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People in poverty, environment face toxic realities that demand united action, says Villanova panel
… — who was instrumental in the process informing Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment, " Laudato Si' " — proposed "seven C's" to both understand the encyclical and guide ecological action. These …
Ahead of Earth Day, 31 faith organizations divest from fossil fuels
… in service of the church and humankind and "in line with the proposals of the encyclical Laudato Si' related to the search for an Integral Ecology," Fr. Míceál O'Neill, Carmelite prior general, …
Don't forget the spiritual side of Earth Day
… surprise to those familiar with the subtitle of Francis' magisterial 2015 encyclical letter, " Laudato Si' , on Care for our Common Home ." One of the helpful clarifications Wheeler offers is that …
Earth Day is a day of fear and hope
… to Pope Francis, the Catholic Church is on the right side of this history. In his encyclical, Laudato Si ' , Francis warned us about global warming and our impact on the environment. To be a good …
Catholic sisters press Citigroup to reexamine pipeline financing
… motivated to live out its values in economic spaces by Pope Francis and his 2015 encyclical, " Laudato Si' , on Care for Our Common Home." That has included participation in the Vatican's Laudato Si' …
Toxic contamination of water sources poses long-term hazards to American communities and environment
… levels in our environment is an uncontrolled experiment," Humphreys said. Inspired by " Laudato Si', " the 2015 encyclical issued by Pope Francis, EcoPhilly aims to develop and encourage the …
North American synod gathering focused on concerns about pope's process, says participating bishop
… synodally," he said. Stowe, who is a Franciscan, said that in his encyclicals, especially "Laudato Si', On Care for Our Common Home" and Fratelli Tutti, "this first Jesuit pope in history has …
Catholic resolve for sweeping climate action intensifies after latest UN report
… if countries rapidly slash heat-trapping emissions now. The March 30 letter was organized by Laudato Si' Movement, an international network of 900-plus Catholic institutions united around combating …
Catholic groups back UN request for international court to act on climate change
… and cyclones. The U.N. General Assembly adopted the resolution by consensus March 29. The Laudato Si' Movement, an international network of Catholic groups working to protect the environment in …
During Lent, some UK dioceses give up fossil fuel investments for good
… on April 20 ahead of Earth Day. Operation Noah is organizing the announcement alongside Laudato Si' Movement , GreenFaith , Green Anglicans and the World Council of Churches . Looking ahead, …