Presentation by Cardinal Peter K. A. Turkson of the Encyclical Laudato si’ in the ECOSOC Chamber

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Presentation by Cardinal Peter K. A. Turkson of the Encyclical Laudato si’ in the ECOSOC Chamber
Description
Cardinal Peter K. A. Turkson gave a presentation about Laudato si' at the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Chamber on June 30, 2015. He emphasized that the environment, our common home, can not be considered in isolation, but rather is a product of integral ecology. Midway through the presentation, the question of the meaning of life is broached, asking the audience to ponder how the earth should be left for future generations.
Presentation by Cardinal Peter K. A. Turkson of the Encyclical Laudato si’ in the ECOSOC Chamber
Date Created
June 30, 2015
Creator(s)
Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
Denomination
Christian
Sub-Tradition
Roman Catholic
Audience
All audiences/General public
Rights
The original html version of this resource was accessed at http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/justpeace/documents/rc_pc_justpeace_doc_20150630_laudato-si-ecosoc_en.html on March 2, 2020.
Resources For Study
Other Religious Environmental Statements
Issues
english Sustainability