In his second encyclical, Praise Be to You, Pope Francis addresses "every person living on this planet," inviting us to dialogue together about the urgent environmental challenges facing the earth-our common home-and how we can work together protect its fragile resources. He challenges us to think of ecology not merely in terms of the environment,
Pope Francis
Pope Francis, born Jorge Bergoglio in 1936, is known for his accessible religious writing that combines spiritual guidance with contemporary issues. His major works include the encyclicals "Laudato si'" on environmental care, "Fratelli tutti" on social friendship, and "Lumen fidei" on faith. As Archbishop and Pope, he's authored numerous books and interviews, using simple language to discuss complex theological concepts, social justice, and interfaith dialogue.