The Conor Gallagher Show

Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P., unpacks the tensions behind the SSPX’s plan for episcopal consecrations, clarifying what’s at stake theologically and canonically—and why unity in the Church matters. Conor and Fr. Pine also examine why the Vatican recently cautioned against using the title “Co-Redemptrix” for Mary, as well as the very practical matters of mortal sin, the necessity and beauty of Confession, and how Catholics can grow closer to God in a confused age.
Rooted throughout is the wisdom of St. Thomas Aquinas—clear thinking, moral seriousness, and confidence in grace. The result is a thoughtful, grounded conversation about truth, authority, and the path to holiness in the modern world.
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Check out the other books by Fr. Pine mentioned in the episode:
- Your Eucharistic Identity: Ignatius PressYour Eucharistic Identity​
- Training the Tongue: https://stpaulcenter.com/store/training-the-tongue-and-growing-beyond-sins-of-speech
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Trailer
1:21 - Opening Remarks
6:28 - What Would Thomas Aquinas Be Like As a Spiritual Director?
18:09 - Distractions in Prayer
23:51 - St. Thomas Aquinas’s Influence on Fr. Pine’s Vocation
33:24 - Breaking Down the Standoff between the Vatican and the SSPX
1:14:20 - Fr. Pine’s Latest Books
1:25:38 - Mater Populi Fidelis: the “Co-redemptrix” Question
1:42:03 - The Importance of Keeping the Christian Life Simple
1:45:15 - Confession and Mortal Sin
2:22:10 - How to Have a Good Lent

The stories of the stigmatists - men and women who have borne the wounds of Christ in their own bodies - are profound.
In this episode Conor speaks with John Clark, author of: God’s Wounds | The Remarkable Truth of Those Who Bore the Signs of Christ’s Passion. John walks through the history of stigmatists from St. Francis and Padre Pio to lesser-known figures like Louise Lateau and Blessed Alexandrina.
Together, Conor and John discuss:
The skeptical scrutiny surrounding these cases
Why so many stigmatists were women
And what the stigmatists can teach us about prayer, suffering, and faith
These remarkable stories invite us to take a serious look at the evidence and to consider how suffering can draw us closer to God - if we let it.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Trailer
1:28 - Introduction
2:36 - How John Learned the Redemptive Value of Suffering from His Dad
12:37 - A Miraculous Witness to the World
21:42 - What the Crucifixion Would Have Been Like
32:20 - Louise Lateau
38:03 - Blessed Alexandrina
41:26 - Catherine of Siena
51:54 - Padre Pio
54:30 - Discerning the Authenticity of a Stigmatist
1:00:50 - The Prayer Life of the Stigmatists
Images of Louise Lateau used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International: https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Figure-Louise-Lateau-praying-October-photograph-no-in-series-taken-by_fig1_318027654

Conor sits down with Bill Donohue to discuss the mounting cultural and political pressures on Western civilization—and why Christianity remains the primary target. Drawing from his new book, Christianity in the Crosshairs, Bill argues that the West’s understanding of human dignity, liberty, and moral order flows directly from Christianity, and that efforts to marginalize the faith are inseparable from broader attempts to reshape society.
Over the course of the hour-long conversation, Bill also explains:
- The connection between welfare policy and the breakdown of the African-American family
- The vital cultural need for strong fathers
- The role of family life and parenthood in providing meaning in life
- and much more!
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Trailer
1:26 - Introduction
2:18 - Growing Up Without a Father: Bill’s Childhood
11:54 - Fatherlessness in the Black Community
21:26 - Liberalism & Bill’s Dissertation on the ACLU
30:12 - The Catholic League: Defending the Church from the State
46:02 - The Religious Influence of Fathers
48:20 - Tools of Control
54:46 - The Theme of Fatherhood in The Odyssey
1:04:07 - Population Control
1:06: 47 - Catholicism is the Target

Some within the Church claim Pope Benedict XVI never actually resigned the Papacy. Is there any evidence to support this claim?
This thorough discussion with Steven O’Reilly explores the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI and the ongoing controversies surrounding it. Conor and Steven examine Benedict’s Declaratio, canon law, the timing of his resignation, and how these elements have fueled debate among scholars and Church observers.
The conversation also delves into the 2013 conclave that elected Pope Francis, discussing the involvement of groups such as the St. Gallen Mafia and the potential for behind-the-scenes maneuvering. With a focus on evidence over unfounded speculation - this is a deep dive you won’t want to miss.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Trailer and Introduction
4:47 - Defining “Beni-Papist”
15:40 - The Canonical Requirements for a Papal Resignation
39:38 - Bifurcation of the Papacy
1:08:44 - The Ratzinger Code Explained
1:33:21 - The 2013 Conclave
1:41:00 - Questions Regarding Francis’s Election
2:04:44 - The Impact of Francis’s Papacy

Conor is joined by Fr. Dan Reehil, a Catholic priest and diocesan exorcist, for a grounded and hope-filled conversation about how God is actively at work in the world today—even in the midst of spiritual darkness.
Drawing from firsthand experience, Fr. Reehil explains how the Church carefully discerns true demonic activity, what exorcisms are actually like in real life, and why Hollywood depictions miss the mark. The conversation ranges far beyond exorcism, however: listen as Fr. Reehil emphasizes trust in God, the spiritual authority given through our Baptism, and the importance of prayer and the sacraments in our daily life. Rather than fostering fear, he points all Catholics toward confidence, peace, and the reality that Christ has already won—and continues to work through His Church today.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Trailer
1:45 - Opening Prayer and Introduction
2:34 - Discerning Demonic Activity from Psychological Illness
8:18 - Speaking to Demons
22:29 - The Importance of Father As Spiritual Guardian
28:47 - The Connection between Mental Illness and Demonic Activity
34:55 - The Rite of Exorcism
45:12 - Father’s Personal Story
55:35 - What Makes a Good Exorcist
1:01:29 - How to Discern God’s Voice
1:20:00 - How People Open Themselves to Demonic Influence
1:26:35 - Dangers in the Culture
1:35:17 - Satanism, the Occult, and Other Evils
2:01:28 - Grace, Miracles, and Trusting in God