The lay woman bringing Catholic social teaching to the heart of Vatican

Ashley and Zac get schooled in social justice from a Latin American
perspective. Emilce Cuda, the Secretary of the Pontifical
Commission for Latin America and the highest ranking lay woman
working in the Vatican, joins the podcast to explain how “el
pueblo”—ordinary, working class people—are at the forefront of a
burgeoning synodal church. They also discuss: Populism in Latin
America versus North America Pope Francis’ vision for a church that
does social justice What it’s like working as a lay woman in the
Vatican In Signs of the Times, the hosts share updates about the
synod on synodality, including some of the hot topics emerging from
inside the hall: concern for the poor, the environment, welcoming
marginalized groups including women and LGBT Catholics, formation
and a lot more. They also discuss Pope Francis’ remarks concerning
the terrorist attack on Israel last Saturday. What’s on tap: Malbec
(from Argentina!) Links: Cardinal Tobin at the synod: the church is
‘most beautiful when the doors are open’ Pope Francis calls for end
to conflict in Israel and Gaza: ‘Every war is a defeat’ Israel
condemns Jerusalem Christian churches over ‘immoral linguistic
ambiguity’ in statement on Hamas attack Pope Francis calls for ‘the
immediate release’ of all hostages taken by Hamas, expresses
concern for Gaza civilians America’s synod coverage Learn more
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