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Maize stems remain dry Feb. 16 after failing because of a drought in Kilifi, Kenya. Catholic bishops of Eastern Africa, meeting in Tanzania July 10-18 examined the consequences of climate change throughout the region. (CNS/Reuters/Baz Ratner)

Bishops conclude assembly with guidelines to better implement Laudato Si' in East Africa

Jul 21, 2022

Bishops in Eastern Africa concluded a nine-day meeting, saying the region's environmental concerns can be attributed to human behavior, and suggesting actions to increase awareness of how the climate crisis affects local communities.

Anna Robertson (third from left) poses with Will Rutt (executive director, Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center) and youth panelists at an event sponsored by the Creation Care Network in early 2022 in Seattle, Washington. (Courtesy of Anna Robertson)

Q & A with Anna Robertson, on Catholic young adults and climate action

by Stephanie Clary

Jul 19, 2022

Since late 2020, Anna Robertson has worked with Catholic youth and young adults with specific interest in climate change, ecological justice and creation spirituality. She shared how we might best serve and accompany them.

A herdsman walks past the carcass of a cow in Kargi, Kenya, Oct. 9, 2021. Catholic bishops of eastern Africa, meeting in Tanzania July 10-18, 2022, examined the consequences of climate change throughout the region. (CNS/Reuters/Baz Ratner)

Eastern Africa bishops explore consequences of climate change on daily life

by Frederick Nzwili, Catholic News Service

Jul 18, 2022

Meeting in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, July 10–18 under the shadow of some of the worst recorded ecological disasters in the region, the bishops from the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa are examining ways to help communities that are struggling to adapt to the effects of a changing climate.

Puerto Rico's El Yunque National Forest is seen in this 2012 file photo. (CNS/Octavio Duran)

Puerto Rico's archbishop calls for island to adopt green energy, in line with Laudato Si'

by Aleja Hertzler-McCain

Jul 18, 2022

San Juan Archbishop Roberto González Nieves has called for widespread action across Puerto Rico to protect its natural resources and spur transition to clean energy sources, in line with the pope's environmental encyclical.

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Bishops conclude assembly with guidelines to better implement Laudato Si' in East Africa

Q & A with Anna Robertson, on Catholic young adults and climate action

Eastern Africa bishops explore consequences of climate change on daily life

Puerto Rico's archbishop calls for island to adopt green energy, in line with Laudato Si'

African youth deliver environmental demands to bishops at Laudato Si' meeting

Scottish faith leaders call on COP26 president to ensure climate pledges are kept

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Ukrainian archbishop condemns attack on nuclear facility

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