Building Integrity for Mission
Pope Francis, in an interview to the Argentine state news agency Telam, reflected on the world situation today, the conflict in Ukraine, which he said was a time to rethink the concept of a just war, the post coronavirus situation, the importance of youth, role of the United Nations, the environment and his pontificate. Telam provided an English translation that Vatican News published on July.
The wait is nearly over: Laudato Si’ Week 2022 is almost here! World-renowned speakers. Local leaders who have been there, done that. And the first-ever public sneak peek of The Invitation, a new film featuring Pope Francis. There is so much more happening in Laudato Si’ Week, including global events in Uganda, Italy, Ireland, Brazil, and the Philippines, along with hundreds of local events.
We are so pleased to join in celebration with you during Laudato Si’ Week 2022 from May 22 to 29. This global event invites Catholic communities to celebrate the seventh anniversary of Pope Francis’ landmark encyclical on creation care, rejoicing in the progress we have made in bringing Laudato Si’ to life. The theme for the week of May 22-29 is “Listening and Journeying Together.”
Pope Francis’ message for World Peace Day, held annually on Jan. 1, focuses on dialogue, education and work as tools for building lasting peace. The message for January 1, 2022 begins with a quote from the prophet Isaiah: “How lovely on the mountains are the feet of the messenger of joy who reports peace” (Isaiah 52:7). However, peace as an integral development remains a distant dream for many.
In his annual message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Pope Francis stated that “our societies will have a ‘colorful’ future, enriched by diversity and by cultural exchanges,” stressing the need to learn to live together, in harmony and Read More …