The Pillar Podcast

JD is joined by Father James Martin to talk about his work with Catholics who identify as gay, his new memoir, and more.
Then, Fr. Martin plays a round of bridges ‘Yes or No?’
This conversation was recorded July 8, 2026.
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Work in Progress: Confessions of a busboy, dishwasher, caddy, usher, factory worker, bank teller, corporate tool, and priest by Father James Martin



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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.
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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 Leo’s planned meeting on Amoris laetitia with the heads of international bishops’ conferences.
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