The bishops of Bolivia urged the country’s authorities to act quickly in staving off irreparable harm to people and the environment as raging wildfires continue to devastate millions of acres.
As wildfires rage in Bolivia, bishops warn of lasting damage to ‘Mother Earth’
Life on earth depends on healthy oceans, Vatican panelists say
Theology and spirituality have an important role in prompting people to care as “care comes from contemplation” and gratitude.
Indonesian archbishop urges Catholics to ditch use of plastic bags
Months after Indonesia’s military was summoned to unclog Jakarta Bay, Archbishop Ignatius Suharyo has joined a chorus of disapproval of the nation’s growing plastic waste problem by calling parishioners to action.
Advocates celebrate that climate change agreement will take effect soon
With a global agreement that addresses climate change now ready to go into effect, advocates took a moment to celebrate the milestone, but called for further actions to reduce carbon pollution. The deal goes into effect Nov. 4, four days before the U.S. presidential election. Democrat Hillary Clinton supports the agreement while Republican Donald Trump opposes it.
Catholic institutions join amicus brief supporting Clean Power Plan
Citing a moral obligation to care for the natural world and all inhabitants of the earth, 30 Catholic and faith-based institutions filed an amicus brief with […]