Despite a prolonged drought in Kenya, Catholic sisters help ward off mass hunger by providing food relief and "transformative solutions" that keep traditionalist villagers in isolated areas from becoming dependent on aid.
Many faith groups cheered the Inflation Reduction Act's signing. They also vowed to take on its shortfalls, like investments in fossil fuel production that have long exposed communities of color to more pollution.
We say: It is clear through both words and actions that creation care is a priority of the Vatican and the leader of the Catholic Church. Yet, it continues to feel like the U.S. bishops have missed the memo.
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The drought in Kenya — which the United Nations described as the worst in 40 years — is believed to be a consequence of climate change. The lack of rain in the fourth consecutive season has snuffed out livelihoods, leaving millions of people on the verge of starvation.
Since 2011, Allen Ottaro has been running a grassroots lay organization that aims to empower African youth to get involved in working for a better climate.
Russia and Ukraine are two of the world's largest wheat-producing countries. Their decreased exports due to war may affect U.S. farmers already struggling from droughts.
As the southern African nation of Angola looks toward elections later this year, civic leaders, including Catholic officials, have expressed concern that the vote could be manipulated to keep the ruling party in power.
Aid agencies including Catholic Charities and Catholic Relief Services responded this year to natural disasters including wildfires, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and winter storms.
