Pope Francis’s landmark encyclical on the environment has reached the hearts of millions, breathing hope and new vigor into our discussion of climate change. These words resonate not just with Catholics, but with people of all faiths.

I Stand With Pope Francis because:

• I believe that clean air, fresh water, and fertile soil are not just for the rich, the well-connected, and the geographically blessed, but for all people
• I believe that I share in the responsibility to live more sustainably and to advocate for sustainable policies
• I believe that by working in and through our faith communities, we can find the spiritual resources we need to stop the degradation of Creation