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Meet the monks who decided to go green years before Laudato Si
Years before Pope Francis’ recent ecology encyclical was published, a Trappist monastery in Virginia went back to its spiritual roots... Read more
Catholic Relief Services dismayed over US intent to leave Paris Climate Accord
Catholic Relief Services, the official charitable arm of the U.S. bishops, is expressing strong opposition to the Trump administration’s decision... Read more
Church must convert from cultural, ecological sins, Amazon synod concludes
The Amazon synod final document, published Saturday, laid out the need to define “ecological sins” while calling the Church to... Read more
EPA tells churches to cut mercury but says restrictions on power plants unnecessary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking houses of worship to eliminate mercury products, while at the same time saying... Read more
Will the real St. Francis please stand up?
St. Francis of Assisi is widely known for his life of poverty and love of creation. But there’s a lesser-known... 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
Pope Francis announces ‘global village’ alliance for education, environment
Pope Francis announced Thursday his newest initiative to form an international and interreligious alliance, which he described as “global village”... Read more
Catholic groups installing 5,000 solar panels in DC
Catholic organizations are installing 5,000 solar panels in a five-acre space in Washington, D.C., in what will become the largest... Read more
California bishops call Catholics to 'ecological spirituality'
On the fourth anniversary of Laudato Si’, the bishops of California challenged the community to grow in an “ecological conversion”... Read more
Amazon Synod to consider possible ordination of married men
The working document for the special assembly of the Synod of Bishops for the Pan-amazonian region, released Monday, recommends study... Read more
English bishop welcomes climate change report
The English and Welsh bishops' lead on environmental issues welcomed Thursday the publication of an advisory group's report encouraging the... Read more
Pope Francis: Capitalism must consider impact on humanity, environment
Pope Francis Friday offered a critique of captialism’s impact on the environment, calling for a response that hears “the cry... Read more
Proposed changes to mercury regulations 'troubling,' bishops say
A proposal to ease regulations on mercury pollution levels in the air fails to show proper respect for human life... Read more
Pope’s Lenten message focuses on renewal of creation
The redemption of creation takes center stage in Pope Francis’ Lenten message this year, which connects man’s sinfulness to environmental... Read more
Pope Francis: 'Inequality is disastrous for the future of humanity'
Pope Francis spoke out about inequality, the environment, sustainable development and the elimination of poverty during his visit to the... Read more
Why Christians can criticize 'Green New Deal', but can't dodge 'green' politics
A joint congressional resolution for a “Green New Deal” is the latest effort aiming to apply political solutions to environmental... Read more
The world needs a change of heart on environmental issues, pope says
Christians have an important role to play in helping people have a change of heart and mind regarding responsible protection... Read more
Repeal of Clean Power Plan will hurt poor communities, Catholic leaders insist
After the Trump administration announced a repeal of emissions standards, Catholic leaders warned it could hurt poor communities and thwart... Read more
New climate commission could advance human dignity, US bishops tell Congress
The United States should create a commission to combat the harms of climate change and promote human dignity as a... Read more
Vatican turns off fountains to conserve water for drought-hit Rome
As the city of Rome and much of Italy experiences a severe drought, the Vatican has turned off its fountains... Read more
