A recent ruling by the European Court of Human Rights and a new Catholic Church document on human dignity both enforce the importance of preserving a livable planet for all.
Representatives of organizations that engage U.S. people of faith unite in support for Pope Francis' new document on the environment, Laudate Deum: "The pope is showing us the way. It's up to all of us to act."
"Safe and just" boundaries for planetary health would protect not just the average person, but the person who is most vulnerable to disaster. American Catholics are called to lead the response to this science.