A land mark Papal document devoted exclusively to the environment and development issues entitled, Peace with God the Creator, Peace with all Creation (January 1, 1990) challenges that “Christians, in particular realize that their duty towards nature and creation are an essential part of their faith” (no. 15)
Hati maalum ya Baba Mtakatifu ambayo inaelezea kiundani juu ya maswala ya mazingira na maendeleo yenye kichwa kisemacho “Amani na Mungu Muumbaji, Amani na viumbe wote” ya 01 Januari 1990 inatoa changamoto kuwa “Wakristo kutambua kuwa wajibu wao kwa mazingira na viumbe ni kipaumbele cha imani yao”.