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Francis: The Environment Encyclical
Religions must take lead in protecting creation, pope says
By
Junno Arocho Esteves
,
Catholic News Service
Sep 08, 2016
Season of Creation marks month of eco-contemplation for Christians
By
Brian Roewe
Sep 01, 2016
Laudato Si' and the liturgical work ahead
By
James Hug
Jul 19, 2016
Editorial: We may be seeing the birth of a new lay movement
By
NCR Editorial Staff
Jun 17, 2016
Year-old Laudato Si' has stirred up action for Earth
By
Brian Roewe
Jun 16, 2016
Parishes around the globe work to implement pope's eco-encyclical
By
Elizabeth A. Elliott
Jun 15, 2016
Laudato Si' Week renews awareness ahead of encyclical anniversary
By
Brian Roewe
Jun 14, 2016
How many Jesuits does it take to change a light bulb?
By
Thomas Reese
Mar 25, 2016
Vatican to undertake ecological initiatives during Easter season
By
Junno Arocho Esteves
,
Catholic News Service
Mar 18, 2016
'Laudato Si'' initiative in California archdiocese looks at how to 'green' parishes
By
Christina Gray
,
Catholic News Service
Mar 17, 2016
Eco-theologian Fr. Sean McDonagh: Don't let this 'Laudato Si'' moment pass
By
Brian Roewe
Mar 09, 2016
On climate issue, Catholics urged to feel pain of the planet, the poor
By
Tom Tracy
,
Catholic News Service
Feb 24, 2016
In February prayer video, Pope Francis pleads for creation care, 'a new way of living'
By
Brian Roewe
Feb 05, 2016
US Catholics allergic to reality of environmental racism, theologian says at St. John's University
By
Peter Feuerherd
Feb 02, 2016
Reflections for a Laudato Si' film festival
By
Rose Pacatte
Dec 29, 2015
Action plan offers Atlanta Catholics down-to-earth ideas to implement encyclical
By
Andrew Nelson
,
Catholic News Service
Dec 04, 2015
Conference presents black Catholic perspective on climate change
By
Jack Nuelle
Nov 11, 2015
On climate, polls begin to show hints of ‘Francis effect’
By
Brian Roewe
Nov 07, 2015
Right role of technology dissected at Santa Clara encyclical conference
By
Mandy Erickson
Nov 05, 2015
‘Laudato Si’’ represents a new ‘Rerum Novarum,’ says Cardinal Rodríguez at Fordham
By
Peter Feuerherd
Nov 04, 2015
Turkson in Ohio: If people love God, they must care for what he has made
By
Tim Puet
,
Catholic News Service
Nov 04, 2015
Turkson's visit to Ohio State a watershed event for climate discourse, academics say
By
Sharon Abercrombie
Nov 02, 2015
Encyclical-themed week brings prominent cardinals to US
By
Brian Roewe
Oct 30, 2015
Francis on environmental education and spirituality
By
Thomas Reese
Oct 30, 2015
Saving the environment through dialogue and transparency
By
Thomas Reese
Sep 11, 2015
California legislators, bishops highlight 'Laudato Si'' in pushing clean energy bill
By
Marie Venner
Sep 10, 2015
New Jersey bishop urges people to do more to protect environment
By
Christina Leslie
,
Catholic News Service
Sep 08, 2015
Faith groups plan climate rally as pope addresses Congress
By
Elizabeth A. Elliott
Sep 02, 2015
Contemplate, give thanks, protect: Pope Francis prays for creation
By
Cindy Wooden
,
Catholic News Service
Sep 01, 2015
Integral ecology: everything is connected
By
Thomas Reese
Aug 28, 2015
Despite poll, Catholic climate leader optimistic 'Laudato Si'' is spreading
By
Brian Roewe
Aug 26, 2015
Pope’s encyclical cited as totem pole blessed on way to coal mines
By
Ed Langlois
,
Catholic News Service
Aug 26, 2015
Catholic high school teachers eager to dive into papal encyclical
By
Theresa Laurence
,
Catholic News Service
Aug 22, 2015
Philippine advocates plan to use 'Laudato Si'' to energize their work
By
Simone Orendain
,
Catholic News Service
Aug 20, 2015
Poll finds few US Catholics familiar with Francis’ eco-encyclical
By
Brian Roewe
Aug 19, 2015
Pope Francis: Technology + greed = disaster
By
Thomas Reese
Aug 14, 2015
Care for creation, care for each other, pope says in radio interview
By
Cindy Wooden
,
Catholic News Service
Aug 11, 2015
Pope designates Sept. 1 as World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation
By
Cindy Wooden
,
Catholic News Service
Aug 10, 2015
Revelation and creation: respecting and sharing God’s gift
By
Thomas Reese
Aug 07, 2015
Diocesan social action directors take time to focus on ‘Laudato Si’’
By
Ed Langlois
,
Catholic News Service
Aug 06, 2015
College students bring support for Clean Power Plan to Congress
By
Dennis Sadowski
,
Catholic News Service
Aug 05, 2015
The political implications of 'Laudato Si''
By
Maureen Fiedler
Jul 31, 2015
Pope Francis: 'Facts are more important than ideas'
By
Thomas Reese
Jul 31, 2015
Chicago archdiocese commits to energy-efficient buildings in response to pope's encyclical
By
Joyce Duriga
,
Catholic News Service
Jul 27, 2015
Philippine church takes lead on Francis' environmental encyclical
By
Brian Roewe
Jul 25, 2015
Swing state voters back pope's climate push - but not for moral reasons
By
Brian Roewe
Jul 23, 2015
California governor says 'Laudato Si'' was necessary wake-up call
By
Cindy Wooden
,
Catholic News Service
Jul 20, 2015
Francis: Mining industry in need of 'a radical paradigm change'
By
Brian Roewe
Jul 17, 2015
Philippine bishops mull establishment of climate change desk
By
Simone Orendain
,
Catholic News Service
Jul 08, 2015
Editorial: In encyclical, Pope Francis issues a challenge to the rich
By
NCR Editorial Staff
Jul 08, 2015
As caucus season nears, bishop urges Iowans to keep climate change 'on the front burner'
By
Anne Marie Cox
,
Catholic News Service
Jul 07, 2015
Cardinal Peter Turkson: Bishops need to speak up on the environment
By
Rosie Scammell
,
Religion News Service
Jul 06, 2015
Iowa bishop to presidential candidates: It’s time to talk climate change
By
Brian Roewe
Jul 02, 2015
Vatican-sponsored conferences further unpack 'Laudato Si'' from frames of farming, climate
By
Brian Roewe
Jul 02, 2015
Pope Francis' environmental encyclical gets waylaid in West Virginia
By
Michael Iafrate
Jul 01, 2015
The future of the planet
By
Phyllis Zagano
Jul 01, 2015
Thousands march in Rome to show support for Pope Francis' eco-encyclical
By
Rosie Scammell
,
