Pope Leo XIV takes over the ecological dedication of Francesco and launches him again. In this article we investigate the environmental vision of the new Pontiff and his appeal to a more responsible church towards the earth and future generations
Pope Leo XIV, The Ecological Pontiff: “Care for creation is a moral responsibility”
Vatican City – Pope Leone XIVNew pope from the Catholic Church, has a North -American face and a global mission. His first message is clear: a concrete commitment is needed to protect the planet. Born Robert Francis Prevostwas chosen on May 8, 2025. It happens Pope Francis And collects his spiritual, social and ecological heritage.
Destroying nature also means influencing the poor
His biography already tells a lot. Originally from Chicago he lived in Peru for years. In South America he met directly Milieubs of the Amazon. Saw the deforestation, pollution, the suffering of indigenous communities. In that context, he was grown a clear vision: destroying nature means touching the arms.
During his operation in Peru, Prevost repeatedly repeatedly put on the random exploitation of the territory. Defined destruction of the environment “A shame against creation and against future generations”. His words are never isolated. On the contrary, they inspired local, mission, laymen and religious communities that are concerned with the defense of the earth.
‘It’s time to go from words to deeds “
In November 2024 he spoke with an international seminar in Rome. The title of the event was clear: “Tackle the problems of the environmental crisis in the light of Lauudato Si ‘and Laudate Deum”. During his speech, Prevost insisted on a radical change. “It’s time to go from words to action” He said. “Ecology is not an accessory, but an integral dimension of faith”.
The new pope repeated a main principle of the social doctrine of the church. Man cannot use nature as a tyrant. It must establish a relationship based on respect, balance, reciprocity. This vision strongly reminds itself of the themes of the encyclical of Pope Francis. But Leo XIV seems to want to strengthen and make this direction even more concrete.
The Vatican important ecological projects has already started under the pontificate of Francesco. Solar panels are installed. Electric vehicles have been introduced. We have worked to reduce the ecological print of the Vatican buildings. Leone XIV has confirmed these projects. He announced that they will be expanded, improved and have made an integral part of the church life. The new pope emphasized that Technology is not an enemy.
Environmental justice is part of social justice
However, he warned that technical development should serve the public interest. It cannot feed inequalities or environmental damage. He criticized the tyrannical use of natural resources by a few. He asked for a new more just economy, greener, more human.
The choice of the pontifical name is not only symbolic. Leo XIV calls Leone XIIIauthor of the Of the revolutionary. That encyclical gave the rights of employees. Nowadays Leo XIV seems to want to give the rights of the earth. His message is clear: environmental justice is part of social justice.
The attention of the new Pope also met the secular world. THE’International Animal Protection Organization (OIPA) He welcomed his election positively. He hoped for a pontificate alert to the welfare of animals. He remembered that the loss of biodiversity is a worldwide drama. He asked for a church that was even more involved in the defense of life in all its forms.
The “Common House”well to protect
Leone XIV’s first speech on Sint -Pietersplein confirmed this vision. Spoke about the “Common House” So good to protect. He indicated ecology as a way to build a more right world. He showed the face of a church that is not afraid of change, but it leads.
With Pope Leo XIV, the Catholic Church strengthens its presence in the global Milieu debate. His missionary experience, his social formation, his ecological sensitivity makes it a credible guide. His pontificate announces himself as a new season for faith and for the earth.
“We give the new pope a warm welcome to continue in the aftermath of Pope Francis, that beautiful path made for everyone of peace and freedom with regard to ecology, as social justice”, “, said the lawyer Ezio Bonanni, president of theThan.
Sources:
Greenreport.it
Fanpage.it
EUNEWS.IT
Meteoweb.eu