Pope Francis and the Holy See: Laudato Si' and the Vatican's Global Influence

U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, Kenneth Hackett, will be giving a speech on the response to Laudato Si' and the challenges that the Ambassador sees both within the U.S. and the Church worldwide. What does Pope Francis say in Laudato Si'? What challenges does he face as he makes reforms in the Holy See and the Church worldwide? How has the US responded to his call to care for the environment?

The event is free and open to the public and refreshments will follow.