appeal

In this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD and Ed continue their discussion about Fiducia supplicans and JD’s new hobby.

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JD and Ed share their expectations for Dignitas infinita, and ask how Catholics can avoid reflexive aversion or cynicism to the typical cycle of Francis documents. 

Then, JD responds to a question from a listener.

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This episode of The Pillar Podcast is sponsored by Seton Home Study School. Aside from their commitment to the Catholic Faith, Seton is really known for their English program and the strong writing skills Seton students develop. 

Colleges including the University of Dallas partner with Seton because of Seton graduates' superior Catholic education, especially in the area of English. 

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In this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD talks about his scouting days and dreams. 

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Disaffiliation from the Catholic Church is on the rise— could secularized Catholic cultural practices to blame? 

JD plays a round of spy trivia, in celebration of Spy Wednesday. 

In this subscriber-only bonus episode, JD and Ed talk about St. Patrick’s Day, baseball, the Waffle House and buffets.

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JD receives a surprising email. Then, JD and Ed talk about next month's synod on synodality meeting for parish priests. 

Ed plays a round of ‘Yes or No’.

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JD talks with Francis X. Maier about his book True Confessions.

Maier is a senior fellow in Catholic Studies at the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C. He served for 23 years as senior aide and special assistant to Archbishop Charles Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., in Denver and Philadelphia.