# Ep. 271: Rupnik rumors

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Published: 2026-07-24T23:58:50+00:00
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## Resource

JD is joined by The Pillar ’s Rome correspondent Edgar Beltrán to talk about rumors in Rome this week related to the canonical trial of disgraced former Jesuit Fr. Marko Rupnik. This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by The Lamp, the only magazine for Catholics seeking intelligent, witty, and clear-eyed commentary on the world. Pillar readers can get 40% off a one-year, six-issue print subscription with the code PILLAR40 at thelampmagazine.com/subscribe 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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