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Living the Laudato Si’ Movement’s 2026 Priorities Together
In 2026, the Laudato Si’ Movement invites its members to turn hope into local climate action through ecological conversion, prayer, and care for our common home.
A New Year’s Message for Those Saying ‘Yes’
As this new year dawns, I find myself thinking of the countless people and communities whom I have met over the 53 years of priestly ministry—families rebuilding after disaster, migrants searching for a place to be be welcomed, children fighting for health or other...
Peace with the Earth, Peace with Each Other: Ecology as a Path to Reconciliation
inspired by Laudato Si’, reveals that peace with the Earth and peace with one another are inseparable paths to reconciliation and justice.
Epiphany Prayer
In a time of suspicion, when the king was “troubled” by the birth of a child who was blessed; In a time of fear, when that king deceived to get information, under the guise of “going to do homage;” In a time of violence, when that king was able to order the killing of...
The River and the Robot: How Human Progress Should Flow Together with Nature
The River and the Robot explores how technology and human progress must align with nature, human dignity, and integral ecology.
With Gratitude, Passion, and Hope – Laudato Si’ Movement 11th Anniversary Online Global Gathering
A global online prayer gathering celebrating the Laudato Si’ Movement’s 11th anniversary, Gratitude, passion and Hope
Eco-Conversion
Living the Laudato Si’ Movement’s 2026 Priorities Together
In 2026, the Laudato Si’ Movement invites its members to turn hope into local climate action through ecological conversion, prayer, and care for our common home.
With Gratitude, Passion, and Hope – Laudato Si’ Movement 11th Anniversary Online Global Gathering
A global online prayer gathering celebrating the Laudato Si’ Movement’s 11th anniversary, Gratitude, passion and Hope
“Peace Be With You All”: Walking Toward an Unarmed and Disarming Peace
World Day of Peace 2026, unarmed and disarming peace, Pope Leo XIV peace message, Laudato Si’ peace and ecology, integral ecology and peace, Catholic peace teaching, care for creation peace
Laudato Si’ Movement – 11th Anniversary Online Celebration : A Global Celebration of Gratitude, Passion, and Hope
Join us on January 17th, 2026 for LSM’s 11th Anniversary
LSM’s Monthly Prayer Guide – December 2025 – For Christians in areas of conflict and climate vulnerability
December 2025Monthly Prayer GuideFor Christians in areas of conflict and climate vulnerabilityEditorial pageWhat an extraordinary year we have lived together. From the profound spiritual energy of the Raising Hope Conference to the beautiful celebrations that have...
Reflections on COP30 in Belém: A River of Hope for Our Common Home
At COP30 in Belém, the Laudato Si’ Movement highlighted Catholic climate leadership, Indigenous wisdom, and actionable pathways for global climate justice and care for our common home.
Prophetic Advocacy
“Peace Be With You All”: Walking Toward an Unarmed and Disarming Peace
World Day of Peace 2026, unarmed and disarming peace, Pope Leo XIV peace message, Laudato Si’ peace and ecology, integral ecology and peace, Catholic peace teaching, care for creation peace
Laudato Si’ Movement – 11th Anniversary Online Celebration : A Global Celebration of Gratitude, Passion, and Hope
Join us on January 17th, 2026 for LSM’s 11th Anniversary
Reflections on COP30 in Belém: A River of Hope for Our Common Home
At COP30 in Belém, the Laudato Si’ Movement highlighted Catholic climate leadership, Indigenous wisdom, and actionable pathways for global climate justice and care for our common home.
Faith in Action: 62 Institutions Choose the Planet Over Profit
62 faith institutions announced their divestment from fossil fuels, showing global faith leadership for climate justice and a fossil-free future rooted in the spirit of Laudato Si’.
Faith in Action: 62 Institutions Choose the Planet Over Profit
Sixty two institutions—from Catholic dioceses to Protestant banks—have announced their decision to divest from fossil fuels, sending a clear signal to world leaders: it’s time to end the fossil fuel era and embrace a future rooted in justice and care for our Common...
Laudato Si’ Movement Elevates the Voice of the Global South at COP30
From Belém to the world, the Laudato Si’ Movement raises the moral voice of the Church and the Global South, calling for faith-based climate action and justice for the poor and the planet.
Lifestyles
Living the Laudato Si’ Movement’s 2026 Priorities Together
In 2026, the Laudato Si’ Movement invites its members to turn hope into local climate action through ecological conversion, prayer, and care for our common home.
