Ever since the introduction of Pope Francis’ encyclical, Laudato Si’, five years ago, more and more dioceses are heeding his message about caring for the environment.
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As Earth Day turns 50, activists say ‘humanity is at critical crossroads’
Earth Day was created in 1970 by Democratic Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin.
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After student protest, Creighton University endorses plan to begin divestment from fossil fuels
Last November, 85.8 percent of voting students—2,438 in total—supported a nonbinding referendum that urged university trustees to sell off the then-10.6 percent of the university endowment that was invested in fossil fuel corporations by 2025.
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After ‘Laudato Si’,’ Catholic Climate Project seeks to foster prayerful climate action
The project is poised to utilize the energy of young Catholics, many of whom are deeply concerned about the threats that climate change poses to the planet and, by extension, to human dignity.
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Priests swap clericals for camouflage to help fight Australian fires
In Australia, priests are joining in the effort to combat the devasting bushfires that have swept the country.
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Priest appeals for more shelters for volcano evacuees in Philippines
A Catholic priest has appealed for more and better shelters for victims of a volcanic eruption in the Philippines after criticizing a local government response.
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Bushfires are a call to action, prayer and reflection in Australia
The nation’s Catholics have started to reflect on their long-term responsibilities in the face of this unprecedented environmental catastrophe.
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A prayer during the Australian bushfires
To you, O God, I entrust my sorrow, my fears, my anguish, as well as the people, the flora and fauna, the land of Australia.
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Australian Catholics seek prayers as fires continue in four states
Bishop Shane Mackinlay of Diocese of Sandhurst expressed concern about “the impact that fires have already had on communities and by the anxiety that the threat of fire is causing.”
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Catholic climate groups vow to maintain pressure after COP25 failures
Catholic groups involved in climate change advocacy are frustrated over lack of progress in wake of UN climate talks in Spain.