The Popes Plan To Save The World

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Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si', on Care for Our Common Home is a call for global action as well as an appeal for deep inner conversion.

He points to numerous ways world organizations, nations and communities must move forward and the way individuals -- believers and people of good will -- should see, think, feel and act.

Here are some of the pope's suggestions, with references in parentheses to their paragraphs in the encyclical

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How do we Pray. (246)? What can agnostistics do to help save the world?

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How do we Pray. (246)? What can agnostistics do to help save the world?

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How can we be joyous and sing as we go?

Sing as you go. (244)

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How can we be joyous and sing as we go?

Sing as you go. (244)

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How do we think God, or the Universe, for providing all we need?

Go to Sunday Mass; receive the sacraments; encounter God in everything; rest on Sundays. (233-237)

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How do we think God, or the Universe, for providing all we need?

Go to Sunday Mass; receive the sacraments; encounter God in everything; rest on Sundays. (233-237)

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How do we practise ‘the little way’ of St. Therese. (230)

What does that mean?

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How do we practise ‘the little way’ of St. Therese. (230)

What does that mean?

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How do we love our enemies. (228)

How do we love our enemies. (228)

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How do we love our enemies. (228)

How do we love our enemies. (228)

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How do we thanks God for our lives? Gratitude...

Say grace before meals. (227)

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How do we thanks God for our lives? Gratitude...

Say grace before meals. (227)

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How do we simplify our lives?

Find happiness in simple things: get-togethers, helping others, honing a talent, enjoying art and

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How do we simplify our lives?

Find happiness in simple things: get-togethers, helping others, honing a talent, enjoying art and

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How do we teach children and later generations?

Moms and dads: teach kids to use things properly; to respect, take care of others; to ask permission

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How do we teach children and later generations?

Moms and dads: teach kids to use things properly; to respect, take care of others; to ask permission

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How do we become more ecologyically aware, and work to save the planet?

Plant a tree. Take mass transit. Car pool. Turn off the lights when you leave the room. Chilly? Wear

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How do we become more ecologyically aware, and work to save the planet?

Plant a tree. Take mass transit. Car pool. Turn off the lights when you leave the room. Chilly? Wear

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How can we harness purchasing power. Examine what you buy and know that boycotts make a difference. (206)

Harness purchasing power. Examine what you buy and know that boycotts make a difference. (206)

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How can we harness purchasing power. Examine what you buy and know that boycotts make a difference. (206)

Harness purchasing power. Examine what you buy and know that boycotts make a difference. (206)

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How do we stop needless consumption? Less is more. Stop needless consumption. (193, 203, 222, 211)

How do we stop needless consumption? Less is more. Stop needless consumption. (193, 203, 222, 211)

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How do we stop needless consumption? Less is more. Stop needless consumption. (193, 203, 222, 211)

How do we stop needless consumption? Less is more. Stop needless consumption. (193, 203, 222, 211)

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How do we encourage long-term goals for politicians?

Politicians: don't be afraid of long-term goals and upsetting people with measures that affect

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How do we encourage long-term goals for politicians?

Politicians: don't be afraid of long-term goals and upsetting people with measures that affect

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How do we Join, implement and police global agreements on sustainable development, caring for the ecosystem?

Join, implement and police global agreements on sustainable development, caring for the ecosystem,

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How do we Join, implement and police global agreements on sustainable development, caring for the ecosystem?

Join, implement and police global agreements on sustainable development, caring for the ecosystem,

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How do we accept and care for the body God gave you. Value sexual differences and your own gender. (155)

Accept and care for the body God gave you. Value sexual differences and your own gender. (155)

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How do we accept and care for the body God gave you. Value sexual differences and your own gender. (155)

Accept and care for the body God gave you. Value sexual differences and your own gender. (155)

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How do we provide essential services to rural areas. (154)

How do we provide essential services to rural areas. (154)

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How do we provide essential services to rural areas. (154)

How do we provide essential services to rural areas. (154)

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How do we make public transportation a priority and a more pleasant experience. (153)

How do we make public transportation a priority and a more pleasant experience. (153)

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How do we make public transportation a priority and a more pleasant experience. (153)

How do we make public transportation a priority and a more pleasant experience. (153)

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How do we create neighborhood networks and improvement programs.

Create neighborhood networks and improvement programs. Create welcoming spaces that help people

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How do we create neighborhood networks and improvement programs.

