Brian Burch is the United States Ambassador to the Holy See in Rome. EWTN's Colm Flynn sits down with Ambassador Burch to talk to him about representing his country to the Vatican during the first pontificate of an American Pope. They talk about ongoing issues around the world including the US's capture of the Venezuelan president, the tragedy in Minnesota, and more. They also talk about Ambassador Burch's own faith, and what this assignment means to him.

0:00 – Coming Up: Faith, Politics, and Vocation
0:49 – Ambassador Burch’s Controversial Appointment to the Vatican
2:18 – Why President Trump Chose Brian Burch
3:01 – First Reactions in the Vatican and Meeting Pope Leo
4:10 – Defining Pope Leo’s Papacy and Priorities
5:27 – Is the Vatican “Anti‑America”?
6:21 – Shared Values Between the Holy See and the United States
7:38 – “Not an American Pope”: Pope Leo’s Global Mission
8:08 – Personal Conversation with Pope Leo: Chicago, Cake, and Common Roots
8:27 – Synthesizing Catholic Social Teaching with US Politics
9:14 – Why Pope Leo Hasn’t Visited the US Yet
10:32 – Immigration, ICE, and Minnesota: Law, Security, and Dignity
12:38 – Fixing a Broken System and Respecting Human Dignity
13:38 – Venezuela, Maduro, and Vatican–US Cooperation
15:02 – Peaceful Options Rejected and US Enforcement Action
16:11 – The Vatican’s Global Soft Power and Moral Voice
18:00 – Moral Questions Behind Foreign Policy and War
19:10 – A “Catholic Moment” in American Politics
20:18 – Where the US and Vatican Agree and Disagree
21:32 – Phoenix Roots and a Vibrant Catholic Upbringing
22:39 – Early Love of Politics and Becoming a “Provocateur”
23:33 – From Provocateur to Diplomat: The Art of Dialogue
24:13 – Relationships Across Political Divides and “MAGA Catholic” Identity
25:38 – Family Life: Nine Children Between Rome and Phoenix
26:07 – What This Role Means Spiritually and Personally

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