Regional Advocacy
Form
News from regions
African Climate Dialogues kick off on the way to COP27
A group of organisations based in Africa and in Europe is starting a process to tackle challenging climate-related topics in the African context in the run-up to the next UN climate change conference, COP27, scheduled to take place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, between 6-18 November 2022.
The Healing Power of Nature
Image source: Envato: michelangeloop/Cycling in the mountains The following essay about nature, Laudato Si’ and healing was written by Christina Leaño, MA, Associate Director of Laudato Si' Movement. It was originally published in Health Progress: Journal of the...
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, integral ecology and traditional wisdom
An inspiring saint for July: Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, patron of the native peoples, integral ecology and traditional wisdom.
Sisters, ‘daughters of the Church’, caring for Mother Earth
Sr. Narguis Yousaf, from the Sisters of Charity of St. Jeanne Antide Thouret in Pakistan, speaks about her ecological conversion and gives us a glimpse of the ample efforts the Sisters of Charity are overtaking to care for creation.
Where is God in natural disasters?
Where is God in natural disasters? Father Joshtrom Isaac Kureethadam of the Vatican reflects on the age-old question in this special story.
From lockdown to leadership
A Laudato Si’ Animator in Paraguay shares his inspirational ecological conversion story. Read all about how Arnaldo is mobilizing his whole community to care for God’s creation.
Season of Creation 2022’s symbol: the burning bush
The burning bush is the Season of Creation 2022’s symbol and the theme “Listen to the voice of creation”. Find out more by reading this blog.
Where does all the plastic we throw away go?
On International Plastic Bag Free Day we tell you the story of the Plastic Bank organization, which fights to reduce plastic’s footprint in the oceans.
Catholic organizations warn against Green Washing ahead of crucial CCDA vote
Brussels, 5th July 2022 - As the European Parliament prepares to vote tomorrow on whether to veto the Commission’s proposal for a Complementary Climate Delegated Act (CCDA) during its plenary session in Strasbourg, CIDSE, the Jesuit European Social Centre (JESC) and...
Laudato Si’ Movement mourns loss of Cardinal Claudio Hummes
Laudato Si’ Movement mourns the loss of Cardinal Claudio Hummes, a lifetime defender of the poor and advocate for God’s creation.