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Papal Encyclical

On June 18, Pope Francis released an encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si'​, which was welcomed by faith organizations and religious institutions worldwide. Below is a collection of statements on the encyclical.
  • US Conference of Catholic Bishops statement on the encyclical
  • Evangelical Lutheran Church in America statement on the encyclical
  • Friends Committee on National Legislation statement.
  • Lutheran World Federation statement.
  • Creation Justice Ministries and National Council of Churches joint statement.
  • Sisters of Mercy statement.
  • Maryknoll statement.
  • Columban statement
  • Interfaith Power & Light statement.
  • NETWORK's statement.
  • Church World Service statement.
  • Presbyterian Church USA statement.
  • Christian Reformed Church statement and press release.


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