The Earth is ‘sick,’ in need of prayers and action, pope says
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – The Earth is ailing, and it needs the prayers of Catholics as well as their personal commitment to caring for creation, Pope...
Climate Change
Destination Dubai: Pope heads to climate conference to press for action
By Carol Glatz, CNS – When Pope Francis visits Dubai in the United Arab Emirates Dec. 1-3 to address the opening of the U.N. Climate Change Conference,...
Vatican aims to have a net-zero-emissions vehicle fleet by 2030
By Carol Glatz, CNS – As part of a plan to reduce its CO2 footprint, Vatican City State has launched a programme to replace its existing vehicle...
Pope Francis’ urgent plea on behalf of planet Earth
Reflecting on the worsening climate change crisis in the eight years since he wrote his environmental encyclical letter Laudato Si’–concerning the urgent importance of caring for our...
Pope to global leaders: Save children, the planet ‘before it’s too late’
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Kicking off a global meeting of leaders, Pope Francis told former U.S. President Bill Clinton and the global community to take action...
Clarion Call of the Followers of God: Defend Life
During the recent World Youth Day in Portugal, one of the 10 young people who had the unique opportunity to enjoy lunch with Pope Francis, Peruvian Clara...
Christian Brothers College Bloemfontein holds Recyclable Art Competition against Climate Change
By Ikenna Ekwerike – Learners and staff at St Joseph’s Christian Brothers’ College, Bloemfontein, are not left out in the crucial race against time to combat climate change...
Activists face up to three years in prison for Vatican Museums protest
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Two environmental activists who glued themselves to an ancient statue in the Vatican Museums said they did not intend to damage its...
Cardinal Czerny: Shrinking Minority is Hoarding Wealth and Power
By Carol Glatz, CNS – People of faith and those working in the fields of science, economics and politics need to work together to help care for...
Why Laudato Si’ Week Deserves your Attention
Get the Laudato Si’ Prayer Book pictured above Are you ready for Laudato Si’ Week? Is your parish ready? Perhaps you are wondering, “What is Laudato Si’...
