Catholic leaders warn that as the coronavirus pandemic spreads into the Amazon basin, the region may face a “humanitarian and environmental tragedy.”
Catholic leaders warn of humanitarian, environmental tragedy in Amazon
Church must make ‘preferential option for the Amazon,’ bishop says
As tropical forests fall victim to loggers, miners and ranchers, the Catholic Church must take sides to defend the Amazon region and its people, said a bishop whose Bolivian diocese has been ravaged by fire this year.
Vatican releases lineup for Christmas concert supporting the Amazon
A Christmas concert at the Vatican starring Lionel Richie, Bonnie Tyler and Susan Boyle will give proceeds to help protect the Amazon and support indigenous communities.
Catholics denounce attacks against Brazil’s indigenous peoples in Amazon
The Brazilian Catholic bishops are pressuring the government to guarantee the safety of several Amazonian indigenous peoples.