With Gratitude, Passion, and Hope – Laudato Si’ Movement 11th Anniversary Online Global Gathering
A global online prayer gathering celebrating the Laudato Si’ Movement’s 11th anniversary, Gratitude, passion and Hope
“Peace Be With You All”: Walking Toward an Unarmed and Disarming Peace
World Day of Peace 2026, unarmed and disarming peace, Pope Leo XIV peace message, Laudato Si’ peace and ecology, integral ecology and peace, Catholic peace teaching, care for creation peace
Living Advent in the Spirit of Laudato Si’
Advent 2025: A Season of Hope, Faith, and Care for Creation
Laudato Si’ voice made stronger in Europe through the ELSiA Alliance
The European Laudato Si’ Alliance (ELSiA), with the Laudato Si’ Movement as a founding member, strengthened the Laudato Si’ voice in Europe at the Raising Hope Conference, renewing the call for ecological conversion, integral ecology, and faith-based climate action across the continent. Insights from the dedicated panel with the voices of Caritas Europa, Jesc (Jesuit european social center), Justice & Peace and St Mary university (UK), Cardinal Nemet (president of Serbian Bishop conference and vice president of the Council of Bishops Conferences in Europe (CCEE).
When Faith Communities Listen to the Earth
Discover how faith communities worldwide are uniting for ethical climate action through the Laudato Si’ Movement’s Global Ethical Stocktake
Africa
Celebrating the Season of Creation 2025
By: Sister Albertina Nts’ebo Nkunyane (LSA Lesotho Chapter) The Season of Creation is celebrated yearly starting from 1st September to 4th October, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology. The theme for 2025 is “Peace with Creation,” reminding...
Bridging Continents: Africa and Europe Unite for Ecological Justice
A reflection on our recent Africa-Europe Advocacy Gathering, November 25, 2025 As the African Union–European Union Summit convened in Angola this 24-25 November, Laudato Si' Movement’s advocacy groups and partners from across two continents gathered online to weave...
Raising Hope Conference: Bernadette Crewe-Brown Reflects on Hope, the Future, and Caring for Our Common Home
By: Mwenya Chitambala Italy's Castel Gandolfo At the International Centre for the Focolare Movement's peaceful Mariapoli Centre, more than 400 representatives from the Global Laudato Si' Community came together in a potent fusion of faith and action to commemorate a...
“Show, don’t tell.” That’s what I picked from Laudato Si Africa Conference, in Uganda.
By Gabriel Dinda When I received the call for abstracts to participate in the upcoming Laudato Si' Africa Conference, I didn’t hesitate to express my interest. After ten years, since Pope Francis launched the encyclical, this conference will prove crucial in taking...
Interfaith Youth Forum in Nairobi: Youth Lead the Call for Peace with Creation
By: Mwenya Chitambala On 19–20 September 2025, Nairobi hosted the Annual Interfaith Youth Forum on Peace and Integral Ecology, organised by the Laudato Si’ Movement Africa in collaboration with JPIC Franciscans Africa and the Catholic University of Eastern Africa....
Season of Creation 2025: Africa’s Faith Communities Rise for Creation
By: Mwenya Chitambala The Season of Creation 2025 has marked a historic and deeply inspiring moment for the Church in Africa. From Ethiopia to Ghana, Nigeria to South Africa, Catholic communities and partners came together to celebrate, pray, and act under this...
Chapters
- Resources for workshops and prayers from the NH LSM chapter
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- Turning Away from Our Common Home
on January 9, 2026A Joint Statement from Prominent Catholic Advocates for Ecological Conversion and Care for Our Common Home January 9, 2026 With a single executive action […]
- Webinar: Venezuela Beyond the Headlines
on January 7, 2026As Venezuela navigates a pivotal and challenging moment in its history, the headlines often miss the most important element: the lived experience of the people […]
- Conversations at Bethany: Fr. James Martin and Work in Progress
on January 5, 2026Thursday, February 26, 7:00-8:30pm Join us as Father James Martin, SJ, reflects on vocation, important life lessons, and the unexpected steps on the path to […]
- Join Us on Jan 7, North America!
on December 11, 2025Into a time of violence and destruction, Jesus was born, bearing the Good News of God’s love, preaching peace and justice, and building strong communities of […]
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