The Pillar Podcast
The Pillar
When a Vatican headline breaks, most reporters reach for a quote. The Pillar's founders can reach for the canon law. JD Flynn and Ed Condon are journalists and trained canon lawyers, and their independent outlet describes itself as offering news and analysis about the Catholic Church. This is their podcast.
Episodes walk through the week's Church news: Vatican developments, bishops' decisions, controversies and stories from around the world, with the context needed to understand them. When a story turns on Church law or procedure, they can explain what is actually going on. The style is candid and conversational, with humor alongside careful reporting.
It suits inquirers who keep seeing Church headlines and want to understand them, people interested in how the Church is governed, and catechists who want to stay informed. It covers news, including hard stories, so use it to understand the Church as she is, alongside resources that teach what she believes.
Key Takeaways
- What's behind the week's Church headlines.
- How Church law and governance work.
- Context for Vatican and diocesan decisions.
- Candid, careful reporting.
It explains Church news clearly, which helps newcomers make sense of headlines.
