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Laudato Si. An encyclical letter by Pope Francis, released in 2015, that addresses the urgent need for environmental stewardship and social justice. Subtitled “On Care for Our Common Home,” it emphasizes the moral responsibility to protect the planet, especially for the sake of the poor and vulnerable who are disproportionately affected by environmental degradation. Pope Francis introduces the concept of “integral ecology,” which recognizes the interconnectedness of environmental, social, economic, and cultural issues, calling for a holistic approach to solving these challenges.
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Laudato Deum. Pope Francis’s 2023 apostolic exhortation, builds on Laudato Si’, urging urgent global action on climate change. It critiques overreliance on technology, highlights the disproportionate burden on the poor, and criticizes inadequate international cooperation. Francis calls for grassroots action, ecological conversion, and cultural shifts to address environmental and social crises
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Laudato Si’ Movement. A global Catholic organization inspired by Pope Francis’s 2015 encyclical Laudato Si’, which calls for care for the Earth and vulnerable communities. It mobilizes individuals and institutions worldwide for ecological conversion, advocating climate justice, sustainable practices, and divestment from fossil fuels. The movement focuses on prayer, grassroots initiatives, advocacy at policy levels, and community engagement to address the climate crisis and promote integral ecology
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