Laudato Si’

In a show of unity, representatives from civil society, faith-based groups, and the government gathered on Friday, September 20, 2024, at the Maryhill School of Theology for "Hope for Creation: Dialogue for a Fossil Fuel-Free Future in the Philippines."

A Hong Kong cardinal invited the faithful to undergo a profound journey of conversion, which he
described as one of the keys to mitigating climate crisis.

A lay minister known for his visual arts has taken on mentoring, especially young talents like an indigenous Mangyan youth, whose painting skills offer an alternative to environmentally harmful charcoal production.

Bishop Ruperto Santos said, "We can show that we are God’s true children when we care for His creation, “and in doing so, we give back in a way that honours God.”

"As stewards of the earth, it is incumbent upon us to nurture and safeguard our planet," remarked Bishop Rozario.

The project covers 55 hectares of the extraterritorial area at Castel Gandolfo, divided into 35 hectares of beautiful gardens and 20 hectares of agricultural and livestock land, greenhouses, and service buildings, said Vatican News.

“In this issue the religious leader has a voice to say something and to add motivation to the present commitment of the world to tackle this issue,” Cardinal Pietro Parolin said.