COP21: Understanding the Paris Climate Change Conference in Light of Laudato Si’.
It’s no secret that one of Pope Francis’ goals with his Encyclical Laudato Si’ was to influence the United Nations Climate Change...
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Laudato Si’ – Post #2: Introduction and Chapter One: A Plea for Action.
In my previous post on Laudato Si’ (Post #1: Let’s All Take A Deep Breath), I encouraged you to take some time to familiarize yourself with the...
Laudato Si’ – Post #4: Chapters Three and Four – Unmasking Radical Anthropocentrism.
After today’s post, we will have passed the half way point of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Laudato Si’, exploring the main scientific, social,...
The Mystery of the Universe – Exploring Pope Francis’ Spiritual Vision of Creation in Laudato Si’
It has been announced that Pope Francis will sign a new encyclical on human fraternity on October 3rd of this year. I cannot speak for other countries, but, as...
Laudato Si’ – Post #3: Chapter Two – Pope Francis and the Last March of the Ents
Having identified the ecological crisis at the beginning of Laudato Si’, Pope Francis then explores the Church’s theological vision of creation...
The Ratzinger Foundation and Ecology: Moving Toward a New Ecological Index Based on Laudato Si’.
Recently, I gave a presentation on Pope Francis’ vision of Integral Ecology. At the end of the presentation, a person asked what new technologies we...
Laudato Si’ – Encyclical on Ecology: A Series of Posts on The Catholic Astronomer Blog
Laudato Si is a significant contribution to Catholic Social Teaching as it pertains toÊstewardship of creation; see how the seven themes of CST create a...
Laudato Si’ – Post #5: Chapter 5 – Politics, Religion, and Science at the Dinner Table? Yes, When Dinning With Pope Francis!
Eggplant Parmesan made by Yours Truly! It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to see that American politics and the Catholic Church have a...
Laudato Si’: Final Post – Chapter Six: Broadening Our Language of Reverence.
Making a sea of weeds into a garden for food at Casa Hogar Juan Pablo II in Lurin, Peru. The last chapter of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Laudato Si’...
Laudato NO and the Myth of Climate Change
It seems our leaders are taking climate science seriously. Since the start of 2021 the United States has rejoined the Paris climate accord and engaged in...