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Francis laments wars, environmental crisis in 2020's World Day of Peace message

Dec 12, 2019

Pope Francis laments in his message for 2020's World Day of Peace that the human community "bears the scars of ever more devastating wars and conflicts," calling on Christians to reject systems of security, such as nuclear deterrence, built on fear of others.

"Drill, Baby, Spill," Michael D'Antuono, oil on canvas (Courtesy of the Ceres Gallery)

In 'Endangered Earth' exhibit, artists confront climate change

by Leo J. O'Donovan

Dec 12, 2019

Appreciation

Remembering Sallie McFague: Eco-theologian was a gift to our understanding of God

by Shannon Schrein

Dec 11, 2019

Fresh and local: A boost from the sisters

by Russ Mancl

A local food atlas is good for a community of Catholic sisters, good for farmers and good for the environment.

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Francis laments wars, environmental crisis in 2020's World Day of Peace message

by Joshua J. McElwee

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In 'Endangered Earth' exhibit, artists confront climate change

by Leo J. O'Donovan

Dec 12, 2019

This modest but exemplary exhibition at the Ceres Gallery in Manhattan offers one of our resources for survival in the face of environmental degradation — the artistic imagining of our plight.

Appreciation

Remembering Sallie McFague: Eco-theologian was a gift to our understanding of God

by Shannon Schrein

Dec 11, 2019

Sallie McFague was not Catholic, but her work in eco-feminist theology influenced generations of Catholic theologians and students.

Actor Mark Ruffalo blends film and faith-fueled activism in 'Dark Waters'

by Emily McFarlan Miller, Religion News Service

Dec 11, 2019

Actor Mark Ruffalo said he's had a hard time melding his activism with storytelling.

EarthBeat Weekly: Bypassing Black Friday to #OptOutside

by Brian Roewe

Dec 9, 2019

Last week around this time, I was among those to #OptOutside.

Advent meditations with Laudato Si', Week 2: Shift to a deeper vision

by Arthur Jones

Dec 8, 2019

EarthBeat shares reflections based on the text of "Laudato Si': on Care for our Common Home." This second week examines humanity's shortcomings, and considers what inward steps Pope Francis is calling us to take.