The forthcoming joint message will ask people of all faiths "to adopt a respectful and responsible approach toward creation."

One shocked priest showed the damage to his water-filled church on Facebook Live.

Archbishop Gomez suggested that the collection be taken during Masses the weekend of Sept. 2-3 or Sept. 9-10.

With the E.P.A. under threat, Catholics should remember our responsibility to protect all of the earth’s most vulnerable inhabitants.

"Clearly, the harm alleged by Transco outweighs this harm alleged by the Adorers," the court opinion read.

No one will be surprised to know that our Jesuit family is responding generously.