LIVING THE CATHOLIC FAITH IN THE 3RD MILLENIUM
A LAYMAN'S LOOK AT THE JOURNEY OF FAITH
Stewardship
CATHOLICISM & THE ENVIRONMENT
The environment has long been a poor stepchild within Christian theology, and the Catholic Church is no exception. This collection compiles many of Commonweal's stories on Catholicism and the environment.
The environment has long been a poor stepchild within Christian theology, and the Catholic Church is no exception. This collection compiles many of Commonweal's stories on Catholicism and the environment.
CLIMATE OF CHANGE; THE CATHOLIC CHURCH'S DANCE WITH SCIENCE
From Galileo to genetics, the Roman Catholic Church has danced with science, sometimes in a high-tension tango but more often in a supportive waltz. Pope Francis is about to introduce a new twist.
From Galileo to genetics, the Roman Catholic Church has danced with science, sometimes in a high-tension tango but more often in a supportive waltz. Pope Francis is about to introduce a new twist.
DOES THE EARTH HAVE A PRAYER?
It is our practices - spiritual and otherwise - that will make a difference in the way we care for creation.
It is our practices - spiritual and otherwise - that will make a difference in the way we care for creation.
FRANCIS' ENCYCLICAL, AN URGENT CALL
In what has already been the most debated papal encyclical letter in recent memory, Francis urgently calls on the entire world's population to act, lest we leave to coming generations a planet of 'debris, desolation and filth.'
In what has already been the most debated papal encyclical letter in recent memory, Francis urgently calls on the entire world's population to act, lest we leave to coming generations a planet of 'debris, desolation and filth.'
FRANCIS' ENCYCLICAL; WHY THE FUSS?
Several of Francis’ predecessors blamed fossil fuels for global warming, accused energy companies of hoarding resources, and urged the rich to consume less. So what’s the big deal this time?
Several of Francis’ predecessors blamed fossil fuels for global warming, accused energy companies of hoarding resources, and urged the rich to consume less. So what’s the big deal this time?
FREE RESOURCE; A READERS' GUIDE TO LAUDATO SI'
Explore Laudato Si', Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment, with this complimentary guide from Jesuit Fr. Tom Reese.
Explore Laudato Si', Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment, with this complimentary guide from Jesuit Fr. Tom Reese.
HOW COLLEGE CAMPUSES ARE GOING 'GREEN'
At many Catholic colleges, an environmental revolution is under way: Out with the ubiquitous plastic water bottles, the reams of wasted paper, the showers that use a flood of water! In with being eco-friendly!
At many Catholic colleges, an environmental revolution is under way: Out with the ubiquitous plastic water bottles, the reams of wasted paper, the showers that use a flood of water! In with being eco-friendly!
HOW 'LAUDATO SI' EXTENDS CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING
When this century draws to a close, people will surely look back on Laudato Si much as we now look back on Rerum Novarum, as a timely clarion call.
When this century draws to a close, people will surely look back on Laudato Si much as we now look back on Rerum Novarum, as a timely clarion call.
I'LL STICK WITH POPE FRANCIS
And while — as Pope Francis notes — the climate is a common good, belonging to all and meant for all, Americans have the largest carbon footprint in the world.
And while — as Pope Francis notes — the climate is a common good, belonging to all and meant for all, Americans have the largest carbon footprint in the world.
PARIS CLIMATE DEAL EXIT 'DEEPLY TROUBLING' TO CATHOLIC LEADERS
'Climate change is a global problem with grave implications: environmental, social, economic, political and for the distribution of goods. It represents one of the principal challenges facing humanity in our day.'
'Climate change is a global problem with grave implications: environmental, social, economic, political and for the distribution of goods. It represents one of the principal challenges facing humanity in our day.'
PRESIDENT TRUMP IS HARMING WORLD WITH PARIS CLIMATE EXIT, CATHOLIC BISHOPS CLAIM
The United States should not be 'mistaken on climate; there is no plan B because there is no planet B.
The United States should not be 'mistaken on climate; there is no plan B because there is no planet B.
SISTER EARTH. THE 'GREEN' ENCYCLICAL OF POPE FRANCIS
This sister now cries out to us because of the harm we have inflicted on her by our irresponsible use and abuse of the goods with which God has endowed her.
This sister now cries out to us because of the harm we have inflicted on her by our irresponsible use and abuse of the goods with which God has endowed her.
THE POPE THINKS CLIMATE CHANGE IS A MAJOR THREAT. SO DO AMERICAN CATHOLICS
He will also personally lobby for climate action in a series of high profile meetings ahead of the all-important UN global warming negotiations in Paris next year.
