ecological conversion

In Malaysia, caring for creation has become more than a moral choice; it is now a living expression of faith. Across dioceses, Catholic communities are translating Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’ into daily acts of stewardship, integrating ecological awareness into prayer, education, and parish life.

At the Mariapolis Center in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV addressed the Raising Hope Conference, commemorating the tenth anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’.

Pope Leo XIV inaugurated the Borgo Laudato si’ at the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo on 5 Sept, describing it as a “seed of hope” for the Church and the world amid today’s climate and ecological crisis.

In his 2025 Lenten-Easter Pastoral Letter titled “Ecological Conversion: Caring for Creation, Bringing Hope,” Bishop Maksimus Regus of the Diocese of Labuan Bajo called on the faithful to embrace ecological responsibility as a vital expression of Christian discipleship.

Amid the solemn journey of Lent, Bishop Maksimus Regus of Labuan Bajo brought a message of hope and renewal to detainees at the West Manggarai Police Headquarters, leading the Way of the Cross in a moving act of compassion and pastoral care.

The CBCP has decided to distance itself from organizations involved in ecologically destructive efforts.

Water is a finite resource that holds immense value and must be safeguarded and shared, said Bishop Theodore Mascarenhas.

"The role of the teacher in the classroom is not limited to instructing but also includes motivating, guiding, and serving as an exemplary Christian role model for the students," Father Nala said, adding, "This does not only stop at school but also in life in society."

Pope Francis stressed interreligious dialogue as a way to cultivate ecological responsibility when he met with a group of Cambodian Buddhists on January 19.