Create neighborhood networks and improvement programs. Create welcoming spaces that help people

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How do we listen to, protect lands of and involve indigenous peoples. The disappearance of cultures is even more serious than losing a species. (145)

Listen to, protect lands of and involve indigenous peoples. The disappearance of cultures is even

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How do we listen to, protect lands of and involve indigenous peoples. The disappearance of cultures is even more serious than losing a species. (145)

Listen to, protect lands of and involve indigenous peoples. The disappearance of cultures is even

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How can we make ‘Business a noble vocation.’ Create jobs that allow for personal growth, stability, living out one's values. (124-128)

'Business is a noble vocation.' Create jobs that allow for personal growth, stability, living

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How can we make ‘Business a noble vocation.’ Create jobs that allow for personal growth, stability, living out one's values. (124-128)

'Business is a noble vocation.' Create jobs that allow for personal growth, stability, living

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How do we believe in a happy future, a better tomorrow. And change beliefs.

Believe in a happy future, a better tomorrow. Slow down, recover values and the meaning of life.

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How do we believe in a happy future, a better tomorrow. And change beliefs.

Believe in a happy future, a better tomorrow. Slow down, recover values and the meaning of life.

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How do we use technology to solve real problems and serve people, helping them have more dignity, less suffering and healthier lives. (112)

Use technology to solve real problems and serve people, helping them have more dignity, less

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How do we use technology to solve real problems and serve people, helping them have more dignity, less suffering and healthier lives. (112)

Use technology to solve real problems and serve people, helping them have more dignity, less

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How can we recognise we are all connected? Pro-life, environmental and social justice movements are all connected.

Be consistent. Pro-life, environmental and social justice movements are all connected. Protecting

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How can we recognise we are all connected? Pro-life, environmental and social justice movements are all connected.

Be consistent. Pro-life, environmental and social justice movements are all connected. Protecting

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How do we get back to nature?

Get back to nature – 'the caress of God' to recharge. Be more attentive to its beauty and

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How do we get back to nature?

Get back to nature – 'the caress of God' to recharge. Be more attentive to its beauty and

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How do we beautify the world? Beautification and goodwill gestures inspire and remind people that ‘we were made for love.’ (58, 113, 212)

Even if it doesn't fix the world, beautification and goodwill gestures inspire and remind people

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How do we beautify the world? Beautification and goodwill gestures inspire and remind people that ‘we were made for love.’ (58, 113, 212)

Even if it doesn't fix the world, beautification and goodwill gestures inspire and remind people

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How do we put the planet first? Sweat it out. Increasing use and power of air-conditioning seems ‘self-destructive.’ (55)

Sweat it out. Increasing use and power of air-conditioning seems 'self-destructive.' (55)

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How do we put the planet first? Sweat it out. Increasing use and power of air-conditioning seems ‘self-destructive.’ (55)

Sweat it out. Increasing use and power of air-conditioning seems 'self-destructive.' (55)

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How do we put the common good first? For genuine change, put the common good first.

For genuine change, put the common good first. Special interests manipulate information, offer '

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How do we put the common good first? For genuine change, put the common good first.

For genuine change, put the common good first. Special interests manipulate information, offer '

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Stop blaming problems on population growth. The real threat is excessive consumerism and waste. (50)

Stop blaming problems on population growth. The real threat is excessive consumerism and waste. (50)

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Stop blaming problems on population growth. The real threat is excessive consumerism and waste. (50)

Stop blaming problems on population growth. The real threat is excessive consumerism and waste. (50)

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Get down from the ivory tower and stop the rhetoric. Get to know the poor and suffering; it will wake up a numbed conscience and inspire real action.

Get down from the ivory tower and stop the rhetoric. Get to know the poor and suffering; it will wake

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Get down from the ivory tower and stop the rhetoric. Get to know the poor and suffering; it will wake up a numbed conscience and inspire real action.

Get down from the ivory tower and stop the rhetoric. Get to know the poor and suffering; it will wake

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How do we end the tyranny of the screen, information overload and distractions.

End the tyranny of the screen, information overload and distractions. Watch out for media-induced

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How do we end the tyranny of the screen, information overload and distractions.

End the tyranny of the screen, information overload and distractions. Watch out for media-induced

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How do we put an end to ‘mental pollution.’ Think deeply, live wisely, love generously. (47)

How do we put an end to 'mental pollution.' Think deeply, live wisely, love generously. (47)

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How do we put an end to ‘mental pollution.’ Think deeply, live wisely, love generously. (47)

How do we put an end to 'mental pollution.' Think deeply, live wisely, love generously. (47)

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