As the world prepares for COP30, the UN climate summit taking place in Brazil this November, Laudato Si’ Movement joined a full house at The Gate Picturehouse Cinema in Notting Hill for a powerful evening of storytelling, reflection, and moral urgency. The Green Screen premiere of The Letter – A Message for our Earth brought together faith leaders, activists, scientists, and everyday people compelled by one common call: to care for our common home.
Held during London Climate Action Week and just ahead of the UN’s Global Ethical Stocktake regional dialogue, the screening reminded attendees that climate action is not just a political imperative—it is a deeply human, moral, and spiritual one.
A Message from the Heart of the Church
The Letter captures an extraordinary encounter between Pope Francis and grassroots leaders from across the globe—including the voices of the poor, the young, the Indigenous, and wildlife.
“What struck me most,” shared Nicolas Brown, director of the film, “was how personal this issue is to Pope Francis—and how universal the pain and hope of these communities are. The film is a reminder that this is not just a policy issue. It’s a human story.”
The Letter not only brings to life the profound call of the 2015 Laudato Si’ encyclical—it shows how this call is echoing in the hearts and actions of people worldwide.
A Panel for Prophetic Action
Following the screening, a panel of climate justice leaders reflected on the urgent need for moral clarity and collective action.
Mary Robinson, member of The Elders, co-chair of the Global Ethical Stocktake, and former President of Ireland, emphasized: “The climate crisis is, amongst other things, fundamentally a matter of justice. Those least responsible are paying the highest price. Films like this help us reframe the conversation with the urgency and empathy it demands.”
Representing the voice of the global Catholic climate movement, Dr. Lorna Gold, Executive Director of Laudato Si’ Movement, shared: “Pope Francis’ letter issued in 2015, Laudato Si’, is not just a document—it’s a profound and enduring spiritual call to action. This film shows what happens when that call reaches the hearts of people on the frontlines of climate injustice. It invites each of us to respond with courage and hope.”
Caption: Nicolas Brown, Lorna Gold, and Mary Robinson during Screening
Towards a Global Ethical Stocktake
The event was more than a film premiere—it was a moral gathering of minds and hearts ahead of what may be a watershed moment: the Global Ethical Stocktake, a UN process meant to assess how countries are measuring up to the values needed to meet the climate crisis.
The message was clear: climate change is not only about science and policy—it is about dignity, equity, and our shared future. And people of faith have a unique responsibility to respond with hope, truth, and prophetic love.
Watch and Share “The Letter”
The Letter continues its limited cinema run in the UK through Picturehouse’s Green Screen series. Future dates will be announced at picturehouses.com/greenscreen. The film is also available online, and it has already reached over 10 million viewers worldwide.
Let’s continue the conversation: Watch, reflect, and bring The Letter to your community. Because the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor can no longer be ignored.