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Laudato Si, the second encyclical of Pope Francis, critiques consumerism, environmental degradation, and irresponsible economic development, calling for global

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Laudato Si, the second encyclical of Pope Francis, critiques consumerism, environmental degradation, and irresponsible economic development, calling for global action to protect the planet. Released in 2015, it is considered the first encyclical entirely written by Pope Francis, following his predecessor Benedict XVI's Lumen fidei. The document has sparked widespread discussion on the intersection of faith, ecology, and social justice, influencing thinkers like Naomi Klein and organizations like the Sierra Club.