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Pope Francis on Prayer for Creation Day: Caring for the environment is an ‘act of love’
The Holy Spirit “guides us and calls us to conversion,” Francis said, “to a change in lifestyle in order to ... Read more
‘Love of neighbor at a global scale’: Dioceses launch faith-driven environmental programs
As part of the Pope Francis-led effort to make ecological care a priority for the global Church, dioceses across the... Read more
Pope Francis issues new call for dramatic climate change measures
The pope wrote that the effects of climate change “are here and increasingly evident.” Read more
Pope Francis to release second Laudato Si’ on Oct. 4
The pope’s follow-up environmental document will be released on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Read more
Ireland’s bishops decide to return 30% of Church grounds to nature by 2030
The Church in Ireland is implementing the encyclical Laudato Si’ by setting a goal for all dioceses and parishes: Make... Read more
In BBC message, Pope Francis says UN climate summit must offer ‘effective responses’ to ecological crisis
It is the first time Pope Francis has recorded a special message for the BBC Read more
Pope Francis asks Catholics to be ‘more courageous’ in tackling crisis exposed by COVID-19
‘We cannot resign ourselves and sit back and watch,’ he said. Read more
Pope Francis launches ecology degree course at pontifical university
The course was created with the Ecumenical Patriarch’s cooperation. Read more
Pope Francis to young climate activists: ‘Technical and political solutions are not enough’
The pope sent a video message to the Youth4Climate event in Milan, Italy. Read more
Pope Francis asks Catholics to pray that world makes ‘courageous choices’ to protect environment
He made the appeal in his prayer intention for September. Read more
Dublin’s archbishop urges Catholics to tackle ‘climate catastrophe’ in 64-page pastoral letter
‘We are at a critical moment,’ writes Archbishop Dermot Farrell. Read more
Pope Francis: Ecosystem degradation ‘a clear outcome of economic dysfunction’
The pope issued a message marking the launch of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration. Read more
Love for neighbor includes care for the planet, Vatican official says
Taking care of the planet is ultimately about justice for the poor and about loving one’s neighbor as one’s self,... Read more
At next world's fair, Vatican to promote 'energy for the common good'
Ahead of the next international exposition, to be held in Kazakhstan during the summer of 2017, the Vatican announced Wednesday... Read more
Will Francis build on Benedict's legacy when he visits the US?
Pope Francis will remain within the tradition of previous papal visits to the U.S. when he comes to the east... Read more
Pope Francis' writings on ecology could become encyclical
A statement released by the Vatican last Friday revealed that Pope Francis has begun to work on a text surrounding... Read more
