Laudato Si’ and the new evangelization
For many years now, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has been deeply engaged in issues of ecology and care for the earth.
We can point to the innovative efforts of our Creation Sustainability Ministry. We can also point to the many parishes and individuals who promote environmental awareness and work to protect our communities — especially poor and minority communities — from the impact of pollution and environmental degradation.
So for me, and I know for many of you, Laudato Si’ (“Praised Be”), Pope Francis’ new encyclical on care of the earth is a welcome and challenging resource.