Laudate Deum prayer
A prayer inspired by the Apostolic Exhortation Laudate Deum, a follow up to Laudato Si', released by Pope Francis on 4 October 2023.
Use our prayer resources to pray for the care of the earth, our common home.
These prayers inspire you to give thanks for God's gift of creation, all people and creatures, to lament the climate crisis that we are facing, and to renew your commitment to care for the earth and stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters throughout the world.
They are ideal for use on the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation or during the Season of Creation.
Laudato Si' prayers
A prayer for our earth
This prayer appeared at the end of Laudato Si' and is for all who believe in God who is the all-powerful Creator.
A Christian prayer in union with creation
This prayer from Laudato Si' helps Christians to pray for inspiration to take up the commitment to creation set before us by the Gospel of Jesus.
Praised be
A prayer inspired by Pope Francis' words in Laudato Si'.
Laudato Si' fifth anniversary prayer
A prayer issued by the Vatican to mark the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si'
Mary, Queen of creation
Download this meditation in praise of Mary based on Pope Francis' words in Laudato Si'
Prayers to share
Use these prayers as part of a liturgy, Mass or prayer group - or for your own inspiration.
Creationtide intercessions
Prayers of intercession which could be used during the Season of Creation.
Novena to Saint Francis
A novena for a world under threat to St Francis of Assisi
Care of creation rosary
Joyful mysteries of the rosary to nourish your commitment to care for the earth.
Penitential prayer for the care of creation
Use this penitential prayer for the care of creation as part of a Mass or liturgy.
More prayers on climate and creation
Called to your table
Give thanks for the goodness of creation and recognise our responsibility to care for this wonderful gift.
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
A prayer asking the Holy Spirit to fill us with the courage to make a new commitment to caring for the earth and all creation.
For the love of
A prayer celebrating the things we love in creation
We see you
We pray that God may show us how to be with those who are facing the effects of the climate crisis and that we may never lose hope.
You cry out with sorrow
We pray for our earth, which cries out in sorrow at the damage done.
Your garden of plenty
We pray that God's garden of plenty may be shared by all.
Climate prayers from around the world
Prayers on the theme of climate change, environment and creation from Niger and Myanmar.
Lord, I come to do your will
We place ourselves at God's command, ready to listen to the cry of the earth and speak out for justice.
As the oceans rise
A prayer for courage, strength and hope to face the challenges of the climate emergency
Open our eyes Lord
We pray that our eyes may be open to the pain of creation, so that together we may care for all that God has made.
Prayer for our world
We pray we may take care of the environment and share in the joys, hopes, griefs and anxieties of all people.
The world can't wait
This prayer asks for the courage to tell those who do not want to listen that action is needed on the climate crisis
LiveSimply prayers
We pray for the grace to respond to the Church's call to live simply, sustainably and in solidarity with the world's porest.
Take heart, find hope
We pray for emboldened world leaders as we seek to renew the face of the earth.
Hail Mary, Mother of Mercy
A prayer inspired by the Salve Regina, asking Our Lady to help us to look with wisdom on the earth, our common home.
I have a dream
A prayer from El Salvador, dreaming of a world where all of creation can live life to the full.
Fragile earth
A prayer for a world where we may walk gently on the earth and where all may flourish.
Protectors of creation
Pray for all those who dedicate their lives to protect God's creation, and that we may all have the courage, hope and grace to be guardians of our common home.
Our Father prayer collection
Turn to God in prayer with this collection inspired by the Our Father and the themes of Laudato Si'.
Defenders of our common home
A prayer calling for solidarity with the brave men and women who are defending the earth, our common home.
Creation family prayers
These prayer ideas and activities can support your family members of all ages to come together in prayer inspired by the wonders of creation.
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