Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si, "On Care for our Common Home", was released on June 18, 2015. This much anticipated letter marks a significant addition to the topic of environmental stewardship within the tradition of Catholic Social Teaching. It is hoped by many to also mark a watershed moment in Catholic thought about humanity's relationship with the Earth and our consequent moral responsibilities.
This research guide is designed to assist interested users in locating resources for independent research on the encyclical.
Links to Laudato Si:
Read the Encyclical on the Vatican's Website
Download and read the Encyclical as a PDF