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Want to put the Pope's encyclical into practice? Protect religious freedom, archbishop says

Jul 4, 2015

By Matt Hadro

Religious freedom is absolutely necessary to implement the teachings of Pope Francis’ recent encyclical Laudato Si, said the U.S. bishops’... Read more

Cardinal Turkson, Naomi Klein at the People and Planet First conference at the Patristic Institute Augustinianum in Rome, Italy on July 2, 2015.

Pope's encyclical forges unusual allies in fight for the environment

Jul 2, 2015

By Elise Harris

The Vatican recently added the voice of self-described “secular Jewish feminist” Naomi Klein to their discussion on the climate, signaling... Read more

Have a family, grow a garden, be holy – conclusions from Laudato Si

Jun 23, 2015

By Adelaide Mena, Matt Hadro

The vision behind Pope Francis’ newest encyclical is one that offers a holistic proposal of stewardship rooted in faith, offering... Read more

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Infallible? Informal? How binding is the new encyclical on Catholics?

Jun 19, 2015

By Adelaide Mena

With the release of Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment this week came a wave of controversy over the Pope’s... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to the crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square for the Angelus, June 14, 2015.

The first encyclical wholly from Francis overturns expectations

Jun 18, 2015

'Laudato si' is not only an example of the Magisterium's social teaching: it also represents the birth of a new... Read more

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Saint Francis and his star role in the Pope's new encyclical

Jun 18, 2015

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis' new encyclical is filled with references to his namesake, whom the Pope says is a model of how... Read more

Press conference on Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si on June 18, 2015 in Paul VI Hall.

Vatican: Encyclical aims to promote common good, not take sides

Jun 18, 2015

By Elise Harris

The Vatican's presentation of Pope Francis' new encyclical said the intent behind the document goes beyond political debates, aiming for... Read more

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US bishops on 'Laudato Si' – it's about conversion

Jun 18, 2015

By Matt Hadro

Several leading U.S. bishops praised the new papal encyclical as an invitation to turn away from sin and grow closer... Read more

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Magisterium – not secret authors – had final say on encyclical

Jun 18, 2015

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Despite many claiming they helped to draft Pope Francis' new encyclical, the final text cannot be attributed to any 'hidden'... Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday General Audience in St Peter's Square on May 20, 2015.

The Pope's take on transgender issues? Accept the body God gave you

Jun 18, 2015

Pope Francis' new encyclical on the environment calls for men and women to acknowledge their bodies as a “gift” from... Read more

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Pope Francis blasts abortion, population control in new encyclical

Jun 18, 2015

By Elise Harris

In his new encyclical on the environment, Pope Francis slams attacks against human life such as abortion, embryonic experimentation and... Read more

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Environment encyclical takes bold stance on controversial issues

Jun 18, 2015

In his newly released encyclical on the environment, Pope Francis did not hesitate to wade into controversial topics, making statements... Read more

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Pope Francis: Receive new encyclical with 'open heart'

Jun 17, 2015

By Ann Schneible

Speaking one day before its official release to the public, Pope Francis is asking for people to have an “open... Read more