Across
- 3. All of space, time, matter, and life—everything that exists.
- 8. A responsible guardian or caretaker.
- 9. The originator of life or the universe—often referring to God.
- 11. Authority or control, especially over nature.
- 13. Peaceful balance among living beings and nature.
- 14. A Service in a religious or moral role, outreach or leadership.
- 15. The shared Earth we all live on and depend upon.
- 16. A symbolic story, often ancient, explaining beliefs or natural events.
- 17. Responsible management and care of resources or the planet.
- 18. A formal letter from the Pope, often addressing social or moral issues.
Down
- 1. One who looks after or protects something or someone.
- 2. A divine or profound truth revealed, often spiritually.
- 4. Connection to something sacred, beyond the physical.
- 5. The current spiritual leader of the Catholic Church.
- 6. Pope Francis’s encyclical urging care for our planet.
- 7. What something signifies or represents.
- 9. Everything made by a divine power, the natural world.
- 10. The natural world around us—air, water, land, and ecosystems.
- 12. A core idea or communication meant to guide or inspire.
- 13. All people, the human race and its shared values.