He will also personally lobby for climate action in a series of high profile meetings ahead of the all-important UN global warming negotiations in Paris next year.
THE POPE, THE SAINT, AND THE CLIMATE
Progressives and Conservatives alike should attend to what motivates Pope Francis here - not the usual left-right politics but a theological concern for our obligation.
Progressives and Conservatives alike should attend to what motivates Pope Francis here - not the usual left-right politics but a theological concern for our obligation.
THE POPE'S ECOLOGICAL VOW
Francis knows that if the consciences of ordinary Catholics can be pricked, they may begin to adjust their life choices. Climate change skeptics may well find that in Francis they have met their most formidable opponent.
Francis knows that if the consciences of ordinary Catholics can be pricked, they may begin to adjust their life choices. Climate change skeptics may well find that in Francis they have met their most formidable opponent.
WHOSE LAND?
Pope Francis has called upon Catholics and all people of good will to care for our common home. But does that call to stewardship run up against American exceptionalism?
Pope Francis has called upon Catholics and all people of good will to care for our common home. But does that call to stewardship run up against American exceptionalism?
WHY AREN'T U.S. BISHOPS MORE VOCAL ON CLIMATE?
If we wish to build true peace, how can we separate, or even set at odds, the protection of the environment and the protection of human life, including the life of the unborn?
If we wish to build true peace, how can we separate, or even set at odds, the protection of the environment and the protection of human life, including the life of the unborn?
WHY IS CLIMATE CHANGE A MORAL ISSUE?
Let’s consider three reasons why caring for the environment is a moral issue and why policies that fail to protect our planet are not only against Catholic teaching but are also immoral.
Let’s consider three reasons why caring for the environment is a moral issue and why policies that fail to protect our planet are not only against Catholic teaching but are also immoral.
SPIRITUALITY FOR MAKING THE GREEN NEW DEAL A REALITY
People who make big things happen don't always believe they are going to be successful all the time. Transitioning out of fossil fuels is going to take all the hope we have, plus some we don't have.
People who make big things happen don't always believe they are going to be successful all the time. Transitioning out of fossil fuels is going to take all the hope we have, plus some we don't have.
FOR GOD SO LOVED THE COSMOS
Yes, God so loved the whole blooming, buzzing, evolving, groaning cosmos that Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection connects it forever with redeeming promise.
Yes, God so loved the whole blooming, buzzing, evolving, groaning cosmos that Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection connects it forever with redeeming promise.
THE WORK OF LOVE IN THE FACE OF DOOM: CHRISTIANITY AND THE CLIMATE CRISIS
Our ecological crisis has its roots in a shared "cultural and spiritual crisis": we've lost our sense of being-in-relation to the larger web of life.
Our ecological crisis has its roots in a shared "cultural and spiritual crisis": we've lost our sense of being-in-relation to the larger web of life.
WE NEED NEW METHODS TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE
Caritas Internationalis is increasingly being called to help with challenges provoked by climate change. “Our food production is at stake.”
Caritas Internationalis is increasingly being called to help with challenges provoked by climate change. “Our food production is at stake.”
20 YEARS FOR GIVING WATER TO MIGRANTS?
A Religious Freedom Case of Little Interest to ‘Religious Freedom’ Industry
A Religious Freedom Case of Little Interest to ‘Religious Freedom’ Industry
WITH THE EARTH IN PERIL, WE MUST ACT ON BEHALF OF GOD'S CREATION
We are still groping for ways to persuade this country's government and religious officialdom to demonstrate bolder leadership on behalf of a natural world that sustains us all.
We are still groping for ways to persuade this country's government and religious officialdom to demonstrate bolder leadership on behalf of a natural world that sustains us all.
CLIMATE CHANGE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT LIFE ISSUE TODAY
If we are called to be moral agents guided by a seamless garment approach, then climate change is the body on which such a garment hangs.
If we are called to be moral agents guided by a seamless garment approach, then climate change is the body on which such a garment hangs.
GRETA THUNBERG AND THE TROUBLE WITH CHANGING THE WORLD
When young people talk about changing the world, what they mean is actually more along the lines of healing what they inherit.
When young people talk about changing the world, what they mean is actually more along the lines of healing what they inherit.
THE STATUS QUO WON'T SAVE THE PLANET OR THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
A sense of urgency, quite unusual and perhaps unprecedented in degree, hangs over the upcoming Synod of Bishops for the Amazon region.
A sense of urgency, quite unusual and perhaps unprecedented in degree, hangs over the upcoming Synod of Bishops for the Amazon region.
‘WHY CALL IT PROGRESS?’
