About this episode

The episode explores the influence and power of the Vatican in global affairs, featuring insights from JD Flynn.

In this episode of The Catholic Talk Show, Ryan is joined by JD Flynn of The Pillar to explore how powerful the Vatican really is. From China and Pope Leo’s relationship with President Trump to the war in Gaza, they reveal how the Holy See influences world affairs through diplomacy and moral authority. 00:00 How Powerful Is the Vatican? 05:42 Why Does the World Listen to the Pope? 10:25 When Vatican Diplomacy Fails 14:32 Is the Vatican Too Naive? 21:33 Who Actually Runs the Vatican? 28:36 The Vatican’s #2 Most Powerful Man? 30:37 The Vatican’s Secretive China Deal 40:11 What an American Pope Changes 45:26 Why the Cardinals Chose Leo 49:32 Pope Leo vs. Trump? 53:59 Gaza, Pizzaballa & The Heart of All Nations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Ryan Scheel, Ryan DellaCrosse, Fr. Michael Nixon

Guest: JD Flynn

Topics covered

• Vatican power
• diplomacy
• moral authority
• world affairs
• Pope's influence
• Vatican's relationship with China
• political dynamics

Keywords

• Vatican
• diplomacy
• Pope
• world affairs
• China
• Gaza
• Pope Leo
• President Trump
• Cardinals

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Pillar, Vatican, Holy See

Places: China, Gaza

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