God is Green: The Catholic Church's Re-Imagination of Environmental Norms

Abstract International discussions regarding the environment have too narrowly focused on contributions by secular actors. The Catholic Church, recognized for its influential role in democratization processes of 1990s, also has a long-standing position climate change, yet remains understudied. How can Church contribute to international community's debates and change? Using framework constructivism Jurgen Habermas' concept institutional translation, I argue that is norm entrepreneur promotes foreign policy human/integral ecology. most recent articulation this Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si’ , which was referenced Holy See at 26th UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) 2021. Church's participation COP26 latest animation application policy; examine efforts change narrative toward shared, global responsibility.