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Biodiversity

An endangered African penguin emerges from the water at Seaforth Beach, South Africa, Nov. 3, 2020. (CNS/Reuters/Sumaya Hisham)

'When biodiversity flourishes, human life flourishes,' Vatican official says

by Brian Roewe
May 26, 2022

An online discussion May 23 as part of Laudato Si' Week brought together religious, Indigenous and academic voices to highlight the importance of biodiversity and ways to better ensure its protection.

Volunteers help cut down invasive tree species in the Headwaters Sanctuary in San Antonio to restore it to its natural state that will benefit the local wildlife. (Alexandra Applegate)

Volunteers remove trees to restore San Antonio's only nature sanctuary

by Alexandra Applegate
May 23, 2022

Chopping down trees may seem counterintuitive to restoration, but when it's invasive trees, it helps protect biodiversity. Volunteers are helping with that at Headwaters Sanctuary, run by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.

U.S. President Joe Biden laughs while speaking with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on June 10 ahead of the Group of Seven summit. (CNS/Reuters/Kevin Lamarque)

UK bishops: G7 summit must usher in 'fairer, greener' post-COVID economy

by Brian Roewe
Jun 11, 2021

Bishops urge leaders to support a sustainable recovery from the pandemic, ensure fair access to vaccines and move quickly to halt biodiversity loss and meet Paris Agreement goals.

Petition launched to show Catholic support for healthy planet, people

by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service
May 19, 2021

Climate, biodiversity, health and Indigenous people's rights are interconnected, church leaders say.

Jane Goodall with Vatican cardinal: Human survival depends on biodiversity

by Brian Roewe
Apr 21, 2021

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

by Brian Roewe
Apr 9, 2021

Scientists: Humans must respect these 9 boundaries to keep Earth habitable

by Claire Asher, Mongabay.com
Apr 5, 2021

A Climate-Conscious Lent: Record numbers of species face extinction

by Fr. Emmet Farrell
Mar 12, 2021

Vatican office invites church on journey to 'total sustainability' in next decade

by Brian Roewe
May 17, 2020

Forest loss drives viruses as well as climate change, indigenous leaders warn

by Covering Climate Now
Mar 20, 2020

Australian fires underline pope's focus on biodiversity in Laudato Si'

by Jesse Remedios
Jan 24, 2020

In 'Endangered Earth' exhibit, artists confront climate change

by Leo J. O'Donovan
Dec 12, 2019

'Loving neighbor as yourself implies caring for Earth,' theologian says

by Barbara J. Fraser, Catholic News Service
Oct 22, 2019

Solutions to save, protect forests needed 'without delay,' says cardinal

by Catholic News Service
Sep 25, 2019
Column | Theology en la Plaza

Our 'common home' is burning

by Miguel H. Díaz
Sep 10, 2019

Francis urges Madagascar's leaders to protect island's unique ecosystem

by Joshua J. McElwee
Sep 7, 2019
Column | Decolonizing Faith and Society

Eucharistic intimacy calls us to transform a destructive food system

by Alex Mikulich
May 11, 2019

Amazon synod to take on land use, biodiversity, indigenous rights

by Brian Roewe
Apr 8, 2019
Blog | Eco Catholic

Religious and indigenous leaders seek to save rainforests

by Josephine McKenna, Religion News Service
Jun 19, 2017

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