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U.S. bishops disappointed by Supreme Court's climate regulation ruling
The U.S. bishops said Friday they are disappointed by a Supreme Court ruling which limits the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability... Read more
Nigerian Catholic bishop to Irish president: Church massacre not linked to climate change
The bishop said Michael D. Higgins’ ‘reasons for this gruesome massacre are incorrect and far-fetched.’ Read more
Vatican calls for ‘clear roadmap’ as climate summit enters final stretch
The Vatican said that ‘various gaps’ had emerged at COP26 in Scotland. Read more
Pope Francis to COP26: ‘Now is the time to act, urgently, courageously, and responsibly’
The pope said he had hoped to attend the meeting, but it ‘was not possible.’ Read more
In BBC message, Pope Francis says UN climate summit must offer ‘effective responses’ to ecological crisis
It is the first time Pope Francis has recorded a special message for the BBC Read more
Pope Francis, faith leaders issue carbon emissions appeal ahead of UN climate change conference
They signed the message in the Vatican’s Hall of Benediction. Read more
Pope Francis will not offer a public Mass during Scotland visit
The pope is expected to attend the “world leaders summit” in the opening days of the 2021 United Nations Climate... Read more
Religious leaders, scientists to convene at Vatican ahead of climate summit
“Faith and Science: Towards COP26” will take place Oct. 4 at the Vatican Read more
Pope Francis launches 7-year Laudato si’ action plan
The Laudato si’ Action Platform will focus on seven sectors: families, parishes, schools, hospitals, businesses, organizations, and religious orders. Read more
Pope Francis and John Kerry meet at the Vatican
U.S. President Joe Biden’s climate envoy is in Europe ahead of November’s UN Climate Change Conference. Read more
Pope Francis to discuss climate change with John Kerry at Vatican
The former Secretary of State is also a keynote speaker at a Vatican conference Read more
Pope Francis tells diplomats 'right to life' is a foundational human right
Pope Francis told diplomats at the Vatican Monday that it is “painful” for him to see more countries move away... Read more
Vatican Secretary of State calls for synergy in fight against poverty and climate change
The Vatican Secretary of State has called for a new model of development built on “the synergistic bond” between the... Read more
Vatican committed to net zero emissions by 2050, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis urged Saturday the adoption of a "climate of care," and said the Vatican City State is committed to... Read more
Pope Francis calls for 'integral ecology' in TED Climate Countdown video
Pope Francis sent a video message to the TED Countdown summit on climate change Saturday explaining how a more “integral... Read more
Bishop McElroy: Abortion and climate change both crucial, voters must be prudent
Bishop Robert W. McElroy of San Diego made a speech Thursday that attempted to explain his criticism of the elevation... Read more
Pope Francis to diplomats: Polarization hurts the poor
In his annual address to diplomats Thursday, Pope Francis stressed that solidarity is needed in 2020 to overcome polarization for... Read more
Pope to UN summit: Climate change linked to ethical decline
In a video message Monday to the UN Climate Action Summit, Pope Francis stressed that climate change is linked to... Read more
Massachusetts bishops say action is urgently needed on climate change
The bishops of Massachusetts warned in a new pastoral letter that climate change has reached a crisis level and requires... Read more
Families are a radical witness to hope in modern society, Archbishop Gomez says
The Christian family must become a “radical” sign against a climate of despair and isolation Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los... Read more
