The document
Read the text in full: “Laudato Si’“
Overview: All creation sings God’s praise, but people are silencing it, pope says
Highlights: Quotes from Laudato Si’
Commentary
Expert commentary: Dr. Lawrence Tanner, director of Le Moyne College’s Center for the Study of Environmental Change
Expert commentary: Biologist Sister Caryn Crook, OSF, on Laudato Si‘
Expert commentary: Former Vatican astronomer Father George Coyne, SJ, weighs in
Speakers: Encyclical comes at crucial time with message for all
Reaction
Bishop Cunningham: “Laudato Si’ should inspire conversations within our own faith communities”
Reaction: From border to academia, enthusiasm for papal encyclical runs high
Catholic leaders: U.S. Catholic leaders laud Pope Francis for encyclical on environment
U.S. Bishops: Pope speaks as a pastor in call to protect earth, USCCB president says
Faith leaders: Church leaders see encyclical as opening new wave of climate action
Archbishop Cupich: Encyclical is a “watershed moment for the church, for humanity and for the planet”
Take action
Action: The pope’s practical tips for helping the environment
Resources
Definitions: Glossary of terminology used in Laudato Si’
For parishes and families: Resources from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
