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General
National Meeting of the Laudato Si’ Movement – Cameroon Chapter
By: Henry Alix Effa Chargé de la communication du Chapitre LSM Cameroun. Report on Saturday, 29 November 2025 The second national meeting of the Cameroon Chapter of the Laudato Si’ Movement was held on Saturday, 29 November 2025, in Yaoundé. It brought together eight...
Why Ending Fossil Fuels Matters for the Laudato Si’ Movement
The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty addresses the climate crisis by ending fossil fuel expansion and promoting a just transition rooted in care for creation and climate justice.
Laudato Si’ Movement Launches Lent 2026 Resources Focused on Prayer and Ecological Conversion
Rome, Italy — The Laudato Si’ Movement has launched its Lent 2026 prayer resources, inviting individuals and communities worldwide to live the Lenten season through prayer, contemplation, and care for our common home. Rooted in Christian spirituality and inspired by...
How to Pray with Us During Lent 2026
Lent 2026 prayer journey rooted in contemplation and creation care
Young Voices, Shared Vision: SECAM Youth Leaders Seminar on the Future of the Church in Africa
By: Gloria Munyiva Wambua This was a meaningful gathering that highlighted care for our common home as an essential part of the Church’s mission in Africa today. From the outset, the seminar affirmed that ecological responsibility is not a separate concern, but a...
LSM’s Monthly Prayer Guide – February 2026 – for the grace of contemplation that sustains us in times of ecological and social crisis.
February 2026Monthly Prayer GuideWe pray this month as a global Laudato Si' family, asking for the grace of contemplation that sustains us in times of ecological and social crisis.Editorial pageLent invites us into a sacred journey of return — a return to the heart of...
Eco-Conversion
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.
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’.
Prophetic Advocacy
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).
Your Money, Your Power: A Simple Guide to Divestment
Learn the basics of fossil fuel divestment and how your organization can invest in clean energy for a sustainable future
Lifestyles
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
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.
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...
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...
Chapters
- Conversations at Bethany
on February 16, 2026Father James Martin, SJ, will reflect on vocation, little but critical life lessons, and the unexpected steps along the path to finding his way to where he is […]
- Building a Culture of Care for Creation at St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Bridgewater
on February 16, 2026The Green Team at St. Bernard of Clairvaux parish in Bridgewater has been contributing to parish life through initiatives to reduce energy consumption, […]
- Statement from Catholic Climate Covenant and Laudato Si’ Movement on the EPA’s Rescission of the Endangerment Finding
on February 13, 2026Catholic Climate Covenant and Laudato Si’ Movement are deeply alarmed and disappointed by today’s decision by the Environmental Protection Agency to […]
- Homily 28th Sunday Ordinary Time C, October 12, 2025 Francis House of Prayer – Msgr. Vincent Gartland
on January 28, 2026Msgr. Vincent Gartland, in his homily in the Celebration of the Holy Eucharist in the inaugural meeting of the New Jersey Chapter of the Laudato Si Movement, […]
- From Prayer to Action: Standing for Human Dignity
on January 27, 2026“Disregard for the duty to cultivate and maintain a proper relationship with my neighbour, for whose care and custody I am responsible, ruins my relationship […]
- Feb. 1: Youth Climate Summit
on January 26, 2026Do you know any high school students, teachers, or youth ministers? Please forward this invitation to them. Boston Area Catholic Youth Climate SummitJoin us on […]