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Laudato Si' At Five

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Five years after Pope Francis published his landmark encyclical on the environment, "Laudato Si', on Care for Our Common Home," climate activists around the world are asking, Now what? EarthBeat is marking the anniversary with news stories and commentary examining the moral and practical dimensions of the climate crisis.

Climate crisis, COVID-19 demand interfaith action, say religious leaders

by Brian Roewe

Nov 6, 2020

This moment offers "an opportunity and a grace" for restoration, beginning with religion playing a vital role in nurturing greater respect for creation and one another, cardinal tells conference on Laudato Si'.

Discovering ecological conversion in the spirit of Laudato Si'

by Doug DeMeo

Jul 3, 2020

Commentary: The root of our need for change is our refusal to see and hear God's presence in His creation. Yet hope abounds in spheres of ecological farming and renewable energy, "living" homes and cities.

Discovering a 'great grace' in the time of COVID-19

by Michael Wright

Jul 1, 2020

Commentary: This time of shared crisis affords us a serendipitous opportunity to grow beyond ourselves by considering how our actions can affect others and creation itself

What it will take to do the work of Laudato Si': stewardship for all, by all

by Camellia Moses Okpodu

Jun 26, 2020

Commentary: The pope calls us to a stewardship that recognizes the needs of all living creatures and our collective capacity to care for creation. How does this challenge speak to me as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Xavier University?

Feature Series ›

Laudato Si' At Five

Climate crisis, COVID-19 demand interfaith action, say religious leaders

Discovering ecological conversion in the spirit of Laudato Si'

Discovering a 'great grace' in the time of COVID-19

What it will take to do the work of Laudato Si': stewardship for all, by all

Five years on: Exploring four puzzles in Laudato Si'

Laudato Si' five years out: five themes from a scholarly review of its impact

Laudato Si ratifica siglos de sabiduría indígena en defensa de la naturaleza

Laudato Si' validates centuries of indigenous knowledge to defend nature

Instead of a 'return to normal,' let's pursue a profound transformation

Five years ago, Pope Francis asked us to care for Earth. Have we listened?

EarthBeat Weekly: Five years after Laudato Si', how far have we come?

NCR editorial: It's past time to step up to Laudato Si'

Laudato Si' takes root in Africa, but much urgent work remains

Director general confirms Vatican bank is not invested in fossil fuels

Bishops offer diverging takes on speed of Laudato Si' assimilation

Laudato Si' anniversary an opportunity to speak up, stand up, act up

For encyclical anniversary, @billmckibben has an idea for @Pontifex

42 faith groups in 14 countries announce divestment from fossil fuels

Vatican office invites church on journey to 'total sustainability' in next decade

Former official doubts Vatican bank has fossil fuel investments

Here's what to expect for Laudato Si' Week as pope's ecology document turns five