Pope Francis met privately at the Vatican Oct. 9 with U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who was in Rome to speak at a meeting of legislators from around the world in preparation for the U.N. ...
Pope Francis praised and encouraged young climate activists in their efforts to build a more fraternal society that cares for the environment. "There must be harmony between people, men and women, and the environment. We are ...
The chairmen of two U.S. bishops' committees echoed Pope Francis' invitation to cultivate an "ecological conscience" in response to growing environmental challenges that affect human life in a message for the World Day of Prayer ...
Last month, the United Nations released a detailed report from scientists around the world on the state of the Earth’s climate. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said the report is a "code red for humanity." In ...
People should change the way they eat, travel and use natural resources, energy and products so they minimize their harm to the earth, Pope Francis said. "Let us pray that we all will make courageous choices, ...
Launched Aug. 16, the Archdiocese of Washington's action plan to promote "an integral ecology" includes practical ways that parishes, Catholic schools and institutions, and individuals and families can care for creation, drawing on environmental science ...
When it comes to safeguarding creation, there is no time to waste -- humanity either must live up to its responsibility or continue on a path of self-destruction, Pope Francis said, commemorating Earth Day with ...
Everyone is responsible for caring for the world's oceans, which are fundamental to supporting life on the planet, said a panel of speakers at a Vatican conference. The ocean covers 70% of the world's surface, is ...
Pope Francis pledged Vatican City State would achieve net-zero carbon emissions before the year 2050, and he urged everyone in the world to be part of a new culture of care for others and the ...
As part of its long-running efforts to respect the environment and reduce its use of resources, the Vatican said it was gradually trying to replace all its service vehicles with an all-electric fleet. "Soon we will ...
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