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Illinois bishops supporting clean energy legislation

The bishops of the six Catholic dioceses of Illinois are putting their support behind state legislation aimed at expanding the use of clean energy and job training and opportunities for people from underserved communities.

Pandemic shows increasing need for the church’s social mission

Italy and the Vatican are slowly coming out of lockdown. Cleaners wearing protective suits and masks have sanitized St. Peter’s Basilica ahead of public Masses restarting this month. The return of public liturgies came in the same week that bars, restaurants, museums and hairdressers reopened.

Vatican announces Laudato Si' anniversary year

The Vatican announced that it will commemorate the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment with a yearlong series of initiatives dedicated to the safeguarding and care of the Earth.

Care of environment topic of youth meeting with Bishop Hicks

Care of the environment is an important topic for many of today’s young people, and thanks to an effort by the Office of Lifelong Formation, local youth had an opportunity Feb. 24 to share their concerns with Auxiliary Bishop Ronald Hicks, archdiocesan vicar general.

Parishes, schools to observe ‘Season of Creation’ Sept. 1-Oct. 4

Parishes and schools across the Archdiocese of Chicago will join with churches around the world in observing the “Season of Creation” from Sept. 1 to Oct. 4.

Author: ‘God is the main gardener, collaborate with him’

When Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home’” was published in 2015, the document brought Salesian Father Joshtrom Kureethadam to tears.

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.
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