137. Second Vatican Council’s Gaudium Et Spes - Pope Francis in Iraq - Faith and Labor (Ep.3)

<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>Episode 3 focuses on <a href='http://www.vatican.va/archive/hist_councils/ii_vatican_council/documents/vat-ii_cons_19651207_gaudium-et-spes_en.html'>Gaudium Et Spes</a>, which means “Joy and hope” and and was published after the Second Vatican Council.</p> <p>We will also discuss current headlines related to Pope Francis visit to Iraq, the Vatican stance against same-sex unions, and the <a href='https://catholiclabor.salsalabs.org/supporttheproact/index.html'>Catholic Labor Network’s support for the Pro Act</a>.</p> <p>We would love to hear your feedback, 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> <p>#union #labor #pope #popefrancis #Vatican #vaticano #VaticanCity #faith #faithful </p>