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
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
Faith leaders unite to support an inclusive loss and damage fund ahead of COP28, championing the cause of the poor
One week after the release of Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation Laudate Deum, faith leaders around the world are endorsing support for a Loss and Damage Fund to mitigate the detrimental and unjust...
Unveiling “Laudate Deum,” Illuminated by Leaders Across Faith, Policy, and Science
In a momentous event on October 4, 2023, the world witnessed a unique unveiling of Pope Francis' groundbreaking apostolic exhortation, "Laudate Deum." This gathering brought together an...
Global Challenges Interconnected: Archbishop Gallagher’s UN Speech on Nuclear Disarmament and Climate Crisis
New York, September 26, 2023 - In an impactful address to the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and...
The IEA backs Pope Francis and believers’ prayer and action for fossil fuel phaseout during the 2023 Season of Creation.
The 26 September 2023 IEA net zero road map report resonates deeply with the prayers of the faithful for world leaders to adopt the teachings of Pope Francis during the #SeasonofCreation. The...
Unifying Asia and Oceania: Reflections on FFNPT
Asia and Oceania united to launch the FFNPT this #SeasonofCreation! This event featured powerful storytelling, policy insights from faith leaders, and meaningful dialogues, igniting hope for collective action in tackling the climate crisis.
Cycling into Season of Creation
Follow Luke Henkel on his inspiring eco-friendly cycling journey from Chicago to New York. Discover his personal reflections, challenges, and environmental commitment in his reflection.
Global Faith Leaders Unite to Combat Climate Crisis: Laudato Si’ Movement Applauds Interfaith Support for the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
The Laudato Si’ Movement commends the recent interfaith endorsement of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty (FFNPT). Six esteemed Catholic leaders from Asia and Oceania and several Catholic...
The planet experienced its three hottest months on record
The WMO published a new report showing that the planet experienced a three-month period with the highest sea and land surface temperatures on record.
Latin American Symposium for an energy transition in terms of integral ecology
The 2nd Symposium for the care of the common home was held on September 7 on the theme of accelerating the just energy transition in terms of integral ecology.