Leo XIV: TO THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE “RAISING HOPE” CONFERENCE ON THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ENCYCLICAL LAUDATO SI’

My dear sisters and brothers, peace be with you.

Before continuing with a few prepared remarks, I would like to thank the two speakers who preceded me. And I would like to add that there is indeed an action hero with us this afternoon, it is all of you, who are working together to make a difference.

As we commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Encyclical Laudato Si’ on care for our common home, I cordially greet the organizers, the speakers, the participants and all of those who made the “Raising Hope” Conference possible. I especially thank the Laudato Si’ Movement for supporting the dissemination and implementation of Pope Francis message from the very beginning.

This Encyclical has greatly inspired the Catholic Church and many people of goodwill. It has proven to be a source of dialogue. Ithas given rise to reflection groups, academic programs in schools and universities, and partnerships and projects of various kinds on every continent. Many dioceses and religious institutes have been moved to take action to care for our common home, helping once more to give priority to the poor and marginalized in the process. Its impact has even extended to international summits, ecumenical and interreligious dialogue, economic and business circles, as well as theological and bioethical studies. The phrase “care for our common home” has also been included in academic, scientific and political addresses and speeches.

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