Since its publication, Laudato Si has caused a worldwide growth of initiatives and movements to advance social justice and sustainable development. Following Laudato Si's principles, many communities, schools, and religious institutions have made efforts to lessen their carbon footprint, protect natural resources, and encourage laws that support environmental sustainability.

The theme of Laudato Si' Week this year is "Seeds of Hope," which encourages each of us to be a seed of hope rooted in love and faith in both our personal lives and our communities at large...