On what makes Laudato si' a most remarkable, essential document for everyone: the very technocracy laying waste to the Christian legacy will also awaken Christians from their slumber.
On what makes Laudato si' a most remarkable, essential document for everyone: the very technocracy laying waste to the Christian legacy will also awaken Christians from their slumber.
POPE PRAISES CLIMATE ACTIVISM OF THE YOUNG
This is the road to walk on. Today, it is young people who understand with their hearts that the survival of the planet is a fundamental theme.
This is the road to walk on. Today, it is young people who understand with their hearts that the survival of the planet is a fundamental theme.
THE ECOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE EUCHARIST
The Eucharist is not simply a means by which humanity receives the sacramental presence of Christ, it is the privileged place where God is now present to our world as part of that world.
The Eucharist is not simply a means by which humanity receives the sacramental presence of Christ, it is the privileged place where God is now present to our world as part of that world.
A CATHOLIC WORKER DEVOTES HER ENERGY TO ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVISM
How one activist's faith inspired an act of nonviolent resistance against a power company.
How one activist's faith inspired an act of nonviolent resistance against a power company.
PARDON ME FOR GETTING “RELIGIOUS” ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE
There are at least three core principles of my faith that I can’t reconcile with any complacency towards the threats posed by climate change.
There are at least three core principles of my faith that I can’t reconcile with any complacency towards the threats posed by climate change.
THE CRY OF THE EARTH IS NO DIFFERENT THAN THE CRY OF THE POOR
Yeb Saño, a member of the Global Catholic Climate Movement, discusses the urgency of the climate crisis, and how it is rooted in three human characteristics beginning with the letter ‘A’.
Yeb Saño, a member of the Global Catholic Climate Movement, discusses the urgency of the climate crisis, and how it is rooted in three human characteristics beginning with the letter ‘A’.
WHAT WE NEED IS AN 'INTEGRAL ECONOMY'
We are desperately in need of another way of thinking about how we structure "our common home," and the lens through which we order our choices and shape our policies must be shaped by an integral ecology.
We are desperately in need of another way of thinking about how we structure "our common home," and the lens through which we order our choices and shape our policies must be shaped by an integral ecology.
DIGGING INTO LAUDATO SI'
Join EarthBeat on an exploration of Laudato Si' through a social, political and spiritual lens. Three times a week, the series will dive into a new section of the papal document, leading readers through an informal study of the call to care for our common home, five years on.
Join EarthBeat on an exploration of Laudato Si' through a social, political and spiritual lens. Three times a week, the series will dive into a new section of the papal document, leading readers through an informal study of the call to care for our common home, five years on.
ON LAUDATO SI ANNIVERSARY, CATHOLICS AND PROTESTANTS ALIKE FOCUS ON COMMON GOOD
A message that although coronavirus is not directly linked to climate change, for people of faith, the key to overcoming both challenges lies in prioritizing the common good.
A message that although coronavirus is not directly linked to climate change, for people of faith, the key to overcoming both challenges lies in prioritizing the common good.
OUR COMMON PLANETARY HOME
The pandemic has shown our willingness to make sacrifices—at least to some degree—to protect our fellow humans, but we have not shown that same willingness to make even small changes to protect or heal the earth.
The pandemic has shown our willingness to make sacrifices—at least to some degree—to protect our fellow humans, but we have not shown that same willingness to make even small changes to protect or heal the earth.
LAUDATO SI’: AN ENCYCLICAL TO HELP US LOOK TO THE POST-PANDEMIC FUTURE
A document which represented a major step forward in the Church’s Social Doctrine and is a road map for building more just societies that are capable of safeguarding human life and all Creation.
A document which represented a major step forward in the Church’s Social Doctrine and is a road map for building more just societies that are capable of safeguarding human life and all Creation.
A CATHEDRAL NOT MADE BY HANDS
Entering an old-growth forest is overwhelming. It's a living lesson on the core themes of Laudato Si'. Here we learn how very difficult it is to be attentive.
Entering an old-growth forest is overwhelming. It's a living lesson on the core themes of Laudato Si'. Here we learn how very difficult it is to be attentive.
'LAUDATO TREE': HEALING THE PLANET, EMPOWERING ITS PEOPLE
With the backing of Pope Francis and a gift of 1000 trees from Cardinal Turkson, the ‘Laudato Tree’ initiative to help build the Great Green Wall in the Sahel is a prime example of “ecological conversion in action.”
With the backing of Pope Francis and a gift of 1000 trees from Cardinal Turkson, the ‘Laudato Tree’ initiative to help build the Great Green Wall in the Sahel is a prime example of “ecological conversion in action.”
