2025 is a breakthrough year for our common home. The 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’ and a worldwide Jubilee open doors to action throughout the year. Catholics are bringing new hope to creation. Join us!
“The work of the Church seeks not only to remind everyone of the duty to care for nature, but at the same time she must above all protect mankind from self-destruction.” Laudato Si’ 79
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This is a breakthrough year for creation, with the anniversary of Laudato Si’, a global jubilee, and major global events. Show the world that Catholics care for creation. Post your photos and stories of caring for creation with the hashtags #RaisingHope and #Catholic.
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2025 Actions
USA – Throughout the year
Pilgrims of Hope
https://CatholicPilgrimsOfHope.org
Catholic communities across the United States organize local pilgrimages to pray for the grace to encounter Christ in Creation and restore our relationships with God, Creation, and one another.
Sponsored by the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities, Catholic Relief Services, Catholic Health Association, National Association of Catholic Social Action and Mission, Catholic Climate Covenant, Catholic Impact Investing Collaborative, Francesco Collaborative, Franciscan Action Network, Franciscan Friars, Ignatian Solidarity Network, Laudato Si’ Movement, Leadership Conference of Women Religious, Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns, NETWORK, Saint Kateri Conservation Center, Sisters of Mercy, and Stuart Center for Mission.
Brazil – Throughout the year
Fraternity Campaign
https://CampanhaDaFraternidade.com.br
Parishes across Brazil reflect on fraternity and integral ecology in a year-long campaign.
Sponsored by the National Conference of Brazilian Bishops.
Asia-Pacific – Throughout the year
Inspiring Journeys: Stories of our Movement
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’ and Laudato Si’ Movement, grassroots leaders from 10 countries share their stories.
Sponsored by Laudato Si’ Movement.
Global – 24-31 May and 1 September-4 October
Integral Ecology Webinars
https://www.uisg.org/en/commissions/jpic/
Webinars celebrate Laudato Si’ Week and the Season of Creation.
Sponsored by the Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation commission of the International Union of Superiors General and the Union of Superiors General
Global – Throughout the year
Turn Debt into Hope
https://turndebtintohope.caritas.org
A global call for debt justice and transformative financial reforms brings renewed hope to communities burdened by unsustainable debt.
Sponsored by Caritas Internationalis along with a coalition of ecumenical and civil society partners.
Global – 24-31 May
Laudato Si’ Week
https://LaudatoSiWeek.org
Communities around the world celebrate the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’ by sharing its message with friends and neighbors.
Sponsored by the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, facilitated by Laudato Si’ Movement, and co-sponsored by Caritas Internationalis, Don Bosco Green Alliance, Economy of Francesco, Focolare Movement, International Young Catholic Students, OFM JPIC, UISG-USG JPIC, World Union of Catholic Women’s Organizations.
Global – 1 September-4 October
Season of Creation
https://SeasonOfCreation.org
The Season of Creation is an annual celebration of prayer and action for our common home, running from 1 September, Creation Day, through 4 October, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi.
Sponsored by the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, Dicastery for Communication, Anglican Communion, A Rocha, ACT Alliance, Christian Aid, European Christian Environmental Network, Lausanne/WEA Creation Care Network, Laudato Si’ Movement, Lutheran World Federation, Middle East Council of Churches, World Communion of Reformed Churches, World Council of Churches, and World Methodist Council.
Global – December
Laudato Si’ Action Platform Annual Report
https://LaudatoSiActionPlatform.org
The Laudato Si’ Action Platform publishes a report on participants’ actions at the end of each year. This year’s report will include information on institutions that have made progress towards public certificates of their action.
Sponsored by the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.
Catholic Action for Creation
Catholics are acting on the values that we hold dear. See how participants in the Laudato Si’ Action Platform are protecting creation.
Why 2025?
The year 2025 is a breakthrough year for creation.
Global Jubilee
10th anniversary of Laudato Si'
Global summits on our planet
Catholics have long led the way in caring for our common home. Now, we stand united, calling on governments to join us and take bold, decisive action for our common home.
Together, we will make 2025 a turning point for a just and liveable planet.