The Letter, released in October 2022, is a powerful, thought-provoking documentary, exploring more about the principles of ‘Laudato Si’, the second encyclical of Pope Francis.
Laudato Si has the subtitle “on care for our common home”. In it, the pope critiques consumerism and irresponsible development, laments environmental degradation and global warming, and calls all people of the world to take “swift and unified global action” on the escalating impact of climate change on communities around the world.
The film, developed with the help and participation of Pope Francis, is uniting people across the globe in a call for environmental and social justice.
It follows the stories of a number of inspiring individuals from around the world, including a climate refugee, the courageous leader of an indigenous community who was captured and tortured for his protection of his people and the land, a Vatican preacher, a young female activist, marine biologists, and the president of the Laudato Si’ Movement.
Together, they travel to the The Vatican for eye-opening discussions about the destructive impact of climate change and the universal call for action.
An invitation is extended to all to come and watch a showing of the film (80 minutes) and have a discussion with others, prompted by some questions, as to what we can do, here and now, to address the issues affecting the care of our common home.
Please join us on Saturday 14th January, from 2-4pm at St Mary’s Forebank where we can be inspired by the film to take some action.