Ep. 263: ‘Magnifica humanitas’

About this episode

JD and Ed discuss Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, analyzing its effectiveness and intended audience.

Pope Leo XIV issued his first encyclical this week. JD and Ed give an overview of the document and debate its effectiveness and intended audience. This episode of The Pillar Podcast is brought to you by Holy Family Direct Primary Care in Wenona, Illinois. Now hiring medical professionals who want to treat the whole person in a relaxed environment, with the Catholic faith at the core of all we do. Learn more at holyfamilydpc.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.pillarcatholic.com/subscribe

People in this episode

Hosts: JD, Ed

Topics covered

• Papal encyclical
• Catholic faith
• Document overview
• Debate
• Healthcare

Keywords

• Pope Leo XIV
• encyclical
• Catholic
• Holy Family Direct Primary Care
• JD
• Ed

Sponsors

Holy Family Direct Primary Care

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Organizations: Pope Leo XIV, The Pillar Podcast, pillarcatholic.com

Places: Wenona, Illinois

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