Pope Francis is to lead a special liturgy in Rome to mark the first World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation in the Catholic Church.
The public liturgy, which is due to be celebrated on 1 September at 5pm in St Peter’s Basilica in Rome, will be attended by bishops, priests, religious and lay people.
The Pope made the announcement during his General Audience on Wednesday.
“In a communion of prayer with our Orthodox brothers and with all persons of good will, we want to offer our contribution to overcoming the ecological crisis that humanity is experiencing,” he said.
Pope Francis announced the first Catholic World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation in early August. It coincides with and is modelled on a similar day of prayer celebrated in the Orthodox Church.
As part of celebrations Catholic have been asked to organise prayer and practical initiatives to help combat the environmental crisis.
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