About Laudato si’

I believe that Saint Francis is the example par excellence of care for the vulnerable and of an integral ecology lived out joyfully and authentically… He was particularly concerned for God’s creation and for the poor and outcast. He loved, and was deeply loved for his joy, his generous self-giving, his openheartedness. He was a mystic and a pilgrim who lived in simplicity and in wonderful harmony with God, with others, with nature and with himself. He shows us just how inseparable the bond is between concern for nature, justice for the poor, commitment to society, and interior peace.

 – Pope Francis, Laudato Si’ 10

Credit: D Abeygoda; Shutterstock.com
Credit: D Abeygoda; Shutterstock.com

Laudato si’ is a recent letter from Pope Francis, which is addressed to “every person living on this planet”.  Written in a conversational tone, it is a fairly short and easy-to-read social encyclical about taking better care of our common home.  Taking inspiration from St Francis of Assisi, it invites us to examine our lives and work with others to care for God’s creation.  Click on the links below to learn more about the encyclical, find related resources and contacts, and discover how you can bring the teaching of Laudato si’ to life.