VATICAN DOCUMENT ON INTEGRAL ECOLOGY: SAFEGUARDING CREATION IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY
The Vatican released a document on Thursday that offers a guide to Catholics, and all Christians, regarding our relationship with God’s Creation.
The Vatican released a document on Thursday that offers a guide to Catholics, and all Christians, regarding our relationship with God’s Creation.
LAUDATO SI’: THE ENCYCLICAL FOR OUR TIMES
The timing of the anniversary couldn’t be more fitting for those reflecting on the shape of an economic recovery from COVID-19 that tackles unemployment, rebuilds a resilient economy and addresses climate change.
The timing of the anniversary couldn’t be more fitting for those reflecting on the shape of an economic recovery from COVID-19 that tackles unemployment, rebuilds a resilient economy and addresses climate change.
WHAT IS THE SEASON OF CREATION?
The Season of Creation is a monthlong prayerful observance that calls the planet's 2.2 billion Christians to pray and care for God's creation. It's a time to reflect on our relationship with the environment.
The Season of Creation is a monthlong prayerful observance that calls the planet's 2.2 billion Christians to pray and care for God's creation. It's a time to reflect on our relationship with the environment.
POPE FRANCIS' ECOLOGICAL CONVERSION ON THE WAY TO LAUDATO SI'
The pope's embrace of St. Francis' ecological ethic is part of a long history in the Latin American church.
The pope's embrace of St. Francis' ecological ethic is part of a long history in the Latin American church.
COMPASSION FOR EARTH IS VACCINE AGAINST EPIDEMIC OF INDIFFERENCE
The current pandemic, Pope Francis said, has shown that the health of men and women "cannot be separated from that of the environment in which they live." He added, "It is also clear that climate change not only upsets the balance of nature, but also causes poverty and hunger..."
The current pandemic, Pope Francis said, has shown that the health of men and women "cannot be separated from that of the environment in which they live." He added, "It is also clear that climate change not only upsets the balance of nature, but also causes poverty and hunger..."
HEALTH OF HUMANITY CANNOT BE SEPARATED FROM THAT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
On Saturday morning, 12 September, the Holy Father received in audience a delegation of the Laudato Si communities, which work to put into practice the values of his encyclical Laudato Si’. The following is a translation of the Holy Father’s discource.
On Saturday morning, 12 September, the Holy Father received in audience a delegation of the Laudato Si communities, which work to put into practice the values of his encyclical Laudato Si’. The following is a translation of the Holy Father’s discource.
[DOROTHY] DAY’S LIFE SETS EXAMPLE FOR TODAY’S SIMILARLY TROUBLED TIMES
What compelled Dorothy Day is that she felt lost and lonely. The faith and reflective practices in her community began to nurture how she and her community could frame a life together.
What compelled Dorothy Day is that she felt lost and lonely. The faith and reflective practices in her community began to nurture how she and her community could frame a life together.
POLL FINDS MAJORITY OF CATHOLICS HOLD SOME CONCERN ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE
A large majority of Catholic voters believe climate change is a serious or somewhat serious concern and that governments at all levels as well as corporations and individuals must take stronger action to address it.
A large majority of Catholic voters believe climate change is a serious or somewhat serious concern and that governments at all levels as well as corporations and individuals must take stronger action to address it.
BEYOND GROWTH
The scientific consensus on what must be done to avoid a climate catastrophe is nearly unanimous: a swift, planetary shift to renewable energy sources. Ecological sustainability faces real and powerful enemies, and those enemies have no incentive right now to change course.
The scientific consensus on what must be done to avoid a climate catastrophe is nearly unanimous: a swift, planetary shift to renewable energy sources. Ecological sustainability faces real and powerful enemies, and those enemies have no incentive right now to change course.
GLOBAL CATHOLIC CLIMATE MOVEMENT
Global Catholic Climate Movement works within the Catholic Church to better care for our common home. Their founding document is Pope Francis’ encyclical on climate change and ecology, Laudato Si’.
Global Catholic Climate Movement works within the Catholic Church to better care for our common home. Their founding document is Pope Francis’ encyclical on climate change and ecology, Laudato Si’.
HOW A YOUNG ACTIVIST IS HELPING POPE FRANCIS BATTLE CLIMATE CHANGE
The young American climate activist Molly Burhans, known at the Vatican as the Map Lady, is on a mission to document the Catholic church’s nearly 200 million acres of global landholdings — and mobilize the Church as a global environmentalist force.
The young American climate activist Molly Burhans, known at the Vatican as the Map Lady, is on a mission to document the Catholic church’s nearly 200 million acres of global landholdings — and mobilize the Church as a global environmentalist force.
