Local encounter in Brescia, Italy.

The 2024 Laudato Si’ Movement encounters are crucial steps in preparing for the Jubilee of 2025 and shaping the future of our movement. As we confront the ecological and social crises affecting our common home, these gatherings offer invaluable opportunities for reflection, connection, and action. They allow us to pause, assess the journey so far, and move forward with renewed energy and commitment.

A key moment in this process will be the Global Online Encounter in July 2025, which will bring together members from around the world. This event will provide a platform for collective discernment, dialogue, and the introduction of new strategies to guide our movement. By fostering collaboration and empowering each member to act, it will ensure that LSM continues to lead the global fight for environmental justice.

These 2024 encounters will also strengthen the sense of solidarity and shared purpose among all Laudato Si’ Movement members. They are deeply connected to the broader mission of our movement and the vision of the pilgrim Church. As we approach 2025, we will celebrate momentous milestones, including the Jubilee of the Holy Year, the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’ and the Laudato Si’ Movement, the 800th anniversary of the Canticle of the Creatures, and crucial climate negotiations in Brazil. These celebrations and events will shape a significant chapter in our collective mission to protect creation.

The relationships and collaborations formed during these encounters are laying a strong foundation for lasting change. By gathering to share ideas, inspire each other, and work collectively, we are actively shaping a future that is more just, sustainable, and compassionate. We are not merely reacting to the ecological crisis; we are shaping the common home we wish to leave for future generations—a world rooted in Laudato Si’, where care for creation and the most vulnerable remains central to our mission.

As we look toward 2025, let us approach these encounters with open hearts and minds, ready to strengthen our movement and protect our common home. These gatherings will not only deepen our internal bonds but also equip us to become more effective agents of change in the world. Together, we can turn the tide of environmental degradation and social injustice, walking side by side toward a future of hope, healing, and renewal. In this journey, we call upon the Holy Spirit to guide, enlighten, and inspire us as we walk together toward a future of unity and peace.