Pope Leo XIV Launches Mass to Promote Environmental Care and Faith
Pope Leo XIV will celebrate the first 'Mass for the Care of Creation' on July 9, 2025, using a new formulary of the Roman Missal inspired by Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si'. This Mass emphasizes the importance of caring for creation as an integral part of Catholic worship and highlights the Church's commitment to ecological and social issues, especially in light of climate change and environmental challenges.