Environmental and social issues are interconnected. As Pope Francis teaches in Laudato Si’ a truly ecological approach must respond to “do the both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor” (LS 49). Through education, reflection and action, the Jesuit network addresses this compound crisis. So far, over 20 Jesuit institutions have pledged to join the global Church in its journey to implement the teachings of Laudato Si’.
Whether conducting research on climate change or cultivating organic farms, our network is committed to protecting nature and caring for the most vulnerable. Ultimately, we seek a society that prioritizes integral human development over profit.
January 3, 2024—In the countryside of the southern African nation of Zambia, a group of farmers is reimagining agriculture for…
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Farmers come to Kasisi’s facilities from across central Zambia to learn about sustainable crop growth, animal husbandry, and grain and yogurt production. The Jesuit Conference team visited Kasisi to see firsthand how this community is carving a unique path through agricultural methods that both respond to climate change and return a profit to small-scale farmers.
Laudato Si’ challenges the global church to embark on a journey of renewal — a journey that heals our fractured relationships with Creator, Creation and each other. We’ve created this resource to help the Ignatian family put begin this journey with the tools of Ignatian spirituality.
The journey to ecological justice begins with individual and institutional change, examining our consumption patterns and healing our relationship with creation. Ignatian spirituality can provide a helpful framework to guide our reflections and actions toward environmental justice.
