CCE at 10 years of Laudato Si’
 in Brazil

Representatives of over 200 universities gathered in Rio de Janeiro at PUC (Pontifical Catholic University) to discuss climate change and the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’. Organized by Emilce Cuda of the Pontifical Commission on Latin America, this meeting had the blessing of the late Pope Francis and our new Pope Leo XIV. Leo sent his first ever video greeting to the conference attendees. 

The Centre for Christian Engagement at St. Mark’s College at UBC was the only Canadian representative at this important meeting. Attendees all gave various short talks throughout the conference representing their region of the world and the concerns of their own country. These were not lectures but talks designed to create discussion. These synodal discussions took place in small working groups over four days where attendees produced ideas and suggestions for action. Dr John Martens, the CCE director, spoke on the need to learn from indigenous people on the care for creation in Canada. 

The conference created not just plans for action by various Catholic and public universities throughout the Americas, Portugal, and Spain, but numerous international connections that will allow the work of Laudato Si’ to move forward. The CCE looks forward to working with many new international partners on bringing the hope of Laudato Si’ to the world.”

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Congress of Iberoamerican Universities

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