From Leo XIII to Leo XIV
In this new series, host Katie Prejean McGrady takes listeners on a journey from the groundbreaking papacy of Pope Leo XIII to the historic early days of Pope Leo XIV. Beginning with Rerum Novarum—the 1891 encyclical that laid the foundation for modern Catholic social teaching—we’ll unpack the pivotal encyclicals, speeches, and defining moments of every papacy since 1878. Along the way, we’ll explore how each pope has shaped the Church’s response to the challenges of their time.
Now, as Pope Leo XIV steps onto the world stage and references Rerum Novarum in his first address to the cardinals, we’ll consider how his words connect with his predecessors’ legacies and what they might signal for the Church in the months and years ahead.
Joining Katie for these conversations are insightful guests, including Shannon Wimp Schmidt, José Manuel de Urquidi, Inés San Martín, Fr. Manuel Dorantes, and Archbishop Nelson Pérez. Together, they’ll offer historical perspective, theological depth, and pastoral wisdom to help us better understand this exciting new chapter in the life of the Church.
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