Speaking to lawyers from the member countries of the Council of Europe, Pope Francis mentioned that he was writing a second part to the Laudato Si’ encyclical that was released on Pentecost in May 2015. The pope feels it necessary to update the encyclical because of “current issues.” The pope expressed his gratitude to the lawyers for their work in developing a legal frameword to protect the environment.
"We must never forget that the younger generations have the right to receive a beautiful and livable world from us, and that this implies that we have a grave responsibility towards creation which we have received from the generous hands of God,” said the Pope. “Thank you for your contribution."
Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office, later explained that the Laudato si version 2 will focus on the most recent extreme weather events and catastrophes affecting people across five continents.
