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Suffering, hope of Appalachia shared in new pastoral letter from its people
… offers a smoothly transitioned, localized sequel to Pope Francis’ environmental encyclical “ Laudato Si’ , on Care for Our Common Home,” reading every bit as beautifully and powerfully. Congregation …
Morning Briefing
… … Pew Catholics take command to feed the hungry seriously … Eco Catholic: … Reflections for a Laudato Si' film festival … Settlement pending in Gallup, N.M., bankruptcy … Girzone, author of 'Joshua' …
Reflections for a Laudato Si' film festival
… Splendid Angharad replies, "Then who killed the world?" Pope Francis' prophetic encyclical " Laudato Si' , on Care for Our Common Home" is dated May 24, 2015, Pentecost Sunday, a week after George …
After Paris Agreement, climate activists see next step in mobilizing the people
… most vulnerable. The Vatican delegation in Paris based its proposals on 10 principles from " Laudato Si ' , on Care for Our Common Home," the encyclical that Francis released in June with special …
Looking Ahead to 2016: The Church
… for dialogue not only during his visit to the U.S. but some two dozen times in his encyclical Laudato Si’ . My favorite example of the disconnect between the conference and the pope remains …
Looking Back at 2015: The Church
… Wars are not ended with one papal visit. But, it is hope nonetheless. Who can forget Laudato Si’ and the impact of that document? Reaching into the often ignored riches of our …
Praise and plaudits from the best of COP21
… he thinks the alliance of science and religion -- as exemplified in Pope Francis’ encyclical “ Laudato Si’ , on Care for Our Common Home” -- would play a major role in the eventual agreement. Thank …
Top religion stories and newsmakers of 2015
… religion in the news cycle. Pope Francis made huge news with his encyclical on climate change, Laudato Si' , and his visits to both the United States and Africa were given wide coverage. But there is …
Francis asks ambassadors to encourage non-violence in face of terrorism
… Day of Peace message , titled “Overcome Indifference and Win Peace,” and his encyclical letter Laudato Si’ . [Joshua J. McElwee is NCR Vatican correspondent. His email address is …
On care for our common home
… Archdiocese of Los Angeles should tack a copy of Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment " Laudato Si' , on Care for Our Common Home" to the front door of the building? The construction is …
Pope calls on global leaders to abolish death penalty, provide healthcare, forgive debt
… of the problems.” Francis also cites from his recent encyclical letter on the environment, Laudato Si’ , to say that indifference to environmental concerns “ends up creating new forms of poverty …
Nearly 200 nations adopt historic Paris Agreement, set path for action on climate change
… been active in these talks, with its delegation basing its proposals on 10 principles from “ Laudato Si’ , on Care for Our Common Home,” the encyclical on the environment and human ecology that Pope …
Animal images on St. Peter’s Basilica charm and alarm
… should be,” wrote another. The event was in fact inspired by Pope Francis’ June encyclical , “Laudato Si’,” on the moral duty to protect the environment and was intended to push negotiators currently …
The Pagan Plot at the Vatican?
… “foundation” of Catholic morality, climate change threatens the whole neighborhood, and that Laudato Si’ is, by any fair reading, a profoundly pro-life text. Nah. Don’t ya know. It is all part of a …
Hunting nun with a trophy deer misses the mark on Catholic teachings
… of the will of the Mother of our Lord. Let’s give Catholic teaching the last word by quoting “Laudato Si'”: Mary, the Mother who cared for Jesus, now cares with maternal affection and pain for this …
Nuns sense energy among delegates to reach climate deal for France
… made frequent reference to Pope Francis' recent comments about COP21 and his encyclical " Laudato Si' , on Care for Our Common Home." "Humanity is one family. As brothers and sisters, we have …
Links for 12/8/15
… facade will be used tonight as a kind of projection screen for illuminations on the themes of Laudato Si '. He calls it propaganda. One assumed he has read the encyclical and knows that it is based …
COP21, in its second week, pedals toward climate deal
… speaking on a panel discussion at Fordham University in New York on Francis’ encyclical “ Laudato Si’ , on Care for Our Common Home” with Cardinal Oscar Rodríguez Maradiaga of Honduras. The Paris …
Ron Howard's thrilling 'In the Heart of the Sea' tells story of man against nature
… first film adaptation in 1930. My take-away stems from reading Pope Francis encyclical "Laudato Si," that opens our eyes, hearts and imagination to respect for all of creation. There is a …
Action plan offers Atlanta Catholics down-to-earth ideas to implement encyclical
… before meals and sharing rides to Sunday Mass. Spurred by Francis' environmental encyclical, " Laudato Si' , on Care for Our Common Home," this 38-page action plan offers a menu of initiatives for …