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
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
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.
Illuminating a Clean Energy Future: A Laudate Deum Approach Amidst the Push for Oil and Gas Extraction
“We are now unable to halt the enormous damage we have caused. We barely have time to prevent even more tragic damage” (LD 16)
Prayer and action: An Advent in action for our common home
With Advent just a few days away, we invite you to download the 2023 Calendar and to pray especially for the leaders who will participate in the COP in Dubai.
“Environmental injustice is not invincible.” A Laudato Sí Campaign supports life in Yasuní
Ecuadorian citizens voted “Yes to Yasuní” and chose to protect the Ecuadorian Amazon rainforest from oil extractivism
Laudate Deum speaks to your finance
Pope Francis’ latest apostolic exhortation is a decisive contribution to a better understanding of what is at stake.
How to encourage your government to act on Laudate Deum
Pope Francis’s Laudate Deum exhortation calls on governments and other stakeholders to step forward address the climate emergency.
Charting a Sustainable Future through the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
By Ashley Kitisya, Fossil Free Campaigner for Africa In the heart of a recent webinar, titled "Faith and the Future: Empowering the Future through the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty," a...
SOC concluded in community, letting justice and peace flow
A new Season of Creation has concluded, being celebrated by thousands around the world
Manifesto on Accelerating the Just Energy Transition in terms of Integral Ecology
2nd Symposium for the Common Home Care of Latin America and the Caribbean 7 September 2023 We, members of church and civil society organisations, of the scientific and academic community, and the...