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“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
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...
Laudato Si’ Movement 2026: From Hope to Action
In 2026, the Laudato Si’ Movement turns “Hope into Action,” mobilizing Catholic communities worldwide for ecological conversion, stronger grassroots leadership, and bold climate advocacy.
Christ Is Born — Let Us Keep Raising Hope Into Action
This Christmas 2025 , the global Laudato Si’ Movement celebrates an Advent pilgrimage of hope turned into action through community, prayer, and care for our common home.
Advent Pilgrimage: Walking the Virtues of Laudato Si’
Advent Pilgrimage: Walk the virtues of Laudato Si’ with this daily guide that helps you prepare your heart, renew your hope, and live an Advent in harmony with creation.
Eco-Conversion
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’ 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).
Europe’s Bishops call to EU for a renewed global commitment ahead of COP30
Ahead of COP30 in Belém, Europe’s Bishops call on the EU to strengthen its climate action and global leadership through a just energy transition and care for creation.
Make Your Divestment Commitment during COP30
Learn the basics of fossil fuel divestment and how your organization can invest in clean energy for a sustainable future
National Shrine celebrates All Souls’ Day with a Laudato Si’ gesture
During the All Souls’ Day Mass at the National Shrine of Brazil, water blessed by Pope Leo XIV and brought from Greenland by the Laudato Si’ Movement symbolized a global call for ecological conversion and urgent care for our Common Home, in preparation for COP 30.
Prophetic Advocacy
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
Europe’s Bishops call to EU for a renewed global commitment ahead of COP30
Ahead of COP30 in Belém, Europe’s Bishops call on the EU to strengthen its climate action and global leadership through a just energy transition and care for creation.
Make Your Divestment Commitment during COP30
Learn the basics of fossil fuel divestment and how your organization can invest in clean energy for a sustainable future
National Shrine celebrates All Souls’ Day with a Laudato Si’ gesture
During the All Souls’ Day Mass at the National Shrine of Brazil, water blessed by Pope Leo XIV and brought from Greenland by the Laudato Si’ Movement symbolized a global call for ecological conversion and urgent care for our Common Home, in preparation for COP 30.
Water Blessed by Pope Leo XIV Travels Through Brazil and Arrives at COP30
Water blessed by Pope Leo XIV travels from Greenland to Brazil, inspiring faith-based climate action ahead of COP30 and highlighting the Church’s commitment to ecological justice.
COP30: A Call for Catholics to Care for Our Common Home
Learn how Catholics can act for creation at COP30 through prayer, advocacy, and the People’s Determined Contributions (PDC).
Lifestyles
Europe’s Bishops call to EU for a renewed global commitment ahead of COP30
Ahead of COP30 in Belém, Europe’s Bishops call on the EU to strengthen its climate action and global leadership through a just energy transition and care for creation.
When Governments Delay, People Act: The People’s Determined Contributions (PDCs)
Inspired by Laudato Si’, the People’s Determined Contributions (PDC) campaign empowers people of faith and goodwill to take bold climate action where government pledges fall short.
United in Faith and in Caring for Creation
During the historic visit of King Charles III and Queen Camilla to the Vatican, the Laudato Si’ Movement participated in an ecumenical celebration alongside Pope Leo XIV.
What Will Our Answer Be? A Call to Care for Creation
Raising Hope Conference Sparks Global Climate Commitments October 2025 | Castel Gandolfo, Italy A few days have passed since the Raising Hope Conference in Castel Gandolfo — a historic gathering that brought together more than 1,000 people from 80 countries, united by...
Seeds of Hope: Catholics Around the World Cultivate Peace with Creation
Catholics around the world united during the Season of Creation 2025 to cultivate peace with creation.
An Eco Spiritual Retreat with the Sisters of Christ in France
Approximately 45 Sisters of Christ from various parts of the world, including France, Madagascar, Cameroon, and Chile, recently gathered in a retreat at the Priory of Saint Thomas in Epernon, France. The theme of the retreat was "Safeguarding Our Common Home and...
Africa
Lighting the Way: Renewable Energy and the Dignity of Life
By: Mwenya Chitambala On 8 September, LSM Africa hosted the side event “Lighting the Way: Renewable Energy and the Dignity of Life” at the Addis Ababa International Convention Centre. The session showcased Catholic-led renewable energy initiatives across Africa, from...
Laudato Si’ Movement Africa Mark the Season of Creation with a Holy Mass
By: Mwenya Chitambala The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis Ababa was more than a political gathering; it was a moment where faith and action converged for the future of our continent. For us, as the Africa region of the Laudato Si’ Movement, it was an...
Building Faithful Voices for Energy Transition in Lubumbashi
By: Mwenya Chitambala In August, our team gathered in Lubumbashi, DRC, for an in-person Training on Energy Transition that brought together an inspiring number of participants, 130 in the room, with many more following via Radio Maria’s livestream. This training was...
Laudato Si Movement Africa Team joins the Africa Just Transition Network 2025 Annual Meeting
Author: Mwenya Chitambala, Reagan Wafula From 22–24 July, LSM-Africa joined over 15 NGOs and CSOs in Johannesburg for the Africa Just Transition Network (AJTN) Annual Meeting, held under the theme “Beyond Coal, Beyond Oil & Gas, Towards a Just Transition.” The...
Grassroots Voices Shape Africa’s Environmental Future at AMCEN@40
Author: Laudato Si Movement, Evans Otieli, Flavian Wanzala What happens when grassroots leaders step onto the continental stage? At AMCEN@40, we witnessed it firsthand. Evans Otieli and Flavian Wanzala, dedicated Laudato Si’ Animators, joined this historic Regional...
The spirit of la Teranga, Dakar stands and believes in the Transition to Renewable Energy.
Africa climate summit, Senegal adaptation, Senegal renewable energy, senegal catholic, Senegal just transition
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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