Franciscan Father Richard Rohr Discusses Laudato Si

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Listen to Father Richard Rohrs talk on Pope Francis Encyclical Letter on the Environment, Laudato Si. Rev. Rohr presented the talk at the Francis Factor conference in Albuquerque on Aug. 30-Sept. 1. The audio comes courtesy of the Center for Action and Contemplation.

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Childrens Video on Pope Francis Encyclical Laudato Si

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Created in collaboration with Caritas Internationalis, humanitarian aid organizations throughout the world, this video provides a quick summary of Pope Francis’ letter Laudato Si for elementary school students. The encyclical Laudato Si is addressed to every person on this planet and asks all of us to protect our common home, the earth.  Pope Francis speaks openly about the devastating damage that has been done to the planet and how it most hurts the poor and vulnerable around the world. He asks us to remember that creation is "a common good, belonging to all and meant for all”.

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