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Environment
Humanity must build alliances supporting peace, creation, pope says
Although Pope Francis could not be present for the inauguration of a Faith Pavilion at the COP28 conference in Dubai, he participated remotely with a video message and...
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Pope calls world leaders to end divisions to fight climate change
Unable to be at the U.N. Climate Change Conference in person, Pope Francis still launched an urgent appeal to world leaders to work for a culture of life and to choose...
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Environment
Destination Dubai: Pope heads to climate conference to press for action
In honor of his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis has made caring for creation a hallmark of his pontificate. His trip to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates...
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'People of goodwill' at Vatican event respond to 'Laudate Deum'
With the dome of St. Peter's Basilica in the background, a variety of people involved in advocating for action to protect the environment commented on Pope Francis' new...
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Environment
Pope, in document on climate crisis, criticizes science 'deniers'
In Pope Francis' new document on the climate crisis, he urges everyone to "move beyond the mentality of appearing to be concerned" and to have "the courage needed to...
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Bishop Chairmen Issue Reflection on World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation and the Season of Creation
Each year on September 1, the Catholic Church commemorates the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation. This day of prayer also marks the beginning of a month-long...
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Environment
Laudato Si' 2.0: Pope announces new document ahead of 'Season of Creation'
Details are trickling out about a new papal document on the environment as the Catholic Church prepares to join other Christians in celebrating the World Day of Prayer...
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Environment
Join the young in fighting for the poor and the planet, pope says
In the preface to a book looking at the connection between global economics and environmental destruction, Pope Francis said young people are challenging adults to...
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Environment
Interreligious dialogue leads to care for planet, pope tells Buddhists
Working together, Catholics and Buddhists can promote the "change of heart, visions and practices" that are necessary for safeguarding creation, Pope Francis said.
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Bishop Chairmen Issue Reflection on World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
Each year, Pope Francis invites the Church to commemorate the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on September 1. This day of prayer begins a month-long “Season...