The Pillar Podcast Ep. 225: It's draft day, baby!
Aug 23, 2025
The hosts delve into potential changes within the Roman Curia, speculating on the selection of key church leaders. They discuss the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and its theological implications. Engaging in a light-hearted draft-style analysis, they share their picks for various prefect positions. The conversation touches on the intersection of American political ideals and faith, while reflecting on the evolving role of leadership in the Church. Humor blends with serious insights on cultural influences and governance.
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Expect A Flurry Of Early Pontifical Appointments
- The hosts expect Pope Leo to make many curial appointments after summer rest.
- They see early September as a likely flurry of Vatican activity under the new pope.
An Apostolic Letter For America's 250th
- The hosts think an apostolic letter to the U.S. for the 250th anniversary would be fitting from the first American pope.
- They link that precedent to Leo XIII's historical attention to the U.S. church and suggest theological reflection is overdue.
Timing A Papal Visit To Avoid Political Lens
- J.D. expects a papal U.S. visit might be delayed to avoid politicization around the sitting president.
- They note practical constraints and suggest the 2029 Eucharistic Congress is a plausible papal visit target.