In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode of Three Degrees, we honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis with two deeply committed advocates for climate justice and Catholic social teaching: Ken and Rita Bresnan of Indianola, Iowa. With decades of experience in education, civic engagement, and parish leadership, Ken and Rita reflect on Pope Francis’s influence — and share their own journey of environmental stewardship rooted in faith. 🌍✝️
🎙️ In this episode:
🌿 Laudato Si’ explained — Why this encyclical is more than just a letter; it’s a call to action
📚 A 50-year music teacher and a former mayor find common ground in creation care
🧼 A laundry sheet, a mesh bag, and a lesson in parish climate action
🧓 “What kind of world will your grandchildren inherit?” — How to engage skeptics with empathy
💬 “This is a moral imperative” — How Pope Francis changed the conversation on climate and faith
🧭 Who leads next? Reflections on the conclave and the future of Catholic climate leadership
🕊️ From John Paul II to Benedict to Francis — How every pope planted seeds of stewardship
💡 Whether you're Catholic, curious, or climate-concerned, this episode offers wisdom, warmth, and an urgent message: protecting the planet is not just science or politics — it's a matter of faith.
🎧 Tune in now. Share with a friend. And ask yourself: What did you do to protect my atmosphere?
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