Art installation on the cathedral: 10 years Laudato Si ' - hope and act!

Art installation on the cathedral: 10 years Laudato Si ' - hope and act!

In the Archdiocese of Bamberg, a special event will be celebrated on June 25, 2025: On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the encyclical “Laudato Si” Encyclical by Pope Francis, an art installation is opened, which stimulates both thinking and gives hope. The campaign bears the title “Our (Um) World-Hope and Action” and should encourage visitors by August 31st and encourage rethinking, so reports Domradio .

The installations include the impressive sculpture “People of Glass” by the artist HA Schult, which consists of figures made of glass waste and PET bottles in front of the cathedral and in the cloister. This creative examination of resource shortage and the vulnerability of creation is interpreted by the archbishopric as a strong sign of responsibility in dealing with the environment. The aim is to raise awareness of the valuable but also finite resources of our earth, explains Laudatosi.erzbistum-bamberg.de .

a space of hope

In addition to the art installation, a green oasis is created in front of the cathedral, equipped with trees, shrubs and benches. This oasis is framed by quotations from “Laudato Si” and is intended to offer passers -by a place of calm and thinking. Here people can capture their hopes and complaints for creation. According to Birgit Kastner, the head of art and culture in the Archdiocese of Bamberg, art and creativity have the strength to combine and inspire people.

The initiative is also supplemented by an open-air installation, which will be shown in the city center from June 25 to August 3. Here flags are presented that show the texts of the poet Eugen Gomringer. These are interpreted by Nora Gomringer in connection with creation and bring a further dimension into the awareness of the responsibility of creation.

The global context

The encyclical “Laudato Si”, which was published in 2015, is devoted to the most urgent ecological challenges of our time. Pope Francis demands an ecological reversal and emphasizes how important it is to take responsibility for the common house. In his last speech, the Pope confirmed that today's generation had to act not only for itself, but also for future generations. His words were heard worldwide, not only in religious, but also in non -Christian spaces, where the message of the responsibility of creation is perceived as relevant, such as Vatican News reported.

Despite the positive recording, there are still setbacks in dealing with creation. The message is clear: each one is in demand to actively contribute to improvement by rethinking our way of life. The project title “our (for) world - hope and act” illustrates that it is also about hope for a better future.

Overall, the installation is not just a work of art, but a call to all of us is to question our dealings with the environment and to take on responsibility. Visitors to the Archdiocese of Bamberg are invited to become part of this important discussion.