In 2015, Pope Francis called out to the world to heed the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor. The encyclical letter Laudato Si’: On care for our common home proposed a unified vision of the crises facing our planet and its creatures, including us humans. Five years later, we are in the midst of a pandemic that makes our interdependence glaringly evident. We need urgent change. Consecrated life communities have been at the forefront of the ecological movement years before Laudato Si’. Their voice must continue to be heard in the public square and in our own Catholic Church, to call for a just ecological transition.
Laudato Si’
Caring for Creation
and future generations
In this issue of ad vitam, our contributors renew their outlook on Laudato Si’ and current issues, and we welcome testimonies and reflections from religious communities and their collaborators. Please pass on the webzine link to your community and networks! We look forward to continuing our work with you for a sustainable future. Enjoy the summer, revel in Creation, and be safe.
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ad vitam is a webzine launched in the Fall of 2019 by the Canadian Religious Conference. Featuring articles and audiovisual contents, ad vitam proposes theological and pastoral reflections on the Catholic Church and consecrated life. This resource aims to serve religious communities and their leadership, as well as readers interested in consecrated life and Church issues.