Ep. 258: Pope on a plane

About this episode

JD and Ed discuss Pope Leo XIV’s in-flight press conference and a new database system in Brazilian dioceses.

JD and Ed talk about Pope Leo XIV’s in-flight press conference this week . Then, JD talks about a new database system being tested in dioceses in Brazil. This episode is sponsored by the St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry, a Catholic graduate school that seeks to reunite theology, prayer, and sanctity by providing a true formation of mind and heart led by a personal encounter with Christ while studying theology and philosophy in and from the heart of the Church. You can learn more by visiting stbernards.edu - Pope Leo XIV speaks to reporters during a papal flight April 21. Credit: Vatican Media. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

People in this episode

Hosts: JD, Ed

Topics covered

• Papal press conference
• Catholic theology
• Database systems
• Brazilian dioceses
• Pope Leo XIV
• Spirituality
• Religion

Keywords

• Pope Leo XIV
• press conference
• Brazil
• database system
• Catholic
• theology
• St. Bernard’s School

Sponsors

St. Bernard’s School of Theology and Ministry

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Vatican Media

Places: Brazil

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