The pope’s writing on climate change and the environment garnered a lot of press, even hostile criticism, before it was published. Let’s hope it continues to command attention. It’s long, but not difficult.
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Meaning of Encyclical
Dear Editor: As we know, an encyclical is one the highest forms of teaching from the pope. I was quite disappointed by your editorial (“Impacting the World,” June 27): watering down the extensive content of the message to a “care for each other,” which is the core message but without mentioning any local commitment to […]
Make Earth a Better Place
My dear brothers and sisters in the Lord, As I read the latest Encyclical of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, “Laudato Si’, On Care for Our Common Home,” I could not help but remember my own grandfather, who coincidentally was named Francesco. I learned from my grandfather the essentials of human ecology at a time perhaps when it did not even have a name. He taught me respect for the environment; never waste water, always make sure that the lights are turned off, recycle everything that we use, make a compost heap in the garden, make sure that nothing is wasted.
Sisters’ Garden Project Fulfills Papal Theme
Tucked away on one side of the community’s land on eastern Long Island, the the Sisters of St. Joseph’ garden harvests a healthy crop of vegetables and flowers, as well as houses several animals.
Support for Encyclical
Some 1,500 people marched to the Vatican in support of Pope Francis’ recent encyclical on the environment.
Scientific Debate Is Not New for the Church
Recently, Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum said the pope should “leave science to the scientists.” His sentiment is echoed by those who deny climate change and contend that the Church should stay out of the debate – following the release of “Laudato Si’” and the conversation that the pope’s encyclical letter on the environment has generated.
Encyclical’s ‘To Do’ List
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si’, On Care for Our Common Home” points to numerous ways world organizations, nations and communities must move forward and the way individuals – believers and people of good will – should see, think, feel and act. Here are some of the pope’s suggestions, with references in […]
Laudato Si’ Is Riding High Wave of Approval
By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) – Long before Pope Francis’ encyclical on care for creation was released, it was providing a boost for a group of women struggling to keep the negative influences of modern-day life from erasing valued Mexican traditions and treasured cultural practices along the Mexico-Texas border. The dozens of members of El […]
Encyclical: Respect ‘Sister Earth’
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The Earth, which was created to support life and give praise to God, is crying out with pain because human activity is destroying it, Pope Francis says in his long-awaited encyclical, “Laudato Si’, On Care for Our Common Home.” All who believe in God and all people of […]
Excerpts From the Pope’s Encyclical on the Environment
Read highlights from the Pope’s encyclical, “Laudato Si’, on Care for Our Common Home.”