A DECEPTIVELY SIMPLE PAPAL DOCUMENT
We are being invited to a more contemplative way of living, to discover the ultimate ground of our being in the beauty of creation.
We are being invited to a more contemplative way of living, to discover the ultimate ground of our being in the beauty of creation.
LET’S GO BIG FOR A BETTER WORLD
Our Christian faith can be an essential aid for us as we discern, articulate, and evaluate large-scale visions and as we perform the small, local actions that contribute to large-scale change.
Our Christian faith can be an essential aid for us as we discern, articulate, and evaluate large-scale visions and as we perform the small, local actions that contribute to large-scale change.
CARDINAL CUPICH: LAUDATO SI' CALLS US TO ECONOMIC AND SPIRITUAL CONVERSION
Recovering the spiritual and theological aspect of Laudato Si' - Read the full text of the Chicaco cardinal's speech at biennial climate conference.
Recovering the spiritual and theological aspect of Laudato Si' - Read the full text of the Chicaco cardinal's speech at biennial climate conference.
GLOBAL COMMON GOODS AND NEW INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
One indisputable lesson of the Covid-19 pandemic is that the only sensible response to such a phenomenon must be cooperative and universal.
One indisputable lesson of the Covid-19 pandemic is that the only sensible response to such a phenomenon must be cooperative and universal.
CALL FOR CHURCHES TO RESPOND AS HUMANS WARM THE PLANET
Churches must urgently engage with education and action on climate change, activists warned after the landmark UN climate report yesterday.
Churches must urgently engage with education and action on climate change, activists warned after the landmark UN climate report yesterday.
THE CLIMATE APOCALYPSE IS REAL, AND IT IS COMING
Concern for the environment can no longer be an optional or secondary aspect of Christianity. It must be central to who we are as Christians.
Concern for the environment can no longer be an optional or secondary aspect of Christianity. It must be central to who we are as Christians.
HOW TO CHANGE THE MORAL CLIMATE
By investing in the planet’s future, we’re aligning ourselves with God’s investment in it and in us. God so loved the world that we might love it too. Our hope is God in Christ will be with us whatever happens...
By investing in the planet’s future, we’re aligning ourselves with God’s investment in it and in us. God so loved the world that we might love it too. Our hope is God in Christ will be with us whatever happens...
WHAT WILL IT TAKE TO ACCEPT THE TRUTH ABOUT GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE?
We have very little time and fewer and fewer options to make any meaningful impact on the course of planetary history, but we can at least put some effort into trying.
We have very little time and fewer and fewer options to make any meaningful impact on the course of planetary history, but we can at least put some effort into trying.
FACED WITH COVID AND CLIMATE CHANGE, THE WORLD NEEDS OUR COMMUNION
The strength of the collective, of making decisions with and on behalf of others and not simply ourselves, is the cure we need for the ills of today.
The strength of the collective, of making decisions with and on behalf of others and not simply ourselves, is the cure we need for the ills of today.
LAUDATO SI’: ‘SCIENCE OFFERS FAITH TOOLS AMID CLIMATE CRISIS’
'Laudato si’ speaks to people in ways that a scientist cannot. Pope Francis really gives us a gift to communicate where science plays into integral ecology, as part of a larger responsibility.
'Laudato si’ speaks to people in ways that a scientist cannot. Pope Francis really gives us a gift to communicate where science plays into integral ecology, as part of a larger responsibility.
LOVE AND ACTION: CARING FOR CREATION
If we are to love as God has loved us, then our lives must involve renunciation so that we can make room for the rest of the creation.
If we are to love as God has loved us, then our lives must involve renunciation so that we can make room for the rest of the creation.
HOLY SEE: ENSURING ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY 'A MORAL DUTY'
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher sends a video message and says that transition to accessible and clean energy is a duty that richer countries owe to poorer ones.
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher sends a video message and says that transition to accessible and clean energy is a duty that richer countries owe to poorer ones.
US BISHOPS MUST LEAVE 'APATHETIC MIDDLE' ON FOSSIL FUEL INVESTMENT
Catholics cannot continue to be apathetic bystanders, profiting at the expense of communities suffering from environmental damage and climate change.
Catholics cannot continue to be apathetic bystanders, profiting at the expense of communities suffering from environmental damage and climate change.
THE CONTEMPLATIVE VISION AND LAUDATO SI’
Some Catholics are flippant regarding the care of creation, who criticize a focus on it because our concern should be the salvation of souls. But wouldn’t that be denying the importance of our material bodies?
