The Pillar

News

Uptick but no ‘boom’ for adult baptisms in Switzerland

September 21, 2026 • Luke Coppen

Syriac patriarchate denounces ‘lies’ after bishops move to remove patriarch

September 21, 2026 • The Pillar

Mexican priest murdered in region known for organized crime, political tensions

September 18, 2026 • Filipe d’Avillez

Prague archbishop to lead penitential pilgrimage

September 18, 2026 • Luke Coppen

Analysis

What’s the task for the USCCB’s AI task force?

September 18, 2026 • JD Flynn

Synod secretariat’s shifting role shows growing influence

September 15, 2026 • Edgar Beltrán

Has Leo found hidden value in reversing Francis’ financial policies?

September 14, 2026 • Ed. Condon

The Vatican and Beijing’s long term bets against each other

September 2, 2026 • Ed. Condon

Interviews

Faith in the Ivy League – Catholic life blooms at Princeton

September 21, 2026 • Michelle La Rosa

‘A feeling of inner invasion’ - alleged Rupnik victim on church mosaics

September 18, 2026 • Filipe d’Avillez

‘Someone has to roll up their sleeves’: Meet the 23-year-old Catholic restoring France’s statues

September 10, 2026 • Luke Coppen

‘Bringing forth life is costly work’ - How can the Church support postpartum women?

August 24, 2026 • Michelle La Rosa

Explainers

What happens when a Catholic professor goes to work for the government?

September 16, 2026 • Ed. Condon

Why is the pope heading to San Marino?

August 20, 2026 • Edgar Beltrán

Are pro-abortion politicians canonical ‘accomplices’?

August 18, 2026 • The Pillar

SSPX in schism: An excommunication explainer

July 2, 2026 • JD Flynn

Pillar Posts

French press, in nomine ecclesiae, and award season

September 18, 2026 • Ed. Condon

Live show, big math, and lost at sea

September 15, 2026 • JD Flynn

The way we were, the waiting game, and out of time

September 11, 2026 • Ed. Condon

The numbers game, buy now, and the boys online

September 8, 2026 • Ed. Condon

Starting Seven

Starting Seven: September 21, 2026

September 21, 2026 • Luke Coppen

Starting Seven: September 18, 2026

September 18, 2026 • Luke Coppen

Starting Seven: September 17, 2026

September 17, 2026 • Luke Coppen

Starting Seven: September 16, 2026

September 16, 2026 • Luke Coppen

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