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.
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Latest Past Events
The Global Catholic Letter on Climate Change to the COP28 Presidency
Social Catholic Teaching (SCT) calls us to “accelerate the just energy transition” in the key of Integral Ecology, changing international policies. This event is part of a series of Catholic advocacy actions on governments to make bold decisions about climate change mitigation, just energy transition, and integral human development. Under Pope Francis’ leadership and previous global grassroots manifestos, we will deliver a joint letter to the COP 28 Presidency. Organizers: Carmelite NGO, LSM, UNANIMA International (UI), VIVAT International (VIVAT), Boston College, Catholic Relief Services - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (CRS), Ieunesse Étudiante Catholique Internationale (IYCS-JECI), Society of Catholic Medical Missionaries (SCMM). Speakers in the Round Table: Archbishop Peter Chong (Asia-Pacific, VIVAT), Bishop Stephen Mamza (Africa), Bishop Lizardo Estrada (Latin American and the Caribbean), Lorna Gold (FaithInvest, LSM Chair Board), Liana Almony (UNANIMA International), Roy Ibrahim (IYCS-JECI Program Coordinator), Tzeporah Berman (Chair of the FFNPT initiative; Stand.earth), Julia E. DeVoy (Boston College). Moderators: Jean Quinn (UNANIMA International) and Lindlyn Moma (LSM)
Ecumenical Service Prayer of Season of Creation 2023
cEcumenical Service Prayer of Season of Creation 2023 Dec 2, 3:00PM Christ Church, Jabel Ali: 14.3km from Expo City
Exhibit “Places of Climate Injustices”
Laudate Deum brings much needed attention to the climate injustices still prevalent throughout our common home. In line with the core message of Laudate Deum, Our Season of Creation campaign shone on a spotlight on the prayers and actions of our network in fighting climate justice through our #PrayingForYou campaign. The video exhibit highlights "Places of Injustice" linked to climate damages and socio-ecological impacts through the global production of thematic “climate injustices” through messages, documentary videos, and other digital arts. Vulnerable people become a living letter to their governments by denouncing injustice and claiming climate justice. Visit the LSM Exhibit Date and time: 1-6 December 2023 10AM - 5PM Venue: Booth 24; Thematic Category: Adaptation, Resilience, and Loss and Damage. More information: https://laudatosimovement.org/exhibit-cop-28/
Advocacy News
LSM statement on COP 28: outcomes are an insufficient response to the climate urgency with diluted commitments to fossil fuel transition
Read the LSM statement on COP 28: an insufficient response to the climate urgency with diluted commitments to fossil fuel transition.
Canada COP 28 Statement in light of Pope Francis’ recent Apostolic Exhortation, Laudate Deum.
Canada COP 28 Statement in light of Pope Francis’ recent Apostolic Exhortation, Laudate Deum to Ambassador Stewart
Laudato Si’ Movement U.S. Advocacy Working Group Statement to President Biden and Climate Envoy Kerry
USA LSM advocacy group calls to outsized power of fossil fuel companies participating at COPs and increase funding to protect the most vulnerable and support those most harmed by climate crisis
Accelerating Just Transition: A Catholic Call to COP28 Action
As the world anticipated the COP28 summit in Dubai, a side event titled "The Global Catholic Letter on Climate Change to the COP28 Presidency" generated not just a discussion, but also a call to...
The Oceania Catholic Bishops’ letter on the urgency of the climate crisis
The member bishops of the Episcopal Conference of the Pacific have issued a letter expressing their concern about the climate crisis in their region.
Why do Catholics care about COP28?
Why Catholics should care about COP 28 in Dubai and how all of us can stay involved after the vital UN summit on climate change.
Appeal to the Italian government in view of COP28 and the Italy-Africa Summit to stop international public funding for fossil projects
Appeal to the Italian government in view of COP28 and the Italy-Africa Summit to stop international public funding for fossil projects
What is COP 28?
COP28 will be the opportunity to raise our voice to fight the climate crisis and Catholics will also be present.
An overview of the latest COPs on the road to Dubai 2023
What are COPs? What is their origin? What is expected at the upcoming COP 28? We tell you all about it in this blog.