Some Catholics are flippant regarding the care of creation, who criticize a focus on it because our concern should be the salvation of souls. But wouldn’t that be denying the importance of our material bodies?
POPE FRANCIS AND FAITH LEADERS CALL FOR NET-ZERO CARBON EMISSIONS AHEAD OF UN SUMMIT
Leaders of the world’s faith traditions signed an appeal addressed to those who will negotiate the future of the environment in an upcoming United Nations summit in Glasgow...
Leaders of the world’s faith traditions signed an appeal addressed to those who will negotiate the future of the environment in an upcoming United Nations summit in Glasgow...
HOW ST. FRANCIS LED ONE ACTIVIST TO FIGHT FOR ECOLOGICAL JUSTICE
For this environmental activist, being a brother to all is an easy call to follow. May we all live without grasping, rich, free to flow in creation’s boundless love, giving, and receiving. At home with one another.
For this environmental activist, being a brother to all is an easy call to follow. May we all live without grasping, rich, free to flow in creation’s boundless love, giving, and receiving. At home with one another.
PRE-COP26 APPEAL: ACTION NEEDED TO HEAL OUR WOUNDED HUMANITY
Pope Francis calls for the world to achieve net-zero carbon emissions as soon as possible, reduce its own emissions and finance emission reductions by poorer nations.
Pope Francis calls for the world to achieve net-zero carbon emissions as soon as possible, reduce its own emissions and finance emission reductions by poorer nations.
FAITH LEADERS ON CLIMATE CHANGE: “FUTURE GENERATIONS WILL NEVER FORGIVE..."
Future generations will never forgive if we miss the opportunity to protect our home. We have inherited a garden; we must not leave a desert to our children.
Future generations will never forgive if we miss the opportunity to protect our home. We have inherited a garden; we must not leave a desert to our children.
5 REASONS WHY CATHOLICS SHOULD CARE ABOUT THE COP26 CLIMATE SUMMIT
In 17 days, the United Nations climate change summit, COP26, is set to begin in Glasgow, Scotland. Catholics who will be in Glasgow say there are many reasons for people of faith to pay attention...
In 17 days, the United Nations climate change summit, COP26, is set to begin in Glasgow, Scotland. Catholics who will be in Glasgow say there are many reasons for people of faith to pay attention...
CATHOLIC ACTIVISTS SAY COP26 IS ABOUT ‘CARING FOR YOUR NEIGHBOR’
When it comes to protecting God’s creation, leaders of Catholic movements active in the COP26 Glasgow summit say it’s time for a little less conversation and a lot of more action.
When it comes to protecting God’s creation, leaders of Catholic movements active in the COP26 Glasgow summit say it’s time for a little less conversation and a lot of more action.
CATHOLIC CHURCH IN GERMANY RELEASES FIRST CLIMATE PROTECTION REPORT
125-page report describes progress on environmental protection and difficulties faced by parishes and other church institutions in responding to climate change.
125-page report describes progress on environmental protection and difficulties faced by parishes and other church institutions in responding to climate change.
EARTH'S CLIMATE OUTLOOK GRIM BUT NOT HOPELESS, FAITH LEADERS SAY
A foreboding future but the potential for a better one, if immediate, systemic and sustainable action is taken. An urgent need to adapt to increasingly extreme weather. And a key role for faith communities in all of it.
A foreboding future but the potential for a better one, if immediate, systemic and sustainable action is taken. An urgent need to adapt to increasingly extreme weather. And a key role for faith communities in all of it.
POPE COMPARES CLIMATE CRISIS AND COVID TO GLOBAL WAR
We need hope and courage. Humanity has the means to face this transformation which requires a real conversion, individual but also community, and the determined will to undertake this path.
We need hope and courage. Humanity has the means to face this transformation which requires a real conversion, individual but also community, and the determined will to undertake this path.
AS COP26 CONFERENCE GATHERS, FAITH-BASED ENVIRONMENTALISTS FIGHT ‘ECO-GRIEF’
For some veteran climate change activists, a positive perspective is central to their faith.
For some veteran climate change activists, a positive perspective is central to their faith.
COP26: INTEGRATED APPROACH NEEDED TO COMBAT CLIMATE CRISIS
World leaders, policy-makers, scientists, faith-based groups and representatives of international organizations and of civil society, are gathered in Glasgow, Scotland for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference
World leaders, policy-makers, scientists, faith-based groups and representatives of international organizations and of civil society, are gathered in Glasgow, Scotland for the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference
COP26 EVENT URGES PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN RELIGIOUS, INDIGENOUS LEADERS TO SAVE PLANET
The climate crisis cannot be solved without recognizing the rights and spiritualities of Indigenous peoples...
