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Whom to Trust?
… change denial bandwagon. The Acton Institute led the charge against Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’, which should not surprise when you realize that the organization has received millions of …
Francis' Africa trip a visit to those 'most suffering,' push for peace
… of our world, especially the world of the poor," said Barbara. "He did this in his encyclical Laudato Si' ; now he continues to hammer his Christian view on the environment," said the bishop. Francis …
US cardinal endorses Catholic climate petition as signatures eclipse 600,000
… but especially the poor and most vulnerable people among us. Inspired by Pope Francis and the Laudato Si' encyclical, we call on you to drastically cut carbon emissions to keep the global temperature …
Bishops pass 'Faithful Citizenship,' some call for new document
… that gathering, which occurred before the release of the encyclical on the environment, " Laudato Si' , on Care for Our Common Home" and before the whirlwind September visit by Francis to the …
Caritas: Pendulum of COP 21 must swing in favor of the poor
… adapt their lives and farming techniques or else leave their homes. Pope Francis’ encyclical “ Laudato Si’ , on Care for Our Common Home” strongly emphasizes our responsibility toward caring for …
Francis’ priorities vs. the priorities of the U.S. bishops
… He freely criticizes capitalism and globalization for not helping the poor. His encyclical, Laudato Si’ , has also inspired Christians and non-Christians to be concerned about our common home, …
Catholics to U.N. climate summit: Warmer temperatures are just part of the problem
… from St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, Sano briefly met Pope Francis, whose encyclical, " Laudato Si' , on Care for Our Common Home," champions how a change of heart is necessary to protect the …
Before 'Laudato Si'' Appalachian pastorals explored themes of mining in the mountains
… Brian O'Donnell … COMMENTARY … From all the rich content of Pope Francis’ encyclical “ Laudato Si’ , on Care for Our Common Home” regarding theological and scriptural understandings of …
Eco-encyclical poses focal questions for future of coal regions
… represent important components of advancing Pope Francis’ environmental encyclical, “ Laudato Si’ , on Care for Our Common Home,” they make up only a piece of the conversation. …
Compassion, not climate change, needed for encyclical engagement in coal country, Catholics say
… Minn., said it falls upon local pastors and bishops to educate themselves about “ Laudato Si’ , on Care for Our Common Home” and the science it cites, and then help people …
Optimism abounds at Dayton divestment conference
… popular documents on that campus these days is Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment, “ Laudato Si’ , on Care of Our Common Home.” As a part of this, divesting from fossil fuels, primary …
Morning Briefing
… Rotondaro … Second part of NCR series on … life after coal … : the transition Francis urged in Laudato Si' "is happening right now in West Virginia” … Pope’s concept of a synodal church must be put …
Conference presents black Catholic perspective on climate change
… the Catholic take on the environment even more important in the wake of the encyclical, “ Laudato Si’ , on Care for Our Common Home.” “Our faith and our social teaching make us embrace the right …
Statistics on coal’s future driven home in Appalachia
… she's inspired that her new bishop has indicated a desire to engage the community through " Laudato Si' , on Care for Our Common Home." While it didn't come up in conversations with miners during …
What’s happening after coal? Encyclical arrives amid tough times for industry
… So coal is and remains a controversial topic in this part of the country,” he told NCR . … Laudato Si’ in coal country … Against this backdrop, Appalachia’s Catholic communities in June received …
US sisters' ability to connect social, environmental justice offers a path forward
… gotten more attention in recent months following the publication of Pope Francis' encyclical, Laudato Si' , a dedicated group of women religious has occupied a special place in the Earth justice …
Morning Briefing
… gotten more attention in recent months following the publication of Pope Francis' encyclical, Laudato Si', a dedicated group of women religious has occupied a special place in the Earth justice …
Choosing wisely or foolishly at global climate conference
… of the climatic system," warns Pope Francis. In his famous environmental encyclical letter " Laudato Si' ,On Care for Our Common Home," the Holy Father further warns, "In recent decades this warming …
The 2015 USCCB Plenary: A Preview
… , issued in 2009, which was a wonderful encyclical. Now, with both Evangelii Gaudium and Laudato Si’ it is unthinkable that the bishops’ conference did not find the time or the inclination to …
On climate, polls begin to show hints of ‘Francis effect’
… 900 respondents first polled in the spring (Feb. 27-March 10) before the June publication of “ Laudato Si’ , on Care of Our Common Home,” and again in the fall (Sept. 30-Oct. 19) following Francis’ …