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Vatican II’s Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World: Part 2

Vatican II’s Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World: Part 2

Oct 30, 2024

Dr. Schreck talks about the first chapter of Gaudium et Spes and how it presents God’s plan for promoting the dignity of each human person. He highlights how the document shows the sources and signs of this dignity, condemns evils, and explores the Church’s response to atheism.

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