Prophetic Advocacy
We boldly step out of our comfort zone, guided by the Holy Spirit to denounce unjust policies and practices in response to “the cry of the earth and the poor” (LS 49).
There is a need to deploy a prophetic stance before the signs of the times today, connected with the signs of the place: the Earth – our common home, so that the Church can make their voices heard upon the existential decisions of our time. These decisions are complex and wrapped up in national and global politics. Still, we step out in faith to learn from the suffering of peoples and nature, and challenge injustice in a united prophetic voice, as we continue on our own ecological conversion journeys.
Our Prophetic Advocacy is a humble one that is rooted in the fact that we share the same creation with every living thing, everything is connected, and at an individual level, we all need to go through a radical integral ecological, and spiritual conversion that turns what is happening in the world into our own personal suffering (LS 19) and seek to resolve it.
Advocacy Campaigns
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The food you eat, air you breathe, water you drink, honey you eat and much much more rely on biodiversity. So what is this biodiversity?
The Fossil Fuels Non-Proliferation Treaty (FFNTP) is a global initiative that strives for an international regime that complements the Paris Agreement in addressing the still growing supply of fossil fuels.
Advocacy Events
Laudato Si’ Community Contemplation – March 29
“Contemplation is the antidote against misuse of our common home.” Pope Francis (16 Sept 2020)
Laudato Si’ Community Contemplation – April 05
“Contemplation is the antidote against misuse of our common home.” Pope Francis (16 Sept 2020)
Laudato Si’ Community Contemplation – April 12
“Contemplation is the antidote against misuse of our common home.” Pope Francis (16 Sept 2020)
Laudato Si’ Community Contemplation – April 19
“Contemplation is the antidote against misuse of our common home.” Pope Francis (16 Sept 2020)
Laudato Si’ Community Contemplation – April 26
“Contemplation is the antidote against misuse of our common home.” Pope Francis (16 Sept 2020)
Laudato Si’ Community Contemplation – May 03
“Contemplation is the antidote against misuse of our common home.” Pope Francis (16 Sept 2020)
Advocacy News
Communications with LSM Chapters: the Learning Continues
Unlocking the Potential of Chapter Leaders: Insights and Reflections from our Training Session
Catholic faithful take the lead in moving away from fossil fuels
During Lent, many Laudato Si’ Animators around the world have been on the move to encourage the Church to think about how our finances should work toward the exit from fossil fuels.
The LSM Chapters: Journeying and Learning Together
Chapter Voices Unite for a Sustainable Future: Reflections from our Chapter Training Session.
Divestment Resources: Key Tools for Aligning Your Finances with Laudato Si’
Top sustainable wealth resources to maximize your returns and grow your portfolio with ecological values
Four years after the Brumadinho crime and socio-environmental tragedy
Four years after the socio-environmental tragedy in Brumadinho, Brazil, which killed 272 people, the IV Pilgrimage for Integral Ecology to Brumadinho took place
10 Reasons to get certified with the Laudato Si’ Animators Program
Laudato Si’ Animators offers this course to the general public on the climate crisis and ecological spirituality: registration is open during March and April.
Going net zero: A winning strategy for business
As we move towards businesses without a NetZero strategy will be less attractive to consumers. ISO has provided NetZero guidelines for businesses and organizations. Failure to comply with these guidelines will make businesses less desirable to consumers, as seen in the Ugandan East African crude oil pipeline project (EACOP) case.
Africa finds justice and hope in Laudato Si’ Animators
In the face of continuing social and ecological injustices, Laudato Si’ Movement in Africa is empowering youth through the Laudato Si’ Animators Program
Great news! LSM becomes an official observer to the UNFCCC
The Laudato Si’ Movement is now an official observer organization to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).