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Catholics spreading the word on climate change

For Catholics, climate change is more than a political issue. The care of creation is a moral obligation, said Andrew Panelli, a parishioner at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Orland Hills, and Catholics must both take action in their own lives and advocate for government and industry steps to slow the warming of the earth.

World Youth Day participants issue 'manifesto' to call attention to environment

Young people attending World Youth Day called attention to the world's environmental problems, issuing what they called a "manifesto" for the "care of the common home."

Pope: Pray, act to protect clean water, guarantee access to it

Water is a gift of God that makes life possible and yet millions of people do not have access to safe drinking water, and rivers, seas and oceans continue to be polluted, Pope Francis said.

State of Earth tomorrow depends on action today, pope tells activists

While everyone has a role and responsibility to help safeguard the planet, all governments must uphold commitments agreed upon in the Paris Accord on reducing climate change, Pope Francis said.

600 Catholic institutions declare support for Paris climate agreement

Caring for creation goes hand-in-hand with the mission of helping retreat-goers connect with God at the Jesuit Retreat House in Parma, Ohio.

Efforts to spread Laudato Si’ message bearing fruit

Three years after Pope Francis released his encyclical “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home,” grass-roots efforts to keep the earth healthy are starting to bear fruit.

The gift of ‘Laudato Si’’

In the wake of President Trump’s announced withdrawal from the Paris climate accord, and in light of Pentecost, I propose, as many Catholic writers are doing as well, that we receive “Laudato Si’,” Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment, as a treasured gift and, and in the spirit of Pentecost, we share with others this wonderful gift. We need to make “Laudato Si’” a household name.

Trump’s decision to abandon Paris climate pact called ‘deeply troubling’

President Donald Trump’s June 1 decision “not to honor the U.S. commitment” to the Paris climate agreement “is deeply troubling,” said the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace.

Vatican marks Laudato Si' anniversary with new website

ROME — Marking the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment, the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace launched a new website dedicated to the document and efforts around the world to put its teaching into practice.

Speakers: Black Catholics must act on climate change

Black Catholics have a mission to act on climate change, and they have a mission to do it now.
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