Laudato Si Addresses Climate Change, Environmental Threats But ‘Integral Ecology’ is the Key

Pope Francis’ long-awaited encyclical, Laudato Si, was released to the world in its final form last month. Shortly after becoming pope, Francis signaled his intention to release an environmentally-minded encyclical, and the letter has attracted significant media attention for its strong words on the need to protect the environment. This is especially true in the… Read More Laudato Si Addresses Climate Change, Environmental Threats But ‘Integral Ecology’ is the Key

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Check out these recent articles from around the web: Chicago archbishop: Church should work through social changes together by Joshua McElwee: “‘That’s how I look at various discussions and dialogue with people, especially if they’re different from me and come up differently from me,’ he said. ‘I think those discussions are not only encounters for… Read More Around the Web

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Twenty Years Later: Honoring the Victims and Survivors of Srebrenica

US Ambassador to United Nations Samantha Power spoke at the UN commemoration of the genocide in Srebrenica. You can watch the full video below. Her concluding remarks highlight the lessons that should be drawn from Srebrenica: In closing, let me simply appeal to all gathered here that the resolve induced by the horror of Srebrenica… Read More Twenty Years Later: Honoring the Victims and Survivors of Srebrenica

Robert Christian

The Environmental Encyclical is Out – Now What?

Last week, Pope Francis released his first major teaching letter, Laudato si’ (“Praise Be,” invoking the opening lines of St. Francis of Assisi’s canticle, “Brother Sun and Sister Moon”). An encyclical years in the making, it weaves together science and theology, ecology and economics to urge not only Catholics and other Christians, but all members… Read More The Environmental Encyclical is Out – Now What?

Marcus Mescher