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Laudato Si` (On Care for our Common Home)
One can find the full text of Pope Francis' encyclical here.
One can find the full text of Pope Francis' encyclical here.
Catholic Social Teaching: Care for Creation
One of the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching is care for creation. Click on the links below to discover more about CST and, specifically, care for creation.
One of the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching is care for creation. Click on the links below to discover more about CST and, specifically, care for creation.
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The Canticle of Creation
St. Francis of Assisi is known for his great love for God's creation. He was moved to write this beautiful canticle in praise of God, expressing his wonder at the power and beauty of nature. Songs of praise have been based on this work, also commonly referred to as "The Canticle of the Sun."
St. Francis of Assisi is known for his great love for God's creation. He was moved to write this beautiful canticle in praise of God, expressing his wonder at the power and beauty of nature. Songs of praise have been based on this work, also commonly referred to as "The Canticle of the Sun."
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Care for the Earth and Our Human Family
Now that we better understand what the Church teaches about the importance of care for creation, its connectedness to the life and dignity of others, and our call to care for both, it is time to act. The websites below have information about practical steps we can take as individuals and as communities to be better stewards of our common home. They also contain tips for advocating for care for creation and for the poor and vulnerable.
Now that we better understand what the Church teaches about the importance of care for creation, its connectedness to the life and dignity of others, and our call to care for both, it is time to act. The websites below have information about practical steps we can take as individuals and as communities to be better stewards of our common home. They also contain tips for advocating for care for creation and for the poor and vulnerable.