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Attendees participate in the Stockholm+50 Youth Assembly June 1 in Stockholm, Sweden; the event preceded Stockholm+50, the United Nations environmental conference that runs June 2–3. (Flickr/Courtesy of the United Nations Environment Program)

Faith leaders reassert critical role in confronting climate change ahead of Stockholm+50

by Brian Roewe
Jun 2, 2022

Ahead of Stockholm+50, religious leaders have called for humanity to reverse course from economic practices that abuse nature and heat the planet to dangerous levels, saying the faith voice has a pivotal role to play.

Evolutionary living through mutual mentoring

On retreat in May 2020, our anxiety — COVID-19, unemployment, systemic racism — shifted as we listened to Mary Evelyn Tucker's Laudato Si' Week 2020 presentation hosted by the Global Catholic Climate Movement.

"What if the universe itself has its own unique story to tell, one in which we play a profound role?" evolutionary cosmologist and host Brian Swimme asks in the opening of the 2011 film "Journey of the Universe." (Courtesy of Journey of the Universe)

10 years later, 'Journey of the Universe' film more relevant, urgent than ever

by Brian Roewe
Apr 9, 2021

In 2011, "Journey of the Universe" portrayed the nearly 14-billion-year history of the universe, from the Big Bang to human life today. Ten years later, EarthBeat spoke with one of the producers about the film's impact.

A man looks at his house buried under the pile of rubble and sand in Daraga, Philippines, Nov. 1, following flash floods brought by Super Typhoon Goni, also known as Rolly. The storm left at least 10 people dead and three missing. (CNS/Reuters)

Climate crisis, COVID-19 demand interfaith action, say religious leaders

by Brian Roewe
Nov 6, 2020

This moment offers "an opportunity and a grace" for restoration, beginning with religion playing a vital role in nurturing greater respect for creation and one another, cardinal tells conference on Laudato Si'.

Book Review

New biography of Thomas Berry reasserts importance of his work

by Marian Ronan
Jan 1, 2020

Pursuing Thomas Berry's 'New Story' with an eye on climate change

by Jesse Remedios
Nov 6, 2019
Blog | Eco Catholic

Universe's unfolding story set to music in composer's new oratorio

by Sharon Abercrombie
Jun 30, 2017
Blog | Eco Catholic

Religious and indigenous leaders seek to save rainforests

by Josephine McKenna, Religion News Service
Jun 19, 2017
Blog | Eco Catholic

Online courses awaken beginners to unfolding universe story

by Sharon Abercrombie
Sep 20, 2016
Blog | Eco Catholic

Charity Sr. Paula Gonzalez, 'the solar nun,' dies at age 83

by Sharon Abercrombie
Aug 9, 2016
Blog | Eco Catholic

Director of cosmological Sophia Center leaves behind 'seed-bearers of a new planetary civilization'

by Sharon Abercrombie
Jul 14, 2015

Panel contemplates why the papal encyclical on the environment will matter

by Jamie Manson
Apr 15, 2015

Yale conference continues 'Journey of the Universe'

by Jamie Manson
Nov 21, 2014

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