A new Vatican document that relates integral ecology with family life offers practical guidelines to care for all God’s creatures. Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ reflects on how this call to action includes concern for animals suffering in factory farms - and how each of us can respect life and reject violence through our daily choices.

St. Philip Neri (1515-1595) is the patron saint of joy and a saint known for his boundless compassion for humans and animals. In stories from his biography, written in 1622, we learn of his empathy for even the tiniest creatures.

The Saint Francis Institute for Animals was recently featured in National Catholic Reporter and EWTN News! We are honored to be highlighted by these leading Catholic voices.

The concept of integral ecology reminds us that everything in creation is connected. In this Earth Day reflection, we consider how answering the cry of God’s creatures simultaneously answers the cry of the earth.