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The Friday Pillar Post - November 21, 2025

Written by Ed Condon and published November 21, 2025.

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Anglican clergy still crossing Tiber after big conversion waves

More than 700 Anglican clergy and religious have become Catholic since 1992, including 16 Anglican bishops.

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Pope Leo to US youth: Technology cannot replace the gift of human relationship

"AI can never replace the unique gift that you are to the world."

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Starting Seven: November 21, 2025

Welcome to Starting Seven, The Pillar’s daily newsletter.

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‘Pope Leo, what do you think about?’ — What NCYC teenagers would ask the pope

“If I knew his favorite fast food, every time I would eat that food, I would think of him.”

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News Roundup— Week of November 20

Pope Leo XIV calls for the humane treatment of detained migrants in the United States.

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Belarus releases two jailed priests

The announcement follows a series of Vatican diplomatic meetings

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The Tuesday Pillar Post - November 18, 2025

Written by JD Flynn and published November 18, 2025.

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The bishops, Leo, Trump and due process

Given the choice, would the bishops choose process or progress with the Trump adminstration?

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What’s happening with anti-Christian hate crimes in Europe?

A recent report found more than 2,000 anti-Christian hate crimes in Europe in 2024.

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Organizers hope for ‘authentic dialogue’ between pope and youth at ‘Pope Leo LIVE’

"It’s going to be this experience of exchange of hearts.”

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The outcast kings, and the importance of place

The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe

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No worries, mate: Survey finds Australian clergy flourishing

The majority of priests and deacons value their ministry and feel well supported

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‘We have no consensus to gain’: Zuppi calls for new commitment to evangelization

The head of the Italian bishops's conference said that 'Christendom is over, but not Christianity.'

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Apostles' tombs, and what's Notre Dame?

The Tuesday Pillar Post

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In Leo’s diplomatic approach to Nicaragua, timing will be key

The pope may find his options limited by the government's demands for control over episcopal appointments.

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‘I knew what I had to do’ — why Bishop Sis declined religious liberty chair

The Texas bishop told The Pillar that his decision to decline was a ‘kairos moment.’

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Two more German dioceses reject schools document

"An agenda is being pushed here," Bishop Voderholzer said.

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