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Several strategies at work with fossil fuel investments

mikes@catholicregister.org (Michael Swan, The Catholic Register) — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 16:34:08 -0400

The Vatican��Ƶapp suggestion that investors dump fossil fuel stocks may be one way to protect the planet, but the strategy is not as easy as it appears.

Glen Argan: Pandemic our signal to take action

glenargan@catholicregister.org (Glen Argan) — Fri, 08 May 2020 10:26:25 -0400

One could almost hear the collective sigh of relief as governments across Canada announced the lifting of some restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pope invites young people to pledge to build a new economy

Mon, 13 May 2019 11:32:09 -0400

VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis has invited young economists and entrepreneurs around the world to help create a "new and courageous culture" that finds new ways to do business, promote human dignity and protect the environment.

Art can inspire people to build sustainable future, says Vatican official

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 12:49:19 -0400

VATICAN – In a world of different religions, cultures and languages, art has the capacity to bring people together and inspire them to take action in addressing critical challenges, said a Vatican official.

Citizens for Public Justice Lenten campaign puts carbon on hit list

mickeyc@catholicregister.org (Mickey Conlon, The Catholic Register) — Wed, 20 Feb 2019 16:34:21 -0500

As the federal government finds itself embroiled in battles with a number of provinces over its introduction of a price on carbon, Citizens for Public Justice wants to let it know there are many in the faith community that support government efforts dealing with climate change.

Bishop downplays idea that Amazon synod will criticize Brazil's policies

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Wed, 13 Feb 2019 12:46:48 -0500

SAO PAOLO – Responding to news reports that the Brazilian intelligence agency was monitoring the Catholic Church, the secretary-general of the bishops' conference downplayed the idea that prelates would use the October Synod of Bishops on the Amazon to criticize their government's policies.

Myanmar cardinal says China-funded dam project must be stopped

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 12:36:37 -0500

YANGON, Myanmar – A controversial China-funded dam project in Myanmar must be stopped, said Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon, noting that the affected river is the country's most sacred symbol.

Halfway through three-year plan, Green Churches Network aims to expand its national footprint

mickeyc@catholicregister.org (Mickey Conlon, The Catholic Register) — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 12:12:16 -0500

It surprises Gregory Lynch when he fields calls at the Green Churches Network from churches looking for ways to lessen their carbon footprint.

World Youth Day 'manifesto' makes pledge to environment

cns@catholicregister.org (Catholic News Service) — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 11:33:12 -0500

PANAMA CITY – Young people attending World Youth Day called attention to the world's environmental problems, issuing what they called a "manifesto" for the "care of the common home."

Climate change caught in political battle over carbon tax

ccn-ottawa@rogers.com (Deborah Gyapong, Canadian Catholic News) — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 09:26:24 -0500

OTTAWA – Climate politics are shaping up as a federal election issue in a partisan scenario cautioned against by Pope Francis in Laudato Si’, his 2015 encyclical on the environment.