The Theologians Respond Laudato Si
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Theologians in the New York area gathered at America Headquarters to discuss Pope Francis’ new encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si. These experts in Catholic social teaching offer an overview of the content and significance of the teachings within the text, as well as background on Catholic engagement on social issues and discuss the possible impact of this text on national and international politics. • Participants: • Rev. James Martin, SJ, America Media • Dr. Erin Lothes Biviano, College of St. Elizabeth’s • Dr. Kevin Ahern, Manhattan College • Dr. Meghan J. Clark, St. John’s University • Dr. Daniel Cosacchi, Loyola University Chicago • Themes: • 2:45 – An introduction Catholic Social Teaching and encyclicals • 5:45 – The relationship of Evangelli Gaudium to Laudato Si’ • 7:40 – What does the title mean? • 10:40 – The social justice mission of the Jesuits • 11:40 - The drafting of the encyclical • 14:02 - Outline of the document • 14:08 – See, Judge, Act • 14:37 – Reality of the World • 15:07 – Reality in the Christian Tradition • 15:40 – Human Roots of Ecological Crisis • 16:04 – Action and Integral Ecology • 16:55 – Spiritual Response • • 17:20 - Highlights of the document • 30:49 - The third phase of Catholic Social Teaching • 33:28 - Faith based environmental action • 35:00 – What’s missing from the document? • 40:52 - The spirit of invitation • 43:00 – The forming of an encyclical • 44:13 – The ecumenical nature of the the document • 46:50 – The Gospel of Creation and Francis' message to nonbelievers • 47:50 – The role of bishops' conferences • 49:40 – Pope Francis’ visit to America • 50:50 — Sustainable development goals • 55:55 – Predictions
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