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This heartfelt prayer honors Pope Francis’s life, legacy, and passing, offering gratitude for his deep faith, compassion, humility, and tireless commitment to justice and care for creation. It invites the faithful to grieve together, reflect on his teachings, and continue his mission as a lasting tribute. A moving spiritual reflection, this prayer is a powerful resource for Catholic communities remembering and celebrating Pope Francis.
This prayer honors the life and legacy of Pope Francis, lifting him up in gratitude for his faithful service marked by love, compassion, and care for creation. It offers thanks for the many who supported him in his final days and asks God’s comfort for all who grieve. Rooted in Francis’ vision, it calls the Church to continue his mission—embracing the marginalized, responding to the cries of the earth and the poor, and boldly working for a just and loving world.
The resource “Visio Divina through the Lens of Laudato Si’” is a guided spiritual practice that weaves together the contemplative tradition of Visio Divina (“divine seeing”) with the ecological and justice-centered teachings of Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’s landmark encyclical on care for our common home. As we approach the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’ in May 2025, this practice offers a meaningful way to reflect, pray, and act in harmony with creation.
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Offered as a heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio), this prayer expresses deep gratitude for his faithful leadership, love, and commitment to justice. The prayer asks God to welcome him into eternal peace, just as he welcomed others with dignity and compassion during his life. It also calls for comfort for those mourning and a transformation of grief into a renewed commitment to serve the vulnerable and marginalized.
On April 21, 2025, the Vatican announced the death of Pope Francis. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he became the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church in March 2013. He was the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas. He was known for his emphasis on mercy, his defense of migrants amid political condemnation of the plight of people who migrate, and his concern for the planet—our common home—as climate change accelerates.
Join Education for Justice members across the globe in praying with gratitude for Pope Francis’s life and leadership of the Church. This “Thanksgiving” prayer invites us to reflect on how Pope Francis has deepened our commitment to the vision of the Gospel, in mind, word, and action.
In his inaugural homily, Pope Francis calls us to be protectors of creation. To heed his call, we need to be informed and reflect on the signs of the times. This fast fact sheet helps launch the Earth Day discussion in your class, church or group.
In his encyclical Laudato Si’, Pope Francis calls for urgent action to address environmental degradation and the social injustices that accompany climate change. The encyclical emphasizes the interconnectedness of all creation, urging global efforts to protect our planet for future generations. This message aligns perfectly with the resources offered in the Earth Day Toolbox, a comprehensive guide for integrating Catholic Social Teaching (CST) into environmental advocacy.
The Earth Day Toolbox provides a wealth of materials—prayers, reflections, and action plans—that empower schools, communities, and organizations to promote sustainability. Resources like the Care for Creation litany and An Inconvenient Sequel discussion guide offer practical steps for individuals and groups to engage with Laudato Si’ and foster a deeper commitment to integral ecology.
As Pope Francis reminds us, “everything is connected,” and our efforts to protect the Earth must also prioritize the dignity of the most vulnerable communities. By integrating these resources into Earth Day observances and everyday actions, Catholics worldwide can unite to combat climate change and safeguard God’s creation.
We pray for Pope Francis’s health, asking God to grant him more time to guide us through these uncertain times. We seek his wisdom, faith, compassion, and courage. May healing be sent to Pope Francis, our guide in justice and peace.
Discover Pope Francis’ life, teachings, and writings throughout the years. Explore EFJ resources designed to highlight and amplify Pope Francis’ impactful words and actions.
Pope Francis’ 2022 World Day of Peace Message discusses themes of intergenerational encounter, education, and work as integral components to build paths to peace. The reflection summarize’s Pope Francis’ message and provides related questions, potential action steps, and a prayer inspired by his words.
This guide encourages groups to dive deep into the key themes of “Fratelli Tutti.” Each section breaks down one theme from the encyclical, offering selected readings, a facilitated discussion guide and suggested action steps to realize Pope Francis’ vision in your community. The sections can standalone or be used in conjunction. While they are designed for communal reflection — whether in high school classrooms or parish groups — they can also be adapted for individual reflection and prayer.
Each section includes opportunities for action on a social justice issue. These include research projects for high school-age students, as well as advocacy opportunities for people of all ages.
In an increasingly divided world, Pope Francis calls us to breakdown barriers through reconciliation and encounter in his new encyclical Fratelli Tutti. This guide provides lesson plans, prayer, discussion, and action to help us dive deeper into Pope Francis’ words.
One Day Lesson Plan: This lesson plan examines “Fratelli Tutti”gives an overview of the encyclical’s key themes. It is designed to be completed in one high school class period.
Three Day Lesson Plan: This lesson plan looks at the COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of “Fratelli Tutti.” It is designed to be completed over three high school class periods or one longer block period.
Five Day Lesson Plan: This lesson allows students to explore “Fratelli Tutti” in-depth, according to the topics that interest them. It is designed to be completed over five high school class periods or two longer blocks.
The Vatican prepared these infographics to accompany the release of Pope Francis’ third encyclical, Fratelli Tutti: On Fraternity and Social Friendship. They visually summarize key themes and points from the document and clearly communicate the central message of the document. Use them with students, parish groups, or community members to begin a dialogue on the encyclical.
This video uses quotes from Pope Francis on the issue of global poverty. To view the artistic reflection, click here: http://bit.ly/2O6pp8Y. Quotes and citations used in this video are listed in the accompanying document.
