What Next? Putting Pope Francis' Message into Action

What Next? Putting Pope Francis' Message into Action

Posted on September 30, 2020 in: Reflections, FaithSparks

The Office of Faith Events weekly video series "Hope and Faith" features videos focused on Hope and Faith during the pandemic.

Week 26

This week on the Hope and Faith series, Andrea Hoisl, the Director of the Office of Faith Events, reflects on Pope Francis’ message of Laudato Si.

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