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Feminist scholar Donna Haraway reacts to inclusion in Pope Francis' climate letter
… had been released at noon that day, Haraway learned she'd been cited in a footnote of Laudate Deum . "God has united us to all his creatures. Nonetheless, the technocratic paradigm …
Covering synods for the media is not easy
… and demonstrations happening outside the synod. I have chosen to look elsewhere, writing about Laudate Deum , the pope's new document on global warming, or to cover the byplay leading up to the synod: …
Pope's climate crisis message in 'Laudate Deum' reverberates in Africa
… Fredrick Nzwili … OSV News … When Pope Francis released his apostolic exhortation Laudate Deum Oct. 4, its message echoed loudly across Africa, where millions of ordinary people …
The crisis of unhoused older Americans is acute. Policy can be the answer.
… of our elders. On Oct. 4, Pope Francis published a new document on the ecological crisis, Laudate Deum . In it, he gives us a good shorthand summary of what he means by "integral ecology," by …
Did Pope Francis just add to the church's teaching on animals?
… of St. Francis this year (Oct. 4), Pope Francis released his latest apostolic exhortation, Laudate Deum . Many of us who work in applied Catholic moral theology were quite interested to read it, …
The Francis Effect podcast: No GOP speaker; 'Laudate Deum'; Kate McElwee interview
… Party, as demonstrated by the recent vacancy of the Speaker of the House, and discuss Laudate Deum , the recent addendum to Laudato Si’ . In our last segment, Heidi interviews Kate …
Theologians and scientists praise, critique Pope Francis' climate exhortation
… Aleja Hertzler-McCain … In Laudate Deum , a new apostolic exhortation released last week, Pope Francis continued the … science is sound, and theologians applauded Francis' "laser focus" on the climate crisis in Laudate Deum . At the beginning of Laudate Deum , Francis praises the U.S. bishops' analysis of …
The Vatican Briefing podcast: Women at the pope's table
… Sr. Filo Hirota ; Christopher White's coverage of Pope Francis' new apostolic exhortation Laudate Deum : Pope Francis takes on climate deniers, 'irresponsible' Americans in new climate letter ; …
Environmental faith groups laud pope's climate exhortation, US bishops offer quieter response
… overview of various scientific and economic causes of climate change, the new, 12-page Laudate Deum , unveiled on Oct. 4 to coincide with the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, focuses on …
Illinois parish dedicates prairie restoration project to St. Francis
… of Assisi, Pope Francis issued a follow-up to Laudato Si' — an apostolic exhortation titled Laudate Deum ("Praise God"). It references the encyclical but its message is even more urgent. The text …
'People of goodwill' at Vatican event respond to 'Laudate Deum'
… the importance of Pope Francis' latest document on the climate crisis . Since the document, " Laudate Deum " ("Praise God"), was dedicated to "people of goodwill," the Vatican invited a variety of …
'Laudate Deum' a 'timely call' to 'choose life or death,' say Catholic ecological advocates
… as "a great call to action." On Oct. 4, the pope released his apostolic exhortation " Laudate Deum " ("Praise God"), warning that the clock is ticking on the dangers of climate change …
In 'Laudate Deum,' Pope Francis presents a compelling climate crisis apologia
… for the planetary catastrophe we face today, Pope Francis' latest apostolic exhortation, Laudate Deum , "to all people of good will on the climate crisis," builds on the important insights of …
Pope Francis takes on climate deniers, 'irresponsible' Americans in new climate letter
… collapsing and may be nearing the breaking point," warns Francis in an 11-page letter titled Laudate Deum ("Praise God"). The document comes just eight years after the pope's landmark 2015 …
US faith-based climate groups say Pope Francis shows the way with 'Laudate Deum'
… … Fletcher Harper … Susan Hendershot … Dan Misleh … Pope Francis' new apostolic exhortation, Laudate Deum , is a call to action that should be embraced publicly by faith leaders across the country. …
Poll: US Catholics' views on climate show no significant 'Laudato Si'' effect years later
… Pew Research Center. Francis is expected to release a new letter on the environment, titled, " Laudate Deum ," Latin for "Praise God," inspired by a refrain found in several psalms. The new document …
Pope's 'Laudate Deum' must elevate those on ecological peripheries
… Pan-Amazonian region) and their Indigenous identity (indigeneity). With the publication of Laudate Deum ("Praise God") expected on Oct. 4 — the feast of St. Francis of Assisi and the final day of …
New Cardinal Pierre's suggestion for US bishops: 'Always listen' to the pope
… its response to the pope's call to action. Pierre said he hopes that the new document — titled Laudate Deum ("Praise God") — can help the U.S. church double down on its environmental concerns. …
Catholic action on climate issue must continue, advocates say
… York City churches. She hopes that Pope Francis' next letter on the environment, entitled "Laudate Deum," or "Praise God," and expected to be released Oct. 4 , will raise visibility and encourage …
Bishop Weisenburger says climate change is an issue of 'life and death'
… the topic of creation care in the future, including in his forthcoming apostolic exhortation " Laudate Deum ," set to be released on Oct. 4. This interview has been edited for length and clarity. … …