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… all of the country's dioceses and archdioceses were on the most recent list of faith groups divesting from fossil fuels , released Oct. 26. Other churches and faith groups in the U.K. have …

… prepares to host a critical global summit on climate change, the country's Catholic Church has divested its financial holdings from fossil fuels, which have powered decades of industrial … climate conference known as COP26 will begin in Glasgow. That city's mayor also announced divestment plans the same day. The Scottish Catholic Church was among 72 faith institutions on … — are in the United Kingdom, which is leading COP26 jointly with Italy. Together, the divesting faith communities manage more than $4.2 billion in assets, according to organizers, who …

… recently by phone.  A recent graduate of Boston College, Rosenthal coordinates the  Catholic Divestment Network  of 27 Jesuit colleges in which students lobby their university …

… neutral, adopting simpler lifestyles and following ethical investment guidelines, such as divesting from fossil fuels. Organizers have mapped a timeline for the "seven-year journeys," …

… , it is noteworthy that there is a growing movement by Catholic groups and others to publicly divest their portfolios of fossil fuels. Harvard University recently joined the list, which also … climate change — including whether to divest. A growing Catholic movement considers complete divestment the only decision consistent with Catholic principles and Francis' statements. Others … founder of the Catholic Impact Investing Collaborative, calls the "apathetic middle" — neither divesting, positively reinvesting nor using their power as shareholders to challenge companies' …

… into boardrooms across America. At the same time, shareholders should not dismiss the power of divestment as an option, and the new guidelines should encourage this for any nonengaged investor. Divestment by significant investors, executed with appropriate publicity, can alter the business …

… ethical consumption; and ethical investment, including investment in renewable energy and divestment from fossil fuels and activities harmful to the environment and people. The goals, …

… reports that after years of protests by students, Harvard University announced that it will divest itself of fossil fuel holdings . And in California's Los Angeles County, the board of …

… Creighton." She became involved in a student-led campaign to convince university trustees to divest school resources from fossil fuel companies. The work, rooted in church teaching, led school officials to announce Dec. 31, 2020 , that full divestment would occur within a decade. Burke and other students had something to celebrate and … care for creation and the harmful effects of climate change on all life. Burke's role in the divestment movement led to an invitation to be a leader of the young adult track during the …

… . And of course we've been covering the ongoing campaign to encourage Catholic institutions to divest their portfolios of fossil fuels . Next week we'll be following up on a new report on …