By Fr. Michael Dyer – St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church – Milton, Australia During the 2019-2020 bushfires Down Under, also known as Australia’s Black Summer, the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC) released a statement declaring that,...
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Pope Francis urges the world’s 1.2 billion Catholics and all people of good will to take urgent action against the injustice of climate change and the ecological crisis, to protect the poor and future generations. His encyclical letter Laudato Si’ is a compelling call to care for our common home, Earth, building on a long history of Catholic teaching. We are building a vibrant movement to respond to Pope Francis’ call.
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Healing and hearing creation’s cry after Australia’s Black Summer
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Slowing down together for monthly retreat days
New in 2021, the entire Global Catholic Climate Movement network – staff, Laudato Si’ Animators, Circles, Chapters, Member Organizations – is invited to participate in a monthly retreat day.
#LaudatoSiLent Week 2: Meat Fast
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Dan Misleh was all set to study business and spend a lifetime in the secular world, until a college course about Catholic Social Teaching at Xavier University in the U.S. changed his life.
#LaudatoSiLent Week 1: Buying Fast
To start #LaudatoSiLent, we’re going to go on a buying fast. We can do it!
‘Turn Around’: How Pope Francis, Greta Thunberg inspired Gen Verde’s new song about caring for creation
Global Catholic Climate Movement turned six earlier this month. And Amy Woolam Echeverria has been with this movement since the start.
Global Catholic Climate Movement asks U.S. President Biden to reject Line 3 pipeline
Global Catholic Climate Movement joins other faith organizations in asking U.S. President Joe Biden to reject all new fossil fuel projects, including the dangerous Line 3 pipeline.
Connect with Catholics worldwide through Lent 2021: A Journey of Hope
Lent is a time of preparation for Easter and the celebration of the Paschal Mystery. It can be for many Christians the most important time to reflect on one’s relationship with God and how we are living our faith.
“Hear both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor”
– Pope Francis, Laudato Si’