As part of the 2026 Season of Creation, the weekly Mass at the European Parliament offered a moment of prayer and reflection on the Christian call to care for our common home. In his homily, Fr. Manuel of COMECE highlighted three key dimensions of this…
Christians around the world celebrate the Season of Creation from 1 September to 4 October. Discover this year’s theme, “Living Water,” and join ELSiA’s celebrations in Brussels at the European Parliament and the Chapel for Europe.
On 22 June 2026, ELSiA, together with the Jesuit European Social Centre (JESC), convened a dialogue at the European Parliament to reflect on one of the defining challenges of our time: how to ensure food security while protecting our climate, restoring biodiversity, and sustaining rural…
A dialogue on the future of land use, justice, and the Common Agricultural Policy Join JESC and ELSiA for an event to discuss European Agriculture Policies, Climate and Social Justice at the European Parliament, with policymakers, civil society organisations and farmers. When? 22 June at…
EU Overshoot Day, falling on 3 May, marks the moment when Europe’s demand for natural resources exceeds what the planet can regenerate in an entire year. This stark milestone reveals how current consumption patterns are not only environmentally unsustainable, but also deeply unjust, with the…
Welcoming the UN Roadmap for eradicating poverty beyond growth, ELSiA calls for a profound shift in how we understand economic success. Rooted in the vision of Laudato Si’, the Roadmap places justice, human dignity and care for our common home at the heart of economic…
In early March, the peaceful hilltop community of Taizé (France) became a crossroads of ideas, experiences and spiritual exploration as participants from across Europe gathered thanks to ELSiA. Spanning three days, the event was more than just a meeting; it was a shared exploration of…
The European Laudato Si’ Alliance is pleased to announce a three-day eco-retreat in Taizé, taking place from 6 to 8 March 2026. This gathering will bring together national coordinators of Laudato Si’ movements and circles, representatives of organisations engaged in integral ecology, and leaders of…
Statement by the European Laudato Si’ Alliance on the occasion of the ninth World Day of the Poor As the world marks the ninth World Day of the Poor, the European Laudato Si’ Alliance (ELSiA) renews its call for justice, solidarity, and systemic change. Rooted…