The nation’s Catholics have started to reflect on their long-term responsibilities in the face of this unprecedented environmental catastrophe.
Laudato Si’
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Bishop McElroy on the Amazon’s ecological crisis and what’s next for the women’s diaconate
Bishop Robert W. McElroy of San Diego spoke with America on Oct. 27, the day it ended, and shared his reflections on the main topics addressed by the synod and the proposals made in its final document.
Posted inPolitics & Society, Short Take
The climate strike was just the beginning for Gen Z. Here’s what comes next for us.
In November we will strike again, and on Earth Day we will strike in even greater numbers than before.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
In the midst of climate strikes, where are the Jesuit schools?
Climate strikes led primarily by young people are happening around the world. How are Jesuit schools engaging with this issue?
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Pope Francis shined a light on the hopes and challenges in Madagascar, Catholic Relief Services says
The ecological restoration work here is locked in a race against deforestation as hard-pressed Malagasy turn to the forests to make charcoal, build homes or clear the forest for subsistence food production.
Posted inFaith, Vatican Dispatch
Pope Francis issues new call for world leaders to act on the climate emergency
Pope Francis said that the forthcoming United Nations Climate Action Summit “is of particular importance.”
Posted inDispatches, Faith
How a ‘green’ church in Toronto teaches theology through design
The daily light show at St. Gabriel’s in Toronto is not just aesthetically moving, writes Dean Dettloff. It is part of a church design that reminds us of human dependence on the earth.
Posted inFaith, GoodNews
The eco-friendly project that provides solar power to Catholic institutions – at no cost
Catholic Energies offers no-cost counseling to parishes, schools, hospitals and other Catholic organizations. “[We] demonstrate to them how they can save money and reduce their carbon emissions through smart solar energy projects.”
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
The Laudato Si’ generation: Why I gave my graduation speech on climate change
Fordham University’s student graduation speaker was motivated by her faith to call for “zero emissions, zero excuses and zero time to waste.”
Posted inFaith, Faith and Reason
Pope Francis’s pro-life values probably don’t match your political categories. Here’s why.
While Pope Francis has given special consideration to what some may consider liberal life issues, he has also spoken up strongly and clearly for the more traditional prolife issues.