Tenth Anniversary of Laudato Si

Tenth anniversary of Laudato si

On 24 May 2015, the Pope published his social encyclical on the theme of integral ecology, as a new paradigm of justice. “Laudato sì,” with its title taken from the ‘Canticle of the Creatures’ by Saint Francis, became a cornerstone of the Argentinean pope’s magisterium and a reference point for multiple initiatives in favour of the environment. In six chapters, Pope Francis combines concern for the Earth with an appeal for equity, a commitment t…

Hope for our Common Home Pilgrimage Walk - Roman Catholic Diocese of Salford

Our Laudato Si’ Centre is delighted to announce a fantastic pilgrimage opportunity in conjunction with the Columban Missionaries in Britain. This September, we are joining forces with the Columban Missionaries in Britain to embark on a walking pilgrimage from our Laudato Si’ Centre in Worsley to Salford Cathedral’s temporary church in celebration of the Season […] The post Hope for our Common Home Pilgrimage Walk appeared first on Roman Catholic…

Ten years of Laudato Si’: Hand in hand. | Faith and the Environment

Ten years have passed since words took flight,Laudato Si’, a light in the night,A call to care for our common home,Where every creature has a right to roam. A decade past, a call resounds,Laudato Si’ on hallowed grounds.A sister Earth, a mother’s plea,For care and justice, all to see. From Assisi’s saint, a gentle guide,Whose love for nature cannot hide,A vision of integral ecology,Where all are bound in harmony. The Earth, our sister, groans in…