Laudato Si' Program - Caring for the Common Home

On May 24, 2015, Pope Francis wrote and released the encyclical Laudato Si': Care for the common home. This is the Pope's first encyclical devoted entirely to the crisis of our planetary home. Inspired by his apostolic name of St. Francis of Assisi, and the saint's profound communion with all of Creation (evident in the Canticle of Creation that inspired the title of the Encyclical), the Pope issued a strong, urgent appeal to the Church and “all people of good will” to come together in response to “the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor.” (LS 49)

In response to the above urgent call, Caritas Dalat as a local unit is committed to turning Laudato Si into action. Laudato si becomes the guideline for Catitas' programs and activities at the diocesan, parish and community levels, aiming to (1) pray for and with creation, (2) choose a simpler lifestyle, (3) try to participate in mobilizing many people to join hands to protect the common home. The program is also connected with the Laudato Si Movement around the world in learning, praying, accompanying as well as in campaigns.