Encyclical on environment intended for all, Pope says

June 15, 2015

Following his June 14 Angelus address, Pope Francis spoke about his upcoming encyclical.

“As it was announced, an encyclical letter on the care of creation will be published,” he said. “I invite you to accompany this event with a renewed attention to situations of environmental degradation, but also of recovery … This encyclical is addressed to all: let us pray so that all may receive its message and grow in the responsibility towards the common home that God has entrusted to all.”

The Pontiff also recalled that June 14 is the World Day of Blood Donors.

“To all who donate, I express appreciation and especially invite the youth to follow their example,” he said.

 

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Further information:

• Le parole del Papa alla recita dell’Angelus (Holy See Press Office)
• Zenit translation
• The Pope calls for increased attention for the environment (Vatican Radio)
• Angelus Domini 2015.06.14 (Vatican YouTube)