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.

Episode 376

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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

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