By Bolmax Pereira* Panaji, May 27, 2026: “We require a new and universal solidarity.” (Laudato Si’, 14). Inspired by Pope Francis’ encyclical, communities in Goa are reviving farmlands, protecting rivers, switching to solar energy, and building interfaith alliances to safeguard creation. In Goa, Laudato Si’ is more than reflection—it isContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Chicalim, May 12, 2026: Participants of the Green Guardians Certificate Course in Goa shared heartfelt commitments to “care for creation,” blending spirituality, ecological awareness, and practical action in a faith-driven movement inspired by Laudato Si’. The Green Guardians Certificate Course, themed “A Lenten Path of EcologicalContinue Reading
By Lissy Maruthanakuzhy Panaji: The participants of an online Asian workshop “On reporting and documentation on environment issues” were invited to embrace social media for “Digital Shepherding for Ecological Justice.” The workshop was organized by Salesian Father George Plathottam, secretary of the Federation of Bishops’ Conferences – Office of SocialContinue Reading
Hers is a commitment that unites both service to the marginalized regardless of belief and the care of creation. This is the mission carried out by Notre Dame Sister Mary Jyotisha Kannamkal, SND in Bihar, in Northeast India. Born in Kerala in 1960, she entered her religious Congregation in 1987.Continue Reading
Mumbai: Cardinal Oswald Gracias, Archbishop of Bombay, has encouraged Catholics in India to read Pope Francis’ latest Encyclical. In a YouTube message, he spoke about Pope Francis’ Encyclical, ‘Fratelli Tutti’ (All Brothers), released to coincide with the feast of St Francis of Assisi, October 4. The title is drawn fromContinue Reading
Matters India Reporter Kolkata, September 14, 2020 — A priest catechist in Kolkata has marked Year of Laudato Si’, with the launch of what he calls ‘Stations of Creation – a Way of Beauty’ on Feast of Exaltation of the Holy Cross, September 14. The full text of the StationsContinue Reading
Vatican City, Sept. 3, 2020: Pope Francis said on Sept. 3 that science and faith together can help humanity to overcome ecological crises. Addressing a delegation of French ecological experts Sept. 3, the pope said that the Catholic Church was committed to defending the planet from exploitation. “It has noContinue Reading
By Prema Chowallur Guwahati, Sept 2, 2020: The Sisters of the Cross of Chavanod has launched a monthlong international celebration to support the Church’s efforts to save Mother Earth. The congregation’s Commission of Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) has planned to celebrate the “Season of Creation” by organizingContinue Reading
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Jun 19, 2020: With a new 200-page document, the Vatican is encouraging Catholics to put their faith into action to promote integral ecology and care of creation, following the inspiration of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato si’. The introduction of On the Journey for Care ofContinue Reading
Vatican City, Jun 5, 2020 — Pope Francis said Friday that people should not remain silent as biodiversity is threatened by destruction and exploitation, in a message marking World Environment Day. “Caring for ecosystems demands a look to the future, one that is not concerned only with the immediate momentContinue Reading
