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.
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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 – Jun 07
“Contemplation is the antidote against misuse of our common home.” Pope Francis (16 Sept 2020)
Laudato Si’ Community Contemplation – Jun 14
“Contemplation is the antidote against misuse of our common home.” Pope Francis (16 Sept 2020)
Laudato Si’ Community Contemplation – Jun 21
“Contemplation is the antidote against misuse of our common home.” Pope Francis (16 Sept 2020)
Laudato Si’ Community Contemplation – Jun 28
“Contemplation is the antidote against misuse of our common home.” Pope Francis (16 Sept 2020)
Laudato Si’ Community Contemplation – Jul 05
“Contemplation is the antidote against misuse of our common home.” Pope Francis (16 Sept 2020)
Laudato Si’ Community Contemplation – Jul 12
“Contemplation is the antidote against misuse of our common home.” Pope Francis (16 Sept 2020)
Advocacy News
Religions Respond to Hiroshima G7: Peace with the Planet Requires a Fossil Fuel Treaty
Major international religious organizations are responding to the G7 meeting in Hiroshima by expressing dismay that heads of state have failed to take steps to phase out fossil fuels and fund...
Reuniting the Protagonists of The Letter: A Global Update
Camaraderie glowed from the Zoom screen on Saturday, May 27, as The Letter’s protagonists reunited under the question “Where do we go from here?” amid all the festivities of Laudato Si' Week. The...
We can all play a part in protecting Biodiversity
This International Day for Biodiversity is a rallying call for all of us to take up our role in nurturing nature.
Arouna Kande’s Earth Day Speech
Hello everyone! Thank you once again for having me as one of your guests. I would like to thank the members of this organization for their invitation and for organizing this Earth Day event. I...
The Struggle for Environmental Justice: The Story of Eco Martyr Sr. Cleusa Carolina Rody Coelho
We share with you the story of Cleusa Carolina Rody Coelho, a Brazilian eco-martyr who fought for the defense of the environment and Indigenous Peoples’ rights.
Chut Wutty’s legacy: the tireless fight for environmental protection in Cambodia
Chut Wutty was an eco-martyr and human rights defender in Cambodia whose life continues to inspire environmental activists around the world.
The Honduras Chapter: guiding the journey of personal ecological conversion
In a new episode of Guardians of the Earth, Linethe Santos, from the Honduras chapter, tells us about the Laudato Si’ lifestyle.
This Earth Day, ask yourself: where is your treasure?
As we celebrate Earth Day, we also celebrate the recent global divestment announcement that hundreds of religious institutions have already joined and encourage you to take action.
As fossil fuel companies explore for new oil and gas, people of faith announce 31 divestment commitments, urge other faith groups to divest
Today’s global divestment announcement by 31 faith institutions from six countries comes as grassroots campaigners call on more faith groups to stop funding fossil fuels