As the world awaits the first encyclical of Pope Leo XIV, Maggie and Bob dive into the surprising history, influence, and controversy surrounding papal encyclicals. From Rerum Novarum to Humanae Vitae, this episode explores how these Vatican texts have shaped politics, morality, and global debates far beyond the walls of Rome — and why reading the new encyclical before reacting to it may be more important than ever.

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