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In our historical context, characterized by “conflicts, selfishness, indifference, and an inability to listen to others,” the act of collaborating together becomes even more important, he added.
The Vatican Secretary of State reminded the people gathered at the festival that Pope Francis has often emphasized the interconnectedness of everything, which “leads us to a gradual awareness that we are part of a single, interdependent human family.”... Read the complete article here - Sr Francine-Marie Cooper Source: Vatican News |
Pope upholds Indigenous knowledge to address climate crisis
Indigenous Peoples have a wealth of wisdom to protect the world that, with the help of the sciences, can tackle crises plaguing the planet. In particular, they have dramatically contributed to the field of healthcare... Indigenous’ unique experience in matters related to the environment can offer a crucial contribution to tackle these urgent critical issues, he said. Read the complete article here -Lisa Zengani Source: Vatican News |
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New WMO climate report confirms 2023 hottest year so far
Heatwaves, floods, droughts, wildfires and rapidly intensifying tropical cyclones caused misery and mayhem, upending everyday life for millions and inflicting many billions of dollars in economic losses, according to the WMO State of the Global Climate 2023 report. “Sirens are blaring across all major indicators... Some records aren’t just chart-topping, they’re chart-busting. And changes are speeding up,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres in a video message for the launch. Read the complete article here Source: United Nations |
The call to respond to the vision of the Gospel as articulated by Pope Francis in Laudato Si' and
his new document, Laudate Deum, is the call to all people of good will in our time.
This website gathers and provides easy access to key documents, significant event information and up to date resources about the challenges of integral ecology in the face of the reality of climate change.
How are we to respond to the cry of endangered Earth and the cry of the most fragile Peoples across our world?
How is a new ecological theology to be expressed as the basis for new practical action for change?
his new document, Laudate Deum, is the call to all people of good will in our time.
This website gathers and provides easy access to key documents, significant event information and up to date resources about the challenges of integral ecology in the face of the reality of climate change.
How are we to respond to the cry of endangered Earth and the cry of the most fragile Peoples across our world?
How is a new ecological theology to be expressed as the basis for new practical action for change?
...a true ecological approach always becomes a social approach; it must integrate questions of justice in debates on the environment, so as to hear both the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor.”
Pope Francis, Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home, N.49.
Indigenous Leadership
Reflect on Indigenous Spirituality and Care for our Common Home in this video on
Ecological Conscience produced by Mercy EcoCommunications for the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development (DPIHD) in their project: 'Doing Theology from the Existential Peripheries.'
Adele Howard rsm presenting at 'Doing Theology from the Existential Peripheries' Conference,
reflecting with Indigenous Voices from Oceania on Climate Change and Integral Ecology.
Pontifical Urban University Rome, 12 October 2022
reflecting with Indigenous Voices from Oceania on Climate Change and Integral Ecology.
Pontifical Urban University Rome, 12 October 2022
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