Archbishop Borys Gudziak Addresses U.S. Bishops on Integral Ecology and 10 Years of Laudato Si’

“We must accept evangelization as the framework, or hermeneutical key, for integral ecology,” the Archbishop stated. “This is evident in the triptych of Laudato Si’, Fratelli Tutti, and the Pope’s latest encyclical, Dilexit Nos. In Laudato Si’, the Holy Father offers a comprehensive vision of the common good, rooted in care for our common home.”

Archbishop Gudziak also drew attention to the ecological awareness of young people, particularly those who are religiously disaffiliated or unaffiliated. He noted that environmental concerns resonate deeply with youth, offering a unique path for dialogue and engagement.

“Care for creation speaks to both the path of justice and the path of beauty,” he said. “Young people recognize the environment’s importance for themselves and for future generations. Religious or not, their engagement demonstrates an innate sense of the dignity of life and creation. We are blessed with a generation passionate about the future of life on our planet.”

Remarks of Archbishop Borys Gudziak and Bishop A. Elias Zaidan 

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