To help local parishes, schools, other groups and individuals reflect on the practical and concrete action they can take to help tackle today's environmental challenges, the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and the Stockholm Environment Institute have released a guidebook.
Stressing that listening for God's call to discipleship is integral to faith, the chairmen of two U.S. bishops' committees invited people to also listen to the call of the earth during the observance of the World Day of Prayer for the Care
Sister Kathleen Storms hopes a calendar of prayers and suggestions for action during the upcoming worldwide Season of Creation will help people "understand that simple options can make an important difference in our care for creation."
Meatless Mondays and shopping at farmer's markets
The chairman of the U.S. bishops' domestic policy committee praised the Senate for tackling environmental concerns and lowering drug prices by passing the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
The Senate approved the measure via the budget reconciliation process Aug. 7 in a 51-50
The care of the environment and the fight against climate change is not a lofty goal for humanity but a moral imperative, Pope Francis said.
The worsening climate crisis can no longer be ignored, and it is up to all human beings, who
A growing number of Christian churches, dioceses, religious orders and organizations are announcing they will divest from fossil fuels.
"In total, 35 faith institutions from six countries with more than $1.25 billion in combined assets announced today their divestment from fossil fuel companies,"
Celebrating the launch of the Scholas International Educational Movement and its environmental project, Pope Francis encouraged young people, especially women, to lead the charge in fighting climate change.
"Defending nature means defending the poetry of creation, it means defending harmony. It is a
Pope Francis met privately at the Vatican Oct. 9 with U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who was in Rome to speak at a meeting of legislators from around the world in preparation for the U.N. climate summit.
The Vatican released photos of Pelosi's
Pope Francis praised and encouraged young climate activists in their efforts to build a more fraternal society that cares for the environment.
"There must be harmony between people, men and women, and the environment. We are not enemies; we are not indifferent. We
The chairmen of two U.S. bishops' committees echoed Pope Francis' invitation to cultivate an "ecological conscience" in response to growing environmental challenges that affect human life in a message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation.
"Our times require