Environment Encyclical
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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
‘Attend to the planet and poor,’ Pope Francis urges college students
Pope Francis began his second day in Portugal with a meeting with Catholic students and members of an educational youth... Read more
Vatican to mark 5th anniversary of Laudato si’ with year-long celebration
The Vatican will on May 24 launch a year-long celebration of Pope Francis’ environmental encyclical Laudato si’ to mark its... Read more
Pope's encyclical forges unusual allies in fight for the environment
The Vatican recently added the voice of self-described “secular Jewish feminist” Naomi Klein to their discussion on the climate, signaling... Read more
Pope Francis: Receive new encyclical with 'open heart'
Speaking one day before its official release to the public, Pope Francis is asking for people to have an “open... Read more
Is climate change natural or man-induced? For Pope Francis, it’s both
One of the most challenging scientific questions Pope Francis faces in his new encyclical on creation is that of climate... Read more
Caring for creation is a duty for all, Pope says ahead of encyclical launch
Pope Francis said Sunday that his coming encyclical on the care of creation is not just for some, but is... Read more
Pope's environmental encyclical to be titled 'Laudato Sii' (Praised Be You)
Taken from St. Francis of Assisi’s “Canticle of the Sun” prayer praising God for creation, the likely name of the... Read more
Respect creation – this is a must for every single Christian, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis used Sunday's feast of Pentecost – the descent of the Holy Spirit – as an occasion to remind... Read more
Pope's encyclical could have huge weigh-in on climate change talks
With experts and global leaders looking to Pope Francis as a moral compass, his upcoming encyclical on the environment could... Read more
If you care about God's handiwork you'll protect nature, Pope says
Set to finish his encyclical on the environment next month, Pope Francis said during his daily Mass at the Vatican... Read more
