The name that "loves and guards creation."

It's official.

Pope Francis today spoke to reporters about why he choose his papal name . Here's a partial transcript of the answer.
[During the vote] "... I thought of Francis of Assisi. I thought of wars while the vote counting continued, until the end of all the votes ... And Francis, the man of peace. That was how the name came into my heart. Francis of Assisi. And for me, the man of poverty, the man of peace, the man who loves and guards creation. At this time that we have a relationship with creation that is not very good, right?"
Right.

With this eco-emphasis so early in his pontificate, be sure to stay tuned for more on ecology from Pope Francisthe man of poverty, peace, and protecting creation.

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Catholic Ecology posts my regular column in the Rhode Island Catholic, as well as scientific and theological commentary about the latest eco-news, both within and outside of the Catholic Church. What is contained herein is but one person's attempt to teach and defend the Church's teachings - ecological and otherwise. As such, I offer all contents of this blog for approval of the bishops of the Church. It is my hope that nothing herein will lead anyone astray from truth.