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… is right and that the staff ran amok on this brief or not. At Vatican Insider , at the time of Pope Francis' election, Pope Emeritus Benedict pledged his "total obedience" to the new pope and, … his efforts on behalf of the environment. Long before Laudato Si' , Benedict was known as "the green pope." Francis has upped the ante, to be sure, but Benedict got the ball rolling. More …
Pope receives electric car, as studies for an all-renewables Vatican underway
… Brian Roewe … El Papa's got a brand new car. And it's electric. In December, Pope Francis received a Nissan Leaf electric car as a birthday present from Jochen Wermuth of … carmaker Renault donated two electric vehicles to Pope Benedict XVI, himself nicknamed the "green pope" for his own writings on ecology and creation care, as well as overseeing the …
Action plan offers Atlanta Catholics down-to-earth ideas to implement encyclical
… families in need since the growing season began. The recent strong environmental message from Pope Francis boosts her spirits. "It's an obligation for us to preserve our earth, to keep it … It's encouraging the faith community to better care for the earth, from forming a parish "green team" and using rain barrels to conserve water to saying grace before meals and sharing … consumerism; Pope Benedict XVI had solar panels installed at the Vatican and was dubbed the "green pope"; and Francis has written the first encyclical dedicated to environmental concerns. …
Diocesan social action directors take time to focus on ‘Laudato Si’’
… the institute convened at the University of Portland July 19-23, focusing on the message of Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment, " Laudato Si ', on Care for Our Common Home." … other things, Wenski suggested that diocesan building committees make sure they are putting up green buildings. Francis' encyclical emerges from the teachings of popes that preceded him, said … of the Portland archdiocese. The pope often cites Pope Benedict XVI, who is known as the "green" pope. It was under Benedict that the Vatican added solar panels and preserved a Hungarian …
Pope Francis' carbon footprint: Does he practice what he preaches?
… Rosie Scammell … Religion News Service … Pope Francis last month attracted international attention with the release of his environmental … Vatican's tough environmental stance preceded Francis' term. Benedict XVI was nicknamed the "green pope" for vowing in 2007 to make the Holy See the first carbon-neutral country. The plan …
Trivia from Francis' trip to the Philippines
… all kinds of questions (some you probably didn't even think to ask) from behind the scenes of Pope Francis' trip to the Philippines, like: What did Francis and Cardinal Luis Tagle have for … Francis out of Tacloban? How much trash did Mass-goers leave behind in Luneta Park? (The Green Pope Francis fmight find this disturbting.) How did organizers prepare Communion for all …
An agenda for Pope Francis in 2015
… than ready to kiss 2014 goodbye. But if there was one person who brightened the year, it was Pope Francis. It’s not that he’s perfect – he still needs that course in Feminist Theology 101 – … in 2015? If I were speaking to him directly, this is what I would suggest: … Become the “Green Pope of 2015.” … With your encyclical on climate change reportedly coming out in early …
With Lima Accord reached, climate attention turns toward 2015
… it “half-baked,” criticizing the few specifics on emission-cutting plans or financing for the Green Climate Fund, currently at $10 billion by expected to provide by 2020 $100 billion annually … might have ebbed at Lima’s end, another may rise in 2015 from within the religious community. Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment is expected at some point during the first part of … summit’s final days, Francis sent a message to delegates -- as Pope Benedict XVI (aka, the “green” pope) had done in 2011 in Durban, South Africa , and in 2009 in Copenhagen, Denmark -- …
Whoever the new pope, speak strongly on climate change
… on a good day, I get discouraged thinking about the coming conclave and the election of a new pope. The “leading” candidates, as named in the media, are so-o-o traditional in their views, … needs to become a strong voice for action on climate change. Pope Benedict XVI was called the “green pope” for his views and actions on this issue . But the new pope needs to become a leading …
Pope Benedict's contribution to Catholic social teaching
… Tony Magliano … Being pope is a tough job. If he's liberal, the conservatives will criticize him. If he's conservative, … protect the environment. In fact, he has earned the unique distinction of being called " the green pope ." In his 2010 World Day of Peace message, "If You Want to Cultivate Peace, Protect …