Fifth Anniversary · Laudato Si' Action Platform
Five years after its launch by the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, the Laudato Si' Action Platform has reached a moment of maturity. We will gather in Rome not only to reflect on what has been accomplished, but also help shape how the Church accompanies ecological conversion over the next five years.
Attendance is by personal invitation only and seating is limited.
Event at a glance
Wednesday, 4 November 2026
10:00 (General Audience) 12:30-13:30 (Press Conference)
Group transportation from Casa La Salle will be coordinated for General Audience participants. Via della Conciliazione 54, Vatican City Open in maps
Thursday, 5 November
5 November: Morning to Late Afternoon (TBC)
Casa La Salle and St. Peter's Basilica Via Aurelia 472, Rome Open in maps
Friday, 6 November 2026
6 November: 8:30–19:30
Casa La Salle Via Aurelia 472, Rome Open in maps
Attendance
By personal invitation only. Seating is limited. Attendance at the General Audience with Pope Leo XIV requires advance confirmation and is subject to availability.
November 4–6
Invited participants are welcome to join the press conference on November 4, the workshop and guided visit on November 5, and the anniversary celebration on November 6.
Press Conference Access
No separate accreditation is required. Guests who selected the 5 November press conference in their registration form will be included on the guest list.
Livestream
To be confirmed.
Languages
English
Why we are gathering
Five years ago, the Laudato Si’ Action Platform set out to help Laudato Si’ move from the page into the life of the Church. Today, communities around the world are showing what that looks like—and what will help it take deeper root and endure. The next five years will focus on helping more dioceses and institutions move from initial commitment to sustained implementation, with particular attention to communities in the Global South and those facing barriers to access.
Programme
An overview of 6 November. Times and speakers will be added here as they are confirmed. The anniversary gathering will bring together representatives from across our sectors, including Church leaders, organizational partners, and area experts to reflect on five years of progress and help shape the next chapter of the Laudato Si' Action Platform.
Registration, welcome coffee, and time to reconnect with participants from around the world. The formal programme begins with a brief welcome, practical orientation, and opening prayer.
A conversation reflecting on what has changed in the Church since Laudato Si’, what the first decade has taught us, and where the journey of ecological conversion stands today.
Participants from different sectors reflect on what helps communities move from intention to sustained action and where the greatest challenges remain. Followed by a coffee break.
A conversation on how individual and institutional action can grow into stronger communities, deeper participation, and collective responses to ecological and social challenges.
An interactive session exploring how the Church might use artificial intelligence in service of integral ecology without sacrificing humanity, justice, participation, or care for creation. Participants will work in small groups and identify priorities to inform LSAP’s future work.
A shared lunch and time for conversation, connection, and exchange among participants.
An afternoon looking ahead: what needs to change within the Church, the launch of the Platform's 2027–2031 roadmap, and concrete commitments from different sectors. The session closes with a simple question: What do we do differently when we go home?
We will walk together to the Sanctuary of St. John Baptist de La Salle for the Mass for Creation, followed by a fifth-anniversary aperitivo, a final opportunity to celebrate, connect, and carry the journey forward.
Provisional programme, subject to change.
What we are launching
Four things will be released on the day.
Five-Year Impact Report: What communities achieved across the first five years of the Action Platform.
Global Platform Map: An interactive view of participating communities around the world.
2027–2031 Roadmap: The next chapter of commitments and shared goals.
Low-connectivity resources: New offline-friendly materials for communities with limited internet access.
Plan your trip
Everything confirmed participants need in order to get to Rome.
A limited number of rooms are available at Casa La Salle, the venue for the 6 November celebration. Participants can request the best available offer directly from Casa La Salle and complete their reservation and payment with the venue.
Casa La Salle is located on Via Aurelia 472, west of Vatican City, and is easily accessible by public transport.
As a general policy, the Laudato Si’ Action Platform is unable to cover travel or accommodation expenses unless support has been agreed directly with you in writing.
Before you arrive
Tick these off as you go. Ticks are kept on this device only.
0 of 7 done
Coming soon
Downloadable programme · Venue map · Calendar file (.ics) · Contact number for event days
Meet Our Panelists
Meet the people bringing Laudato Si’ to life around the world. From local communities to global Church leadership, our panelists bring inspiring stories, fresh perspectives, and lessons learned along the way. Get to know the voices joining us as we celebrate five years of shared action and imagine what we can accomplish together in the years ahead.
