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Pope Francis urges ‘human-centered’ approach to ‘climate finance’ at UN COP29 summit
Pope Francis warned that both foreign debt and ecological debt are “mortgaging the future” of nations. Read more
Pope Francis unveils plan for Vatican to go solar
The plan was outlined in Pope Francis’ latest motu proprio, “Fratello Sole,” or “Brother Sun.” Read more
Conference in Rome highlights Pacific islands’ climate peril and calls for global action
Organized by the Australian Embassy to the Holy See, the June 23 event aimed at raising awareness of the impacts... Read more
Joe Biden meets with Pope Francis at G7 Summit to discuss foreign policy, climate change
President Joe Biden privately met with Pope Francis early Friday evening in Apulia, Italy, at the Group of Seven (G7)... Read more
International summit on climate change to bring California, New York governors to the Vatican
The joint summit “From Climate Crisis To Climate Resilience,” will be held at the Vatican from May 15–17 at the... Read more
Vatican opens photographic exhibition on effects of climate change
A photographic exhibition titled “Changes” opened this week in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, showcasing the effects of climate... Read more
5 Catholic ways to celebrate Earth Day
The Catholic Church has a long tradition of calling for proper stewardship of the earth. Read more
Pope Francis: Indigenous ‘ancestral wisdom’ a vital tool in fight against climate change
Pope Francis addressed his remarks to participants of the conference “Indigenous Peoples’ Knowledge and the Sciences” at the Vatican on... 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
Pope Francis signs interfaith climate statement as part of COP28 summit in Dubai
“Our faith instills in us a sacred duty to cherish not only our human family but also the fragile ecosystem... Read more
Pope Francis to COP28: Environmental destruction is ‘an offense against God’
Pope Francis canceled his scheduled trip to Dubai days before the climate summit at the request of his doctors. Read more
America’s Catholics weigh in on Pope Francis’ climate change priorities
The pope’s foray into climate science variously draws both praise and consternation from Catholics in the U.S. Read more
Cardinal Parolin will represent Pope Francis at climate conference
The pope was advised by his doctors earlier this week not to travel to Dubai due to a bronchial infection. Read more
Vatican cancels Pope Francis’ trip to climate conference in Dubai, citing ongoing illness
The Vatican indicated the Holy Father will still attempt to participate in the conference in some fashion. Read more
Pope Francis: More sustainable cities can help with population decline
“Putting the person back at the center of the city: This is the way forward,” Pope Francis said Nov. 24. Read more
Vatican releases schedule for Pope Francis’ trip to Dubai in December
The pope will visit the United Arab Emirates’ most populous city Dec. 1–3 where he will give a speech and... Read more
Vatican joins interfaith declaration on fighting climate change
The Holy See has signed an interfaith declaration on taking action to protect the environment during a religious summit held... Read more
Update: Pope Francis to attend COP28 climate change conference in Dubai in December
Pope Francis said in a TV interview he will travel to the United Arab Emirates for the second time from... Read more
COP28 president-designate meets with Pope Francis to discuss common climate goals
Dr. Sultan Al Jaber from the UAE met the pope on Wednesday at the Vatican ahead of the COP28 meeting... Read more
