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… and love of neighbor. We have to create a space for dialogue," he added. A global campaign to divest from fossil fuels continued to gain adherents in the fall, with 72 institutions — 36 of … Development, welcomed the announcement during an Oct. 26 video conference organized by leading divestment proponents. The Vatican and Pope Francis have become  increasingly vocal  about … Among the Laudato Si' goals there's ecological economics and it mentioned the need to divest. So the Vatican is supporting this journey." The priest called the task of reducing the …

… that, in order to be revitalized in communion and mission, we too need to have the courage to divest ourselves of all that, however precious, is earthly, in order to favor the fullness of …

… pension plan or friends have any investments in fossil fuels, intentionally or otherwise, divesting is a great way to send a message that profiting on destruction is no longer socially or …

… , encourage shareholder engagement with companies on climate-related issues, rather than divestment, according to Catholic News Service. Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego reportedly …

… advocating for sustainable development; and following ethical investment guidelines, including divestment from fossil fuels. After the angelus prayer Sunday, Francis told the crowd in St. …

… Religious groups including the World Council of Churches also have joined the fossil fuel divestment movement . "This isn't just a stunt," said Harper, whose organization has backed such … gesture to a key road map into the future. Not all religious decision makers are on board with divestment nor is every member of a faith tradition of like mind. In the Presbyterian Church … in. The issue is expected to be raised again in the 2022 general assembly. "The concern with divestment was that there wasn't anything in there for the transition of workers — to go into …

… all of the country's dioceses and archdioceses were on the most recent list of faith groups divesting from fossil fuels , released Oct. 26. Other churches and faith groups in the U.K. have …

… prepares to host a critical global summit on climate change, the country's Catholic Church has divested its financial holdings from fossil fuels, which have powered decades of industrial … climate conference known as COP26 will begin in Glasgow. That city's mayor also announced divestment plans the same day. The Scottish Catholic Church was among 72 faith institutions on … — are in the United Kingdom, which is leading COP26 jointly with Italy. Together, the divesting faith communities manage more than $4.2 billion in assets, according to organizers, who …

… recently by phone.  A recent graduate of Boston College, Rosenthal coordinates the  Catholic Divestment Network  of 27 Jesuit colleges in which students lobby their university …

… neutral, adopting simpler lifestyles and following ethical investment guidelines, such as divesting from fossil fuels. Organizers have mapped a timeline for the "seven-year journeys," …

… , it is noteworthy that there is a growing movement by Catholic groups and others to publicly divest their portfolios of fossil fuels. Harvard University recently joined the list, which also … climate change — including whether to divest. A growing Catholic movement considers complete divestment the only decision consistent with Catholic principles and Francis' statements. Others … founder of the Catholic Impact Investing Collaborative, calls the "apathetic middle" — neither divesting, positively reinvesting nor using their power as shareholders to challenge companies' …

… into boardrooms across America. At the same time, shareholders should not dismiss the power of divestment as an option, and the new guidelines should encourage this for any nonengaged investor. Divestment by significant investors, executed with appropriate publicity, can alter the business …

… ethical consumption; and ethical investment, including investment in renewable energy and divestment from fossil fuels and activities harmful to the environment and people. The goals, …

… reports that after years of protests by students, Harvard University announced that it will divest itself of fossil fuel holdings . And in California's Los Angeles County, the board of …

… Creighton." She became involved in a student-led campaign to convince university trustees to divest school resources from fossil fuel companies. The work, rooted in church teaching, led school officials to announce Dec. 31, 2020 , that full divestment would occur within a decade. Burke and other students had something to celebrate and … care for creation and the harmful effects of climate change on all life. Burke's role in the divestment movement led to an invitation to be a leader of the young adult track during the …

… . And of course we've been covering the ongoing campaign to encourage Catholic institutions to divest their portfolios of fossil fuels . Next week we'll be following up on a new report on …

… in fossil fuels. To date, approximately 250 Catholic groups have publicly committed to divestment or to avoiding such assets in the future. Another joint announcement of divesting Catholic organizations is expected on Oct. 25, just days before the start of COP26. … webinar that Birol's remarks represent "yet another reason to dive deep into the fossil fuel divestment question." "As Dr. Birol was saying, we need to talk to investors, and there are lots …

… was originally the Catholic Coalition on Climate Change. And the college student-led Catholic Divestment Network went through several iterations before landing on its current form. It was in … in their local communities. In addition, the movement has been a driving force for fossil fuel divestment within the Catholic Church. The Laudato Si' Network has also partnered closely with …

… at all times, systems that place our value only in what we do. We have a long way to go to divest from these ideas entirely, but little by little we go forth, imagining new ways to share …

… freedom. "Whatever rights the Indians may have to the use of the area ... those rights do not divest the Government of its rights to use what is, after all, its land," the ruling said. Though …