The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated. – Mohandas Gandhi

What does the Pope’s new Encyclical have to say about our relationship and responsibilities to animals? Author Wayne Pacelle explains and also talks with Dr. Charles Camosy, professor of Theological and Social Ethics at Fordham University and author of For Love of Animals, for insight into the significance of this encyclical.

‘The encyclical, or letter, from the Pope is full of references to animals and calls on all of us to embrace a more humane path. The encyclical is named “Praised Be” (Laudato Si) after St. Francis of Assisi’s Canticle of the Sun, in which the Saint praises God for animals and creation.’