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Pope Urges Faithful to Embrace Ecology and Christ

11/20/2025

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Pope Leo XIV stated at his general audience on November 19, 2025, that faith connects with reality through ecology.
He cited Christ's death and resurrection as foundational and urged Catholics to care for creation.
He called for a contemplative approach to environmental issues and support for contemplative communities.
He acknowledged climate-change challenges and looked ahead to a 2026 Vatican event for children, encouraging faithful to center their lives around Christ.

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Pope Leo XIV stated at his general audience on November 19, 2025, that faith connects with reality through ecology.
He cited Christ's death and resurrection as foundational and urged Catholics to care for creation.
He called for a contemplative approach to environmental issues and support for contemplative communities.
He acknowledged climate-change challenges and looked ahead to a 2026 Vatican event for children, encouraging faithful to center their lives around Christ.