The climate crisis cannot be solved without recognizing the rights and spiritualities of Indigenous peoples...
FIRST WEEK OF COP26 OFFERS BIG CLIMATE PLEDGES, BUT CATHOLIC ACTIVISTS WANT DETAILS
Catholic development agencies say the pledges made so far sound nice, but whether they make a difference will depend on whether they're delivered.
Catholic development agencies say the pledges made so far sound nice, but whether they make a difference will depend on whether they're delivered.
PEOPLE OF INTEGRITY AND VIRTUE WILL SAVE THE PLANET
COP26 conferenc could be the last chance to stop the climate from reaching the point of no return when a cycle of continuing destruction kicks in.
COP26 conferenc could be the last chance to stop the climate from reaching the point of no return when a cycle of continuing destruction kicks in.
THE GLOBAL COMMON GOOD
In Laudato Si’, Pope Francis urges Christians to consider the long-term effects of our actions which impact the future well-being of the human species, all living things, and our planet itself. The notion of the common good also extends to future generations.
In Laudato Si’, Pope Francis urges Christians to consider the long-term effects of our actions which impact the future well-being of the human species, all living things, and our planet itself. The notion of the common good also extends to future generations.
COP26 CLIMATE SUMMIT DRAFT REVEALS WHICH FIGHTS REMAIN
The provisional draft accelerates how often countries would need to ramp up emissions-reduction targets and makes direct reference to phasing out coal
The provisional draft accelerates how often countries would need to ramp up emissions-reduction targets and makes direct reference to phasing out coal
OUTCOME OF COP26 ‘MOSTLY NEGATIVE’ SAYS CATHOLIC CLIMATE ACTIVIST
As the two-weeks of negotiations end, the leader of the largest Catholic coalition protecting what Pope Francis’ calls “our common home,” sees the outcome as “mostly negative.”
As the two-weeks of negotiations end, the leader of the largest Catholic coalition protecting what Pope Francis’ calls “our common home,” sees the outcome as “mostly negative.”
OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF LAUDATO SI' ACTION PLATFORM
All sectors of the church are invited to participate in the Laudato Si' Action Platform,a multi-year, Vatican-backed process toward sustainability in the spirit of Pope Francis' landmark encyclical on care for creation.
All sectors of the church are invited to participate in the Laudato Si' Action Platform,a multi-year, Vatican-backed process toward sustainability in the spirit of Pope Francis' landmark encyclical on care for creation.
COP26 SHORTCOMINGS POINT TO MISSION FOR ALL CATHOLICS
The outcome of COP26 raises clear justice issues for people of faith. These are matters on which Catholics must speak and act, as people of faith, as consumers and as advocates for public policies that align with Gospel values.
The outcome of COP26 raises clear justice issues for people of faith. These are matters on which Catholics must speak and act, as people of faith, as consumers and as advocates for public policies that align with Gospel values.
HOPELESS, NOT HELPLESS: YOUNG CATHOLICS FACE CLIMATE CRISIS
Gen Z and Millennials harbor anxiety and grief about Earth’s future. Together they’re building networks of care for themselves and neighbors in need.
Gen Z and Millennials harbor anxiety and grief about Earth’s future. Together they’re building networks of care for themselves and neighbors in need.
WHY WE NEED TO REDISCOVER FRANCIS OF ASSISI’S POVERTY, GENTLENESS AND HUMILITY
If humanity is to survive, it must rediscover the insight of First Nations and Indigenous peoples - and of St Francis of Assisi - that the world beneath our feet is holy.
If humanity is to survive, it must rediscover the insight of First Nations and Indigenous peoples - and of St Francis of Assisi - that the world beneath our feet is holy.
LATIN MASS, WOMEN PRIESTS, CELIBACY? CLIMATE CHANGE WILL MAKE ALL THE CHURCH’S ARGUMENTS POINTLESS
Nothing will change the church more profoundly than the color green ceasing to be ordinary.
Nothing will change the church more profoundly than the color green ceasing to be ordinary.
PANDEMICS AND THE CLIMATE CRISIS — UNDERSTANDING THEIR CONNECTION
Although we know that we carry responsibility, we can feel quite powerless in the face of the two major crises the world currently faces.
Although we know that we carry responsibility, we can feel quite powerless in the face of the two major crises the world currently faces.
WE TOLD POPE FRANCIS NONVIOLENT ACTION MAY BE NEEDED TO STOP CLIMATE CHANGE
As a global moral voice, the Catholic Church controls vast resources — money, buildings, land, education institutions — and must use its assets to address the climate crisis.
