# Ep. 267: Consistory concerns, and pray for Venezuela

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Podcast: [The Pillar Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pillar-podcast-5771586)
Published: 2026-06-27T02:05:10+00:00
Episode link: https://www.pillarcatholic.com/p/ep-267-consistory-concerns-and-pray
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## Resource

JD Flynn is joined by Pillar Rome correspondent Edgar Beltrán to talk about the aftermath of two devastating earthquakes in Edgar’s home country, Venezuela. Then, Edgar outlines feedback from several cardinals ahead of the consistory that began today, June 26, in Rome. To make a donation to Caritas Venezuela, visit caritasvenezuela.org This episode is brought to you by “Fusionism: Liberty, Virtue, and the Future of the American Right,” a new book about the history of the conservative movement in America, written by journalist and Pillar reader (in a good way) Stephanie Slade. To pre-order, visit your favorite online bookstore or the University of Notre Dame Press at undpress.nd.edu - Cardinals at the inauguration Mass of Pope Leo XIV. Credit: Edgar Beltrán/Pillar 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

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