Catholic Church Teachings
From the Bible and the example set by Jesus, to Vatican II and Pope Francis’s Laudato Si’, our moral obligation to protect God’s creatures is undeniable. Read on to learn more about the Catholic case for animal protection.
Contemporary Church Teachings
Catholic Church teachings have evolved beyond a solely human-centered view toward an expansive vision that embraces God's divine plan for all of creation.
Pope Francis and Laudato Si’
Reflecting his namesake’s devotion to animals, Pope Francis’s landmark encyclical urged the world to follow Saint Francis’s example of love for all creatures.
Catholic Theologians and Other Modern Voices
A growing chorus of Catholic theologians and contemporary voices reflects the Church’s deepening awareness of the plight of animals – and our duty to respond.
The Bible on Animals
From the Garden of Eden to the vision of the Peaceable Kingdom, the Bible reflects God’s profound love for all He has created.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church
This key document, developed in 1992, highlights our moral obligation to prevent the needless suffering and death of animals.
