Sights & Sounds: Growing a garden to feed those in need
A group of teen boys from Saint Bartholomew the Apostle Parish in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, recently took time out of their summer vacation to cultivate a garden meant to … Learn More
Tag: Environment
Pope sends message ahead of World Day of Prayer for Creation
Ravaging the earth and creating environmental injustices are not what God had in mind when he entrusted creation to humanity, Pope Leo XIV said. In fact, following Pope Francis’ teachings on integral … Learn More
Pope Francis lived up to his namesake in his care for creation
Tapping into the spirit and spirituality of his namesake, St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis made care for creation and for all that lives on the earth a pastoral priority. … Learn More
Pope launches project to get Vatican to run solely on solar power
The Vatican published the “Brother Sun” letter on June 26.
‘Love of neighbor at a global scale’: Dioceses launch faith-driven environmental programs
Catholic dioceses around the U.S. are setting ambitious goals and launching environmental programs inspired in part by the Pope Francis-led effort to make ecological care a priority for the global … Learn More
‘Attend to the planet and poor,’ Pope Francis urges college students
In his first encounters with young people ahead of his arrival at World Youth Day later in the day, Pope Francis on Thursday urged his audiences to use their knowledge … Learn More
Pope: Quick change of course necessary to beat climate change
VATICAN CITY — A faster change of course away from today’s throwaway culture and toward greater care for the common good is necessary to ensure the planet’s livability for future … Learn More
Join the young in fighting for the poor and the planet, pope says
VATICAN CITY — While older people love to complain about “young people today,” they must admit that the younger generations are leading the way in opposing “an economic system that … Learn More
Pope calls for end to culture of waste, indifference
VATICAN CITY — The world needs new economic models that respect human dignity and protect creation, Pope Francis told an interfaith delegation from England. Responding to the needs of people … Learn More
Want to lower your carbon footprint? The Archdiocese now has a plan for that
Guide gives parishioners suggestions on how they can help the planet.