Sr Alessandra Smerilli, F.M.A
Prefect, the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development
Alonso de Llanes
Programme Director, the Laudato Si' Action Platform
Dr. Lorna Gold
Executive Director, Laudato Si' Movement
Daniela Alba
Advocacy Coordinator, the Social Justice and Ecology Secretariat (SJES) of the Society of Jesus
Daud Jibon Das
Executive Director, Caritas Bangladesh
Mateusz Ciasnocha
Co-Founder and Co-CEO, The Farm of Francesco
Sr. Constance Chanda Nsofwa, FMA
Salesian Sisters of Don Bosco
Paulina Nuñez
Professor & Researcher, Francisco de Vitoria University
Joshua Van Cleef
Director of Peace and Justice, the Catholic Diocese of Lexington, Kentucky, USA.
Bridget Doherty
Senior Advisor, Providence Centre for Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (An operating division of the Catholic Health Sponsors of Ontario-CHSO)
Dr. Vincent Miller
Gudorf Chair in Catholic Theology and Culture and Director of Doctoral Studies in the Religious Studies Department, the University of Dayton
Sr. Sheila Kinsey, FCJM
Franciscan Sister Daughter of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary,
Good to know
Dress
Professional or clerical dress is recommended for the 4 November (previously scheduled for 5 November) general audience and press conference. If you plan to visit St. Peter’s Basilica or other Vatican sacred spaces, shoulders and knees should be covered. The Vatican’s official visitor guidance specifically requires appropriate dress for the Basilica and other Vatican sites.
Security
Security screening applies at the Holy See Press Office. No passport is required for entry to the press conference. Please allow extra time and travel light. Other Vatican sites or activities may have separate identification and security requirements.
Photography
Photography guidelines for the press conference and Mass will be shared once confirmed. Photography will generally be possible during the 6 November gathering.
Press conference access:
Guests who selected the 4 November press conference in their registration form will be included on the guest list.
Arrival
If you are attending on 4 November, we will depart from Casa La Salle. We will gather there and enter together before the press conference begins at 12:30. On November 6, please plan to arrive at Casa La Salle by 8:30 for registration and welcome coffee. The programme begins at 9:00.
Identification
A passport is not required for entry to the press conference. Please note that your hotel may have its own identification requirements for check-in.
Mass for the Care of Creation
All participants are warmly welcome to attend, regardless of religious tradition.
FAQ
As a general policy, the Platform is unable to cover travel or accommodation expenses unless support has been agreed with you directly in writing. The programme, event materials, and shared lunch on 6 November are covered by the Platform.
A limited number of rooms are available at Casa La Salle. To request availability and the best available rate, contact info@casalasalle.it directly and mention that you are attending the Laudato Si’ Action Platform Fifth Anniversary, 4–6 November 2026. Include your name, dates of stay, number of guests, and preferred room type. Payment is made directly to Casa La Salle unless the Laudato Si' Action Platform team has agreed otherwise with you.
Yes. Please indicate in your registration whether you will attend the 4 November press conference, the 5 November workshop and cultural tour, the 6 November celebration, or all three, so we can plan appropriately.
Not automatically. If you cannot attend and someone else from your institution should take your place, write to us at anniversary@laudatosiactionplatform.org so we can update the list.
No. Guests who selected the 4 November press conference in their registration form will be included on the press conference guest list.
Invitations are personal and seating is limited. Please contact anniversary@laudatosiactionplatform.org before inviting an additional person, and we will confirm whether space is available.
Invitations are not automatically transferable. If you are unable to attend and would like to propose another representative from your organization, please contact us first at anniversary@laudatosiactionplatform.org.
Please complete the attendance form as soon as possible. If you are responding after the original deadline, we will accommodate you where space and event arrangements still allow.
The primarily languages across our events will be English.
If you submitted the attendance form and indicated that you expect to attend, we have your response on our participant list and no additional registration is required at this time. We’ll continue to share programme and logistical updates by email and on this page.
Please let us know as early as possible by writing to the anniversary team at anniversary@laudatosiactionplatform.org so we can coordinate with the venue.
Please write to anniversary@laudatosiactionplatform.org as soon as possible. Early notice is especially helpful because seating is limited and many arrangements depend on confirmed attendance.
This page will be updated as additional programme and logistical information becomes available. If your plans change, please write to us as early as you can — invitations are personal and seating is limited.
