Faith

Faith organizations join forces for Earth��Ƶapp sake

Fri, 01 May 2020 10:29:47 -0400

OTTAWA -- A coalition of Catholic and other faith-based organizations and social justice groups are joining forces in a new initiative to unify the voices demanding action to address climate change.

Creation is sacred gift deserving respect, Pope Francis says on Earth Day

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 10:49:18 -0400

VATICAN CITY -- Humanity has failed to take care of the earth and its inhabitants, sinning against God and his gift of creation, Pope Francis said.

Spring cleaning reminds youth of Laudato Si’

Fri, 27 Apr 2018 14:35:57 -0400

As the first signs of spring began to appear in Toronto, a sprightly team of young Catholics decided to celebrate Earth Day by picking up trash at Christie Pits Park.

Climate Crusaders creating flood of rain data

Fri, 20 Apr 2018 13:55:23 -0400

WINDSOR, Ont. – They’re called Climate Crusaders, and they’re part of what��Ƶapp being described as the largest program of its kind in North America.

Be fruitful and multiply: Threatened trees planted in Vatican Gardens

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Fri, 20 Apr 2018 11:38:59 -0400

VATICAN – The Vatican Gardens has branched out and added a small orchard to its hillsides, becoming a safe haven for a number of endangered native Italian fruit and nut tree species.

Schools take Pope's lessons on environment to heart

mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) — Thu, 19 Apr 2018 12:38:46 -0400

Even if spring refuses to get sprung this year after a stubbornly long winter, Earth Day will still be an intensely educational and intensely religious occasion in Catholic schools across Ontario.

Christians have much to do to achieves goals of climate accord

mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) — Sat, 30 Apr 2016 10:30:00 -0400

Maybe Pope Francis got his wish.

On Earth Day, April 22, 175 world leaders signed the Paris Accord on climate change — a new one-day record for any international agreement. Fifteen countries immediately ratified it, making it law in those countries.

Dive into world's problems with courage, Pope says at Earth Day event

Mon, 25 Apr 2016 13:00:00 -0400

VATICAN CITY – Dive into the world's problems with courage and help people turn their lives of desolation into abundance and hope, Pope Francis said.

Quebec churches on board for Earth Day protests

mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:17:00 -0400

What could be the largest protest ever on the streets of Montreal has full Church backing. Earth Day protesters who gather next to the Place des Arts in downtown Montreal will be backed up by Church bells ringing from most of the city��Ƶapp 230 Catholic churches.

Organizers are predicting the April 22 protests will draw more people than March demonstrations against a 75-per-cent tuition hike. The student protest brought about 100,000 onto Montreal��Ƶapp streets. Earth Day has a broader appeal in Quebec than the tuition fee issue, said Green Church director Norman Levesque.

Catholic Movie Reviews - Chimpanzee, Cabin in the Woods, Lucky One, Lockout, Think Like a Man

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:00:00 -0400

This week's batch of movies couldn't be more different if they tried. A Disney nature documentary, a space-based action, a horror movie and romantic comedies mean you're sure to have something to entertain you at the weekend.