Pope Leo XIV Celebrates First Mass for Creation Care | JQJO

Pope Leo XIV celebrated the first-ever Mass for the Care of Creation at the Laudato Si’ Village in Castel Gandolfo. The Mass, concelebrated by Cardinal Czerny, highlighted the urgent need for environmental stewardship and reconciliation. The Pope emphasized the interconnectedness of humanity, nature, and God, urging Christians to address climate change and global conflicts, drawing inspiration from St. Francis of Assisi. He called for a conversion of hearts to protect 'our common home' and embody harmony with creation, echoing Pope Francis' vision for the Laudato Si’ Village as a model of ecological responsibility.