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SECAM-JPDC Statement on Laudate Deum & COP28
Delivered at the "Faith and the Future webinar: Empowering Environmental Stewardship through the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty" Webinar, 12 October 2023, organized by Laudato Si' Movement. As Catholic communities in Africa, we ask the leaders at the 28th...
Charting a Sustainable Future through the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty
By Ashley Kitisya, Fossil Free Campaigner for Africa In the heart of a recent webinar, titled "Faith and the Future: Empowering the Future through the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty," a diverse panel of experts and an engaged audience gathered, united by a...
SOC concluded in community, letting justice and peace flow
A new Season of Creation has concluded, being celebrated by thousands around the world
In thanksgiving for the “flowing rivers”, we conclude the Season of Creation
The Season of Creation concluded on October 4th with a prayer meeting that gave thanks for the many fruits as well as challenges that occurred during the ecumenical season in 2023.
Manifesto on Accelerating the Just Energy Transition in terms of Integral Ecology
2nd Symposium for the Common Home Care of Latin America and the Caribbean7 September 2023 We, members of church and civil society organizations, of the scientific and academic community, and the Church, in communion with different denominations of faith, convened at...
Manifesto on Accelerating the Just Energy Transition in terms of Integral Ecology
2nd Symposium for the Common Home Care of Latin America and the Caribbean 7 September 2023 We, members of church and civil society organisations, of the scientific and academic community, and the Church, in communion with different denominations of faith, convened at...
Faith leaders unite to support an inclusive loss and damage fund ahead of COP28, championing the cause of the poor
One week after the release of Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation Laudate Deum, faith leaders around the world are endorsing support for a Loss and Damage Fund to mitigate the detrimental and unjust impacts of climate change already affecting the poor. Many Global...
Laudate Deum presented to the press in the Vatican Gardens
The Holy See presented the apostolic exhortation Laudate Deum to the press, with the participation of scientists, activists and witnesses to the climate crisis.
Some key quotations of Laudate Deum
INTRODUCTION “Eight years have passed since I published the Encyclical Letter Laudato Si’, when I wanted to share with all of you, my brothers and sisters of our suffering planet, my heartfelt concerns about the care of our common home. Yet, with the passage of time,...
Laudate Deum Frequently Asked Questions
1. Whom is Laudate Deum addressed to? As the Pope states in the opening, it is meant for “all people of good will” about the climate crisis. However, just like in Laudato Si’ he addresses “every person living on this planet” due to the gravity of the situation, in...