Ep. 261: The dead document and the changed man

About this episode

JD and Ed discuss reactions to a synod study group's final report and a warning from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.

JD and Ed talk about reactions to a synod study group’s final report on ‘emerging issues’ and the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith’s warning this week to the Society of St. Pius X. This episode is brought to you by The Secret of the Goldfish, a warm, faith-filled middle-grade mystery for curious Catholic kids, coming to you from Our Sunday Visitor. To learn more, visit GloriaBook.com/SundaySchool - Photo: Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández attends the consistory for the creation of 21 new cardinals in St. Peter’s Square on Oct. 2, 2023. © Mazur/cbcew.org.uk. 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

• synod study group
• Catholic Church
• doctrine
• faith
• emerging issues
• Society of St. Pius X
• Cardinals

Keywords

• synod
• Catholic
• doctrine
• faith
• Cardinals
• Society of St. Pius X
• emerging issues

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Society of St. Pius X, Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith

Books & works: The Secret of the Goldfish

Places: St. Peter’s Square

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