U.S.-based programming designed to celebrate St. Francis' feast day or advance the principles of Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si' seldom reflects the diversity of Catholic communities, writes Amanda J. Baugh.
We can no longer pretend that the problems are far away. Rather, we need to thrust our arms into the freezing water of the proverbial melting glacier and let it wake us up to the signs of the present moment.
During this Season of Creation, columnist Fr. Daniel Horan reminds us of the frightening short- and long-term consequences of nuclear war on the environment.
The Season of Creation invites people "not only to listen to the suffering, but also to listen to the invitation to work together and build something beautiful together," said Wesley Cocozello of The Columbans.
As heatwaves blister the globe, Pope Francis has called for bolder actions from nations at two upcoming major international environment summits, and for all people to "repent and modify our lifestyles and destructive systems."
Five months after enrollment opened, the Laudato Si' Action Platform and its organizers remain focused on building bottom-up momentum to deliver a Catholic contribution to efforts to combat climate change.
The Season of Creation reminds us that all of creation — including plant and animal life — has a right to the continued existence of their homes and special places.
