"We are losing our attitude of wonder, of contemplation, of listening to creation and thus we no longer manage to interpret within it what Benedict XVI calls 'the rhythm of the love-story between God and man.'"
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Bonn, Alaska, and the Gwich’in International climate talks, U.S. politics have big implications for native Alaskans |
Nov 12, 2017 |
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‘There’s too much talk about abortion’ For Catholics, all life issues deserve attention |
Nov 2, 2017 |
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Silencing science, silencing life The troubled release of a scientific report demonstrates how truth and human life suffer from ideological blind spots |
Oct 23, 2017 |
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"I have done no more than what was my duty" Father John Baker, along with one other priest, deacon, and religious sisters, stayed in Key West to minister to souls during and after Irma barreled through |
Sep 10, 2017 |
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The Pope and the Patriarch: prayer comes first A historic joint statement on ecology by Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew kicks off the ecumenical Season of Creation |
Sep 1, 2017 |
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“The true revolution comes from silence” Robert Cardinal Sarah’s “The Power of Silence” has much to offer Catholic eco-advocates |
Aug 8, 2017 |
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Sometimes the right answer is ‘no’ Protecting life and the planet means following laws that we may not like |
Jul 26, 2017 |
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Eco-reflections for the 15th Sunday Noted theologian Erin Lothes gives us much to ponder about this Sunday's readings |
Jul 16, 2017 |
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A Papal endorsement fires up the faithful When the Vicar of Christ supports a world-saving cause, you might want to pay attention—and join in. |
Jul 13, 2017 |
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The three marks of Catholic ecology A reminder that Catholics bring something (and Someone) special to eco-advocacy |
Jul 12, 2017 |
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Laudato Si' at 2: still offering its inconvenient truth On Corpus Christi, a reminder that Pope Francis's eco-teachings challenge both the right and left |
Jun 18, 2017 |
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A leader named Barbara Changing the world can be as simple as buying bread |
Jun 16, 2017 |
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Bishop Stephen Blaire: On faith rising above politics Speaking hours before President Trump announced a withdrawal of the Paris Climate Accord, Bishop Blaire reflected on the Church’s role in climate, eco issues |
Jun 1, 2017 |
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US Bishops to President Trump: Honor the Paris Agreement Statement issued today in anticipation of the president's stated announcement |
Jun 1, 2017 |
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The pope and the president A reminder of what the church offers the state, and the world |
May 30, 2017 |
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Learning from the Left Overcoming division helps everyone build their better world |
May 16, 2017 |
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"Pray, pray very much, and make sacrifices for sinners" 100 years after Mary's appearance in Fatima, Portugal, her warnings cry out to a world in need of salvation |
May 12, 2017 |
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Catholic groups say ‘no’ to fossil fuel investments Ahead of secular international gatherings, nine Catholics groups announce the largest joint Catholic divestment to date from fossil fuels |
May 10, 2017 |
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Conversations with conservatives Reaching across the aisle may be easier than we think |
May 6, 2017 |
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Four things every Catholic should know about climate change With an unprecedented effort among Catholics to join this weekend’s Peoples Climate March, we should all brush up on a few facts |
Apr 26, 2017 |
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