Pope Francis asks Christians to pray for the protection of seas and oceans in September

 | 
31/08/2019
Descargar documento
Compartir

In his monthly video, Pope Francis has asked Christians to pray during the month of September “that politicians, scientists and economists work together to protect the world’s seas and oceans.” 

It is a petition closely linked to his encyclical Laudato si'. The Pope's World Prayer Network, in charge of spreading the pope's intention, recalls that each year “13 million tons of plastic end up in the ocean each year,” causing “the death of 100,000 marine species.” 

It also notes one of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals for 2030 is to counter the contamination of the seas and oceans.

Addtionally, the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creationis is celebrated every Sept. 1. It was founded by Pope Francis in 2015. 

Until October 4, the feast of St. Francis, Christians of all confessions will commemorate together the “Season of Creation,” a period of special prayer for the environment.

Anuncio en el que salen 3 ordenadores marca Medion y algunas especificaciones
The most watched
The latest news from Rome, now in HD and without ads
Download the App on your phone
Available for Android and Apple
START FREE TRIAL
3,28€ per month or 32,88€ per year after 7 days of free trial
Available in multiple devices
FOLLOW US ON
SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER
magnifier