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Amazonian bishops condemn attacks on rainforest and indigenous peoples
… for their herds. The same is true for farmers who practice monoculture after destroying the biodiversity of the rainforest. Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich-Freising, one of the … the Amazon preserved as a museum. But they favor sustainable development that protects the biodiversity of the rainforests and respects the rights of the indigenous residents. In his 2015 …
Brazilian cardinal urges synod to open doors, knock down walls and build bridges
… below the ground in a predatory and irresponsible manner (legally or illegally) also altering biodiversity." In his report, Hummes focused especially on water. Clean water is a critical issue …
First synod talks look at climate, priests, inculturation, Vatican says
… culture; some described the church as being like a complex ecosystem with "wonderful spiritual biodiversity" expressed in so many different communities, cultures, forms of religious life and …
Accepting human rights award, environment activists stress: We are out of time
… to 100% renewable energy, sustainable agriculture and environmental justice and protection of biodiversity," she said. Nazar demanded that elected officials pay attention to and implement …
UN Chief: An unstoppable movement is taking hold
… increasing. Temperatures are rising. The consequences for oceans, forests, weather patterns, biodiversity, food production, water, jobs and, ultimately, lives, are already dire — and set to …
Pan-Amazon Ecclesial Network at center of synod preparations
… a lead writer of the final document. The wide-ranging, 165-page document reflects on the rich biodiversity of Latin America, and in particular, the Amazon: "The traditional communities [of Latin America] have been practically excluded from decisions on the wealth of biodiversity and nature. Nature has been, and continues to be, assaulted. The land has been …
Solutions to save, protect forests needed 'without delay,' says cardinal
… common home." He quoted Francis: "Your lovely island of Madagascar is rich in plant and animal biodiversity, yet this treasure is especially threatened by excessive deforestation. ... The deterioration of that biodiversity compromises the future of the country and of the earth, our common home." Parolin …
As climate effects hit coffee crops, Guatemalan farmers become migrants
… fungus," explained Edwin Castellanos, director of the Center for the Study of Environment and Biodiversity at the University of the Valley of Guatemala. "That's the biggest challenge with …
Faith pledges push global fossil fuel divestments over $11 trillion
… As warming continues, it is expected to strain water resources and impact farming, fishing and biodiversity in the region. In a statement, Fr. Paul Igweta, coordinator for the East African …
Church must seek new paths in Amazon, synod secretaries say
… negatively impacting the indigenous populations in the area and leading to a loss of biodiversity. As special secretaries, Czerny and Martinez will assist Brazil's Cardinal Claudio …
Our 'common home' is burning
… this tropical region. The Amazon is the largest rainforest area in the world and is rich in biodiversity. One fifth of the world's bird species live here with over 300 species of … it is not just science that affirms the interdependence of all life and the need to preserve bio-diversity, but also our most cherished biblical and theological traditions. The second story … to God's ongoing creative and sustaining agency with respect to the earth and all its biodiversity. This psalm refers to fire and to its flame as God's ministers. It speaks of springs …
Francis urges Madagascar's leaders to protect island's unique ecosystem
… first remarks during a three-day visit to the country, the pontiff said the continued loss of biodiversity in Madagascar, where some 90 percent of the native animals and plants exist nowhere … ecosystem but the entire planet. "Your lovely island of Madagascar is rich in plant and animal biodiversity, yet this treasure is especially threatened by excessive deforestation," the pope … and other leaders during an address at the presidential palace. "The deterioration of that biodiversity compromises the future of the country and of the earth, our common home," said …
Season of Creation spotlights threats to biodiversity
… formed the backdrop for the annual Season of Creation, timely tuned this year to the theme of biodiversity. The Season of Creation began on Sept. 1 with the World Day of Prayer for the Care … transformation, then what better way to do that but through prayer?" she said. … Protecting biodiversity … In May, Msgr. Bruno Marie Duffé, secretary of the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting …
Copy Desk Daily, Aug. 30, 2019
… formed the backdrop for the annual Season of Creation , timely tuned this year to the theme of biodiversity. It starts Sept.1. Read about some of the more than 500 things parishes, diocese, …
In new interview, pope explains aim of synod, warns against nationalism
… Pope Francis said in a new interview. However, the importance of the Amazon region's biodiversity and current threats it faces also will be addressed because "together with the … he added. When asked what he feared most concerning the planet, he said, "The disappearance of biodiversity, new deadly diseases" and the kind of loss and "devastation of nature that can lead …
Bishop McElroy on Laudato Si': An 'urgent summons' to the American people
… social and political effects of climate change to the quality of water and the destruction of biodiversity, the encyclical presents a litany of scientifically-informed conclusions that are … our planet reveals a powerful tide of man-made decline in our climate, our water, our soil and biodiversity. We must put aside our estrangement from the truth to redeem our natural …
African churches work to counter pressures on Congo River basin
… "Tropical deforestation in rampant. It is escalating and it's threatening hard-won climate, biodiversity sustainable development gains." …
In pastoral statement, California bishops outline Laudato Si' action plan
… apostolic letter into reflections about the West Coast state's varied geography and abundant biodiversity. "What we wanted to do with this version is bring it down even closer to where …
Synod document raises possibility of married priests, roles for women
… in the world, covering more than 2.1 million square miles in South America. While rich in biodiversity, natural resources and cultures, the Amazon rainforest has experienced significant … negatively impacting the indigenous populations in the area and leading to a loss of biodiversity. "This synod revolves around life: the life of the Amazonian territory and its …
'The religion of this people is their land,' say Sr. Dorothy Stang's successors
… with Pope Francis initiating a special Amazon synod in Rome Oct. 6-27 focusing on land use, biodiversity and rights of indigenous people. The election of pro-development President Jair …