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Pope calls on world leaders to end divisions to fight climate change

The future of humanity depends on what people choose now, Pope Francis said in his message to global leaders at the World Climate Action Summit of the U.N. Climate Change Conference.

Faith leaders can influence the world on climate change

As world leaders convene in Dubai for the annual United Nations climate change conference, or COP28, a new advocacy group will be on hand to influence the negotiations. For the first time in its history, the conference will host a faith pavilion, where faith groups and leaders from across the religious spectrum will gather to demonstrate the pivotal role of faith communities in tackling the climate crisis.

No atheists in foxholes

If there are no atheists in foxholes, what about in Midwestern basements during tornado warnings?

Religious leaders seek consensus-based approach for decisions on climate

Vatican officials and other Catholic leaders around the globe believe the challenge of climate change requires a consensus-based approach rooted in solidarity, saying world leaders' failure to come together and fully implement previous agreements is a threat to human well-being and the health of the planet.

Eastern Africa bishops explore consequences of climate change on daily life

Eastern Africa Catholic bishops acknowledged that the climate crisis is real and that it is causing adverse effects on people throughout the region.

Climate change topic of youth summit at St. Viator

Climate change and what can be done about it were the topics of the day when over 60 students from Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Diocese of Joliet gathered for a Youth Climate Summit on April 9 at St. Viator High School in Arlington Heights.

Climate talks: From ‘blah, blah, blah’ to spurring action rooted in care

After two weeks of talks among world leaders at the 26th U.N. Climate Change Conference, there were plenty of terse tweets and editorial hashtags offering varying assessments of the final Glasgow Climate Pact.

Pope Francis, Cardinal Parolin call for concrete action at COP26 summit

As the U.N. Climate Change Conference began, Pope Francis urged world leaders to take action in stemming the adverse effects of climate change. Addressing pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square Oct. 31 for his Sunday Angelus address, the pope called on Christians to pray “so that the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor might be heard.”

Vatican calls for action to help people displaced by climate change

Whether people admit it or not, climate change and environmental destruction are forcing millions from their homes, and Catholics have a responsibility to assist them, Pope Francis wrote in the preface to a new document.

Young activists focus of Loyola’s climate change conference

Loyola University Chicago’s annual Climate Change Conference this year emphasized the voices of young organizers and activists not because they are the only people affected by climate change, but because they have been pushing leaders to do something about it.
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