110. Rights and Duties of Capital - Rerum Novarum - Faith and Labor (Episode 1 Pilot)

<p>Faith and Labor is a podcast video series exploring the history of <a href='https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catholic-social-teaching/seven-themes-of-catholic-social-teaching'>Catholic Social Teachings</a> and how it can be used to bridge divisions and guide humanity to solve the great challenges facing the working class.</p> <p>Hosted by John Andrechak of <a href='https://www.facebook.com/Laborlines-the-Podcast-106133624670847'>Laborlines</a> and Evan Matthew Papp of <a href='https://www.empathymedialab.com/'>Empathy Media Lab</a>, they discuss history, scripture, encyclicals, current events, and how faith and love is needed to strengthen solidarity and heal a world in disarray. </p> <p>The Episode 1 Pilot focuses on the <a href='http://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_l-xiii_enc_15051891_rerum-novarum.html'>1891 Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII titled Rerum novarum</a> ("of revolutionary change"), or <a href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rerum_novarum'>Rights and Duties of Capital and Labor,</a> that addresses the condition of the working classes. </p> <p>They also discussed the controversy caused by the president of the U.S. bishops’ conference issuing a rogue statement critical of President Biden on the day of his inauguration that was publicly condemned by the Vatican.</p> <p>We would love to hear your feedback, show ideas, and suggested guests for future shows, as we seek to promote what Pope Francis described in <a href='http://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/encyclicals/documents/papa-francesco_20201003_enciclica-fratelli-tutti.html'>Fratelli Tutti</a> as a more just and fraternal world where “Love shatters the chains that keep us isolated and separate; in their place, it builds bridges.”</p>