The Socio-Cultural & Ecological Issues of the Amazonian Region in the Light of the Teachings of Querida Amazonia

The Amazonian region has rainforests, which provide optimal environment for the growth of various species of plants, creatures and wildlife.It is a vast region, which is geographically shared by nine nations.The natives have played a crucial role in preserving the rich flora and fauna of this region.However, some multinational firms with the tacit backing of the governments are exploiting this region and driving out the natives from their homelands.Both the natives and the environment are in a great danger of destruction and irreversible damage.Thus, Pope Francis raises the socio-cultural and ecological issues of this region in his Apostolic Exhortation Querida Amazonia (QA).In this paper, I will examine these issues raised by Pope Francis.The main resources of this paper are, the post-synodal Apostolic Exhortation QA, the social teachings of the Catholic Church and the views of experts in social sciences.The Socio-Cultural & Ecological Issues of the Amazonian Region in the Light of the Teachings of Querida Amazonia Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Surinam, Venezuela and the territory of French Guiana.Yet I am addressing the present Exhortation to the whole world.I am doing so to help awaken their affection and concern for that land which is also ours, and to invite them to value it and acknowledge it as a sacred mystery.But also, because the Church's concern for the problems of this area obliges us to discuss, however briefly, a number of other important issues that can assist other areas of our world in confronting their own challenges 2 .In this paper, I will examine the socio-cultural and ecological issues raised by Pope Francis in QA.The main resources of this paper are, the post-synodal Apostolic Exhortation QA, the social teachings of the Catholic Church and the views of experts in social sciences.2 QA no. 5.3 QA no. 7.