Pope: Address today’s crises together to ensure better future

To mark the 17th International Forum for Information for the Safeguard of Nature, promoted by GreenAccord, on March 18 in Treviso, Italy, Pope Leo XIV sent a message to the Bishop of Treviso, Michele Tomasi.

In the note signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, the Pope shared his greetings and expressed “his deep appreciation to all the participants.”

Under this year’s theme, “Building the Future Together: A New Humanity Thirsting for the Future,” people from more than 40 countries came to the northeastern Italian city to discuss ecology and people’s responsibility to protect the common home.

In his message, the Holy Father encouraged ongoing efforts of solidarity and awareness of the care of creation “through sustainable development research projects.”

“Ecological responsibility is not fulfilled by technical data alone," recalled the Pope. "Such data are necessary, but not sufficient. What is needed is an education that engages the mind, the heart, and the hands; new habits, communal lifestyles, and virtuous practices.”

He expressed his hope that if people work together to address today’s crises, “a respectful and inclusive social environment, ensuring a better future for the new generations," can be cultivated.