The big news since the last episode of At the Foot of the Cross is the publication of Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical Magnifica humanitas.
Abbot Hugh Allan O.Praem joins us in the studio as we discuss the encyclical, reflect on Pentecost, talk about Day for Life that we celebrate on Sunday 21 June – Fathers’ Day no less – and sets aside a few minutes to discuss the 900th anniversary of the Norbertines, Abbot Hugh’s order, being formerly approved by Pope Honorius II in 1126.
The Scripture slot sees Fleur Dorrell, Biblical Apostolate Manager, examine Pentecost and how we we recognise the Holy Spirit in the Bible and art.
Professor Anna Rowlands, Durham University’s St Hilda Professor of Catholic Social Thought and Practice, speaks to us about Magnifica humanitas from St Peter’s Square. Professor Rowlands sat next to Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican press conference to announce the publication of the encyclical that focusses on safeguarding the human person in the time of artificial intelligence.
We stay in the eternal city to conclude this episode with the latest ‘Little Brother Francis’ feature. As many will know, it’s a special Jubilee Year of Saint Francis in the Church that runs until 10 January 2027. We hear from Fr Mícheál MacCraith who serves as the Guardian, or superior, of Saint Isidore’s College in Rome – the oldest Irish foundation in Rome.
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