As they marked the Season of Creation, Catholics in Africa celebrated the Congo Basin as the second “lung” of the earth and called for its protection to fight climate change.
Catholics in Africa celebrate Congo Basin as the earth’s second lung
Franciscan sisters establish One Planet Fund
The fund will support projects that promote respect for the earth and bring awareness to the urgent need to protect the environment.
Make the brave choice to lead a simpler, eco-friendly life, pope says
The Season of Creation runs to Oct. 4, the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of ecology.
Environmental leaders: U.N. climate change report can spur prayerful action
A massive report written by 234 climate scientists, released Aug. 9, serves as a “reality check” on how the planet is being reshaped by rising global temperatures.
Greg Erlandson: When tomorrow is a day too late
“The problems we face at times seem overwhelming. We procrastinate out of fear and, sometimes, indifference.”
Catholic environmental movement adopts new name in push to inspire action
The Global Catholic Climate Movement is now known as the Laudato Si’ Movement.
Vatican’s electric vehicle fleet now includes a Leaf
Marking World Environment Day and preparations for a major global meeting on climate change in November, the Japanese automaker Nissan delivered a 100% electric Nissan Leaf to the Vatican.
Water proves powerful in its presence — and by its absence
The U.S. Drought Monitor, which is updated weekly, puts 84% of the West in drought, with 47% in the most extreme drought status.