Petrini, Founder of Slow Food, Dies
Why this is here: The Laudato sii Communities, founded in 2017, now include an international network of citizens—both religious and secular—working toward sustainable lifestyles.
In Italy, Carlo Petrini, the founder of Slow Food, died leaving a legacy connected to Pope Francis and ecological thought. Petrini and Pope Francis shared similar views on “integral ecology,” a concept central to the Pope’s 2015 encyclical, Laudato si’. Both believed protecting biodiversity and supporting small producers were matters of social justice.
In 2017, Petrini and the Bishop of Rieti established the Laudato sii Communities. This international network unites people committed to sustainable living and local environmental action. Their collaboration extended to a book-length dialogue, TerraFutura, and a shared vision for a future built on fraternity and respect for the earth.
While Petrini’s work resonated widely, the long-term impact of the Laudato sii Communities and their ability to scale sustainable practices remains to be seen. His work continues with those who champion a more just and ecologically sound world.
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