As a global moral voice, the Catholic Church controls vast resources — money, buildings, land, education institutions — and must use its assets to address the climate crisis.
AT MOUNT ST. HELENS, A SPIRITUAL INSIGHT ON ECOLOGICAL HEALING
The paschal mystery of Mount St. Helens—its life, death, and resurrection — is a symbol of hope. Choose life? Or choose death? It should be a simple answer. But our current ecological crisis shows that we have yet to answer faithfully.
The paschal mystery of Mount St. Helens—its life, death, and resurrection — is a symbol of hope. Choose life? Or choose death? It should be a simple answer. But our current ecological crisis shows that we have yet to answer faithfully.
TALKING TRUTH TO POWER THAT EXPLOITS THE POOR
The day of reckoning for the world is getting closer. A new UN climate report says that we have one last chance. It is now or never to change and get off the merry-go-round of fossil fuel-supported lifestyles of consumer spending...
The day of reckoning for the world is getting closer. A new UN climate report says that we have one last chance. It is now or never to change and get off the merry-go-round of fossil fuel-supported lifestyles of consumer spending...
LAUDATO SI’ MOVEMENT: WE NEED TO BE CHAMPIONS OF CREATION
Care for creation is not an “optional” thing for Christians, it’s an imperative, it’s essential for a life of virtue; so, that’s a more significant one.
Care for creation is not an “optional” thing for Christians, it’s an imperative, it’s essential for a life of virtue; so, that’s a more significant one.
CATHOLIC GROUPS OUTLINE PRIORITIES FOR DEFENSE OF OCEANS, BIODIVERSITY AHEAD OF U.N. SUMMITS
There's an inner crisis. So there has to be a language that reaches the heart, and that's the limitation of the scientific and academic language.
There's an inner crisis. So there has to be a language that reaches the heart, and that's the limitation of the scientific and academic language.
CATHOLIC FARMERS DO THE DIRTY WORK OF SUSTAINABLE LIVING
Across the country, Catholic farmers find that taking care of the land helps them serve others and connect with God.
Across the country, Catholic farmers find that taking care of the land helps them serve others and connect with God.
THE VATICAN ACTS ON CLIMATE CHANGE, BUT US BISHOPS DAWDLE
It is clear through both words and actions that creation care is a priority of the Vatican and the leader of the Catholic Church. Yet, it continues to feel like the U.S. bishops have missed the memo.
It is clear through both words and actions that creation care is a priority of the Vatican and the leader of the Catholic Church. Yet, it continues to feel like the U.S. bishops have missed the memo.
IF WE WANT TO SAVE THE WORLD FROM CLIMATE CHANGE, HOPE ISN’T OPTIONAL
All available evidence leads us to believe that our actions will have a substantial impact on the climate crisis. There’s reason to hope.
All available evidence leads us to believe that our actions will have a substantial impact on the climate crisis. There’s reason to hope.
LAUDATO SI' MESSAGE GETS ADDED ATTENTION AS SEASON OF CREATION OPENS
Some clergy are leading efforts in parishes to create more awareness of the pope's message while others have willingly encouraged parishioner-led practical, educational and Scripture-based endeavors.
Some clergy are leading efforts in parishes to create more awareness of the pope's message while others have willingly encouraged parishioner-led practical, educational and Scripture-based endeavors.
THE HISTORICAL ROOTS OF OUR ECOLOGICAL CRISIS FROM A CATHOLIC PERSPECTIVE
Environmentalism was not on Augustine and Aquinas’s radar screen in the same way that is for the recent Popes. Why?
Environmentalism was not on Augustine and Aquinas’s radar screen in the same way that is for the recent Popes. Why?
LAUDATO SI' DOCUMENTARY PUTS A HUMAN FACE ON CLIMATE CHANGE
Francis' groundbreaking teaching document on ecology, creation and climate change that he addressed to the entire world is coming to a computer, phone or smart TV screen near you.
Francis' groundbreaking teaching document on ecology, creation and climate change that he addressed to the entire world is coming to a computer, phone or smart TV screen near you.
CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES CAMPAIGN AIMS TO ENGAGE US CATHOLICS ON CLIMATE CHANGE
CRS survey shows vast majority of Americans concerned about climate, support taking action.
CRS survey shows vast majority of Americans concerned about climate, support taking action.
ECUMENICAL IMPERATIVES: CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE PANDEMIC
It is our obligation before God, neighbor, and creation to assume responsibility for addressing climate change and suppressing the pandemic.
It is our obligation before God, neighbor, and creation to assume responsibility for addressing climate change and suppressing the pandemic.
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