After a controversy over the selection of this year’s Vatican Christmas tree, the Vatican will receive a tree from an Italian tree farm.
Forest rangers, local towns stop planned cut of Christmas tree for Vatican
Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice participants continue its early spirit
The annual teach-in has moved to Washington and incorporates many social justice issues, but its focus of bringing injustices to light remains the same.
Pope calls on people to modify their lifestyles
Pope Francis issued a message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, Sept. 1, calling for “a covenant between human beings and the environment” in order to combat climate change.
LCWR recommits to carrying out work for social justice for three more years
LCWR voted to renew the focus of its 2019-2022 resolution: seeking communion at the intersection of racism, forced migration and the climate crisis.
Eastern Africa bishops explore consequences of climate change on daily life
Meeting in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, July 10-18 under the shadow of some of the worst recorded ecological disasters in the region, the bishops from the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa are examining ways to help communities that are struggling to adapt to the effects of a changing climate.
Pope calls for united efforts in care for creation during Laudato Si’ Week
Pope Francis has invited everyone to take part in Laudato Si’ Week May 22-29. “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home,” was the title of the pope’s 2015 encyclical on the environment.
Germany’s ecumenical church assembly goes virtual
Germany’s third ecumenical convention, or kirchentag, in Frankfurt will be mostly virtual.
At Madrid climate talks, Catholics work to provide ‘moral perspective’
Catholic campaigners at the conference welcome support from Pope Francis and church leaders, vowing to ensure “firm moral perspective” in the intergovernmental negotiations.