New SJSPodcast Episode: Understanding Papal Encyclicals

What is a papal encyclical, and why does it matter today?

In Episode 12 of Season 2 of the SJSPodcast, Fr. Stanislaus Achu welcomes Fr. Thomas McDonald for an engaging conversation on the history, purpose, and authority of papal encyclicals. Together, they explore how these important papal letters are rooted in the apostolic tradition, how they function within the Church's teaching office, and how they continue to guide Catholics in addressing the moral and social challenges of every age.

The episode also briefly examines Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical and why his decision to address artificial intelligence reflects the Church's commitment to bringing the light of the Gospel to emerging issues shaping our world.

Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or on YouTube.