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
Laudato Si’ message gets added attention as Season of Creation opens
The ecumenical Season of Creation observed by Christians worldwide from Sept. 1-Oct. 4, ending on the feast of St. Francis.
Belief in God as creator of all has practical consequences, pope says in new encyclical
The encyclical takes its title from St. Francis of Assisi and is inspired by his “fraternal openness,” which, the pope said, calls on people “to acknowledge, appreciate and love each person, regardless of physical proximity, regardless of where he or she was born or lives.”
Intended as inclusive, pope’s encyclical title will be in Italian, official says
Pope Francis’ encyclical on fraternity and social friendship will be released with an Italian title that will not be translated into different languages, reported Vatican News.
Pope will sign new encyclical in Assisi Oct. 3
Pope Francis will travel to Assisi Oct. 3 to sign an encyclical on the social, political and economic obligations that flow from a belief that all people are children of God and therefore brothers and sisters to one another.
Minnesota churches move to bring ‘Laudato si’’ into parish life
Biennial gatherings on Laudato Si’ and new educational resources assist parishes in becoming better stewards of the planet.