The European Laudato Si’ Alliance (ELSiA) and Members of the European Parliament discussed on Tuesday, 15 September, how Europe can take to heart the lessons of Laudato Si’. The meeting took place as hundreds of thousands of Christians throughout the continent and...
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Pope Francis urges the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics and all people of good will to take urgent action against the injustice of climate change and the ecological crisis, to protect the poor and future generations. His encyclical letter Laudato Si’ is a compelling call to care for our common home, Earth, building on a long history of Catholic teaching. We are building a vibrant movement to respond to Pope Francis’ call.
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European Laudato Si’ Alliance, Members of European Parliament unite to focus on Laudato Si’
Laudato Si’ Circles: a source of hope and connection in India
I had been involved in the fight to save the environment since the late 1990s, fighting for mangroves around Mumbai’s shores. But hearing Pope Francis’ call to praise God with all creation provided a deeper meaning to this pursuit.
Catholic institutions lead the way in largest joint divestment from fossil fuels
On Monday, 47 faith institutions from 21 countries announced their commitment to divest from fossil fuels. The Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish institutions make up the largest joint divestment from fossil fuels.
Manila’s Sister Mary John Mananzan: 83 and still working for social justice
But Sister Mary John has spent decades helping women and workers make meaningful progress in her home country, and the Benedictine nun and activist’s inspiring 60-year career holds countless lessons for Catholics and all people working against the climate emergency.
How to support an India diocese battered by floods, COVID-19
Hit by torrential rains, the community is now struggling with severe flooding and the COVID-19 pandemic. Ray Kancharla, a veteran of humanitarian projects, is assisting the diocese with the recovery and took time to talk about the devastation and how people can help.
Global Catholic Climate Movement statement on the outcome of the US elections
Over the past few weeks, millions of votes have been counted and the result of the U.S. election is clear. Now, the work begins. We strongly encourage President Joe Biden to take the following actions immediately: Re-enter the Paris climate accords. Enact key...
How 57 people across 10 countries delivered Laudato Si’, the audiobook
During the recent Season of Creation, the Colombia chapter of the Global Catholic Climate Movement had an idea: How can we more broadly share the life-changing message of Laudato Si’, one of integral ecology, caring for our common home, and uniting with our sisters and brothers across the world to work against the climate crisis?
Uniting in prayer & hearing creation’s song, cry, and invitation from Asia
For those suffering from the fires made worse by the climate emergency. For victims of the recent typhoon in the Philippines as scientists say the climate crisis likely makes such storms stronger. For victims of human trafficking and victims of COVID-19.
Laudato Si’ in Art: the Experience of Priest and Musician, S.J. Cristóbal Fones
Close your eyes. Imagine that you are in the middle of a forest and you hear the sound of the river, the soft breeze of the wind that hits the leaves and the whistle of the birds. Imagine that in the background you hear a light flute playing as a single melody with nature. Can you hear it?
“Hear both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor”
– Pope Francis, Laudato Si’