From Hope to Action for Our Common Home
Laudato Si’ Week 2026 marks the 11th anniversary of Pope Francis’s encyclical Laudato Si’. Under the theme “From Hope to Action,” this global week invites us to renew hope and take concrete steps to care for our planet.
Since 2015, communities around the world have been mobilizing to respond to the ecological crisis, guided by the principles of integral ecology. This movement reflects a shared commitment to building a more just, sustainable, and compassionate future.
Living Hope in Everyday Life
Hope is more than an ideal—it is expressed through our choices, our relationships, and our actions. It takes shape in simple, meaningful gestures that transform how we live together and care for creation.
As Pope Francis reminds us:
“Hope would have us recognize that there is always a way out […] that we can always do something to solve our problems.” (Laudato Si’, 61)
Turning Awareness into Action
Laudato Si’ Week is an invitation to take the next step—from awareness to action. The official website offers a wide range of resources and tools to support individuals, families, schools, parishes, and organizations in this journey.
This global movement encourages everyone to take action for the protection of creation, social justice, and the dignity of the most vulnerable.
A Message That Still Resonates
Pope Francis’s words remain as relevant as ever:
“What kind of world do we want to leave to those who come after us, to children who are now growing up?”
And:
“The cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor cannot continue. Let us care for creation.”
A Commitment Shared by the SNJM
As partners of the Laudato Si’ Movement, the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM) are actively engaged in this mission. They promote awareness, dialogue, and action for a world that respects creation.
An Invitation to Take Part
During Laudato Si’ Week, everyone is invited to take action, learn more, and get involved. Together, these efforts help protect our common home.