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A Global Return to the Heart: 300 Voices United for Creation During Lent
Over 300 people from around the world joined the Laudato Si’ Movement’s global Lenten Prayer Service, uniting in prayer for ecological conversion and care for our common home.
Fifth Sunday of Lent: The Resurrection of Lazarus and a Call to Care for Life
Lazarus, Come Out”: Fifth Sunday of Lent Reflection on Compassion and Care for Creation
Catholic Leaders Call for a Just Transition Beyond Fossil Fuels to Protect Our Common Home
Catholic leaders from the Global South and Europe launch a manifesto calling for a just transition beyond fossil fuels. The Laudato Si’ Movement highlights the moral and theological case for climate action and protecting vulnerable communities.
Presentation of the Manifesto of the Churches of the Global South and Europe for Our Common Home
Towards Peace with Creation: An Urgent Call for a Just Transition Beyond Fossil Fuels Catholic Church leaders from Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia, Oceania, and Europe will present a joint manifesto on March 16 calling on the international community to...
Global Lenten Prayer Service Invites the World to Return to the Heart of God and Creation
March 14, 2026 | Online The Laudato Si’ Movement will host a global online Lenten Prayer Service, “Returning to the Heart of God and Creation,” on March 14, 2026, inviting people worldwide to enter a moment of contemplation, ecological mourning, and renewed commitment...
Fourth Sunday of Lent: The healing of the man born blind and the call back to community
A reflection for the Fourth Sunday of Lent on the Gospel of Jesus healing the man born blind, revealing how faith, transformation, and community lead us toward the light of Christ.
Eco-Conversion
Save the Date for Laudato Si’ Week 2026
Laudato Si’ Week 2026 (May 17–24) invites Catholics worldwide to join the Laudato Si’ Action Platform and take one concrete action inspired by Laudato Si’ to care for our common home.
Is the Laudato Si’ Animator Training for You?
Join the Laudato Si’ Animator Training to equip Catholic leaders, educators, youth ministers, and faith advocates with the tools to lead integral ecology and climate action in their communities.
Third Sunday of Lent: The Samaritan Woman: Thirst for God
Explore the Gospel of the Samaritan woman this Third Sunday of Lent—thirst for God, living water, and responding to the cry of the poor.
LSM’s Monthly Prayer Guide – March 2026 – We pray for the gift of Sister Water, precious and life-giving, a living sign of your love within creation. Grant us responsibility and wisdom
March 2026Monthly Prayer Guide We pray for the gift of Sister Water, precious and life-giving, a living sign of your love within creation. Grant us responsibility and wisdom to protect and conserve her through faithful care and just policies. Make us instruments of...
Second Sunday of Lent The Transfiguration and Ecological Conversion
Second Sunday of Lent Gospel: Matthew 17:1–9
Lenten Prayer Service: Returning to the Heart of God and Creation
Returning to the Heart of God and Creation, a transformative online gathering for ecological conversion, contemplation, and the relaunch of the Creation Care Prayer Network.
Prophetic Advocacy
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
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...
Lifestyles
Save the Date for Laudato Si’ Week 2026
Laudato Si’ Week 2026 (May 17–24) invites Catholics worldwide to join the Laudato Si’ Action Platform and take one concrete action inspired by Laudato Si’ to care for our common home.
Is the Laudato Si’ Animator Training for You?
Join the Laudato Si’ Animator Training to equip Catholic leaders, educators, youth ministers, and faith advocates with the tools to lead integral ecology and climate action in their communities.
Third Sunday of Lent: The Samaritan Woman: Thirst for God
Explore the Gospel of the Samaritan woman this Third Sunday of Lent—thirst for God, living water, and responding to the cry of the poor.
Second Sunday of Lent The Transfiguration and Ecological Conversion
Second Sunday of Lent Gospel: Matthew 17:1–9
Lenten Prayer Service: Returning to the Heart of God and Creation
Returning to the Heart of God and Creation, a transformative online gathering for ecological conversion, contemplation, and the relaunch of the Creation Care Prayer Network.
First Sunday of Lent 2026 Reflection: Jesus in the Desert and the Freedom to Choose the Good
Lent 2026: Reordering Desires for creation
Africa
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
Hope for Madagascar: Renewable Energy & Justice
Africa, Renewable energy, Raising Hope
Celebrating 10 Years of Laudato Si’ Across Africa – Reflections from Laudato Si’ Week 2025
Author: Mwenya Chitambala From May 24 to 31, a wave of joy, faith, and purpose swept across Africa as communities united to celebrate Laudato Si’ Week 2025! This year’s celebration was more than just a commemoration — it marked the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’,...
Chapters
- Creation Care is Health Care
on April 13, 2026April 22 at 7 pm on Zoom. An Earth Day Webinar. Use the QR code or this link to register: […]
- Christians and Climate Change Podcast Featuring Lorna Gold
on April 9, 2026What does it mean to care for creation as an expression of our faith? Dr. Samuel Shephard speaks with Lorna Gold, of the Laudato Si’ Movement, about Pope […]
- A Tree Grows at St. Bernard de Clairvaux
on April 2, 2026A few weeks ago we shared the picture of a bare tree at St. Bernard de Clairvaux in Bridgewater. When parishioners perform acts that care for creation by […]
- Laudato Si’ Movement Opens Registration for the 2026 Laudato Si’ Animators Training
on March 30, 2026Global online program equips Catholics and people of goodwill to lead local climate and ecological action inspired by faith The program responds to the urgent […]
- A Simple Life in Harmony with Creation
on March 13, 2026We warmly invite you to attend this retreat on May 16 sponsored by the Laudato Si’ Movement New Jersey Chapter. Please click on the title above to get all […]
- Manifesto of the Churches of the Global South for Our Common Home
on March 13, 2026🌿Churches from the Global South and Europe raise a clear voice for our common home. Catholic leaders from Latin America, Africa, Asia, Oceania, and Europe […]