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Vatican Christmas tree wreathed in controversy over environmental objections
An online petition posted to change.org in mid-October garnered over 53,000 signatures in protest of the evergreen being chopped down. Read more
Pope Francis urges stewardship of Papua New Guinea’s resources, peace among tribes
In his address to officials in Port Moresby, Pope Francis called for responsible use of natural resources, an end to... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of September
“Let us pray for the cry of the Earth,” Pope Francis urged the faithful in a video released Aug. 30. Read more
Catholic University of America debuts 25-acre solar array, one of the largest in region
The 42 rows of nearly 15,000 solar panels located on the grounds of the university’s West Campus will provide six... Read more
Climate activists vandalize St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy
Climate activists vandalized the facade of the nearly 1,000-year-old St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy, on Thursday. Read more
Climate activists disrupt archbishop’s Mass in Turin
Activists with the climate group Extinction Rebellion interrupted Mass at the Turin Cathedral on Sunday while reading aloud from the... Read more
Vatican signs deal with Volkswagen for an all-electric car fleet
The Vatican announced this week that it was partnering with the auto manufacturer Volkswagen as part of its broader initiative... Read more
