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On May 30th, The National Catholic Reporter published:

VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis’ highly anticipated encyclical letter on environmental issues is reportedly to be given the title “Laudato Sii,” a quotation from a popular prayer of St. Francis of Assisi praising God for the creation of the different creatures and aspects of the Earth… Francis’ upcoming encyclical has been widely anticipated around the world for what stance it might take on global climate change. An encyclical letter is generally considered one of the highest forms of teaching for a Catholic pope.

Xavier Cortada, “Brother Sun,” digital art, 2015.

Xavier Cortada created “Brother Sun,” a digital art piece to celebrate Pope Francis’ environmental encyclical titled ‘Laudato Sii’ (Praised Be) and St. Francis’ Canticle of Brother Sun:

“As we address climate change concerns, I wanted to depict the life-giving energy source at the center of our solar system — ‘radiant in all his splendor!'”  stated Cortada. “Eight centuries after the patron saint of animals first sang about Brother Sun, all of Earth’s creatures (including humans) are threatened by human disruptions to the perfect, but fragile balance created in synchrony with the sun.”

Join me in celebrating Pope Francis’ leadership in using the encyclical to urge the global community to better live in harmony with nature:  Will You Add Your Name to a Letter Welcoming Pope Francis’ Climate Change Message and U.S. Visit?  Click here

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Xavier Cortada, “ΙΧΘΥΣ (Ichthys),” digital art, 2015.