Pope Francis confirmed plans to publish a “second Laudato Si’,” which is expected to update and expand on his 2015 encyclical on the environment.
Pope confirms ‘second Laudato Si” will be an apostolic exhortation
PBS to broadcast documentary highlighting pope’s call to care for creation
“The Letter: A Message for our Earth” will be broadcast on PBS on Wednesday, Dec. 21.
At international conference, Catholic activists urge action to protect biodiversity
With scientists warning that the loss of nature is accelerating at dangerous speeds, Catholic activists are urging nations at the U.N. Biodiversity Conference in Montreal to act to protect life on earth at all levels.
Prayers, action urged worldwide during Season of Creation Sept. 1 to Oct. 4
In 2015, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics to welcome the season, the same year he wrote his encyclical on faith and the environment, “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home.”
U.N. wants faith groups to help work against plastic pollution
A senior U.N. official has urged faith-based groups to help reach a global agreement to curb plastic pollution, amid experts warning that single-use or disposable plastics were choking the planet.
Make the brave choice to lead a simpler, eco-friendly life, pope says
The Season of Creation runs to Oct. 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology.
Washington Archdiocese offers practical steps for caring for creation
Here are seven ways to carry out what the encyclical “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home” teaches.
Archbishop welcomes Biden executive orders on environmental protection
Presidential executive orders related to environmental protection and climate change have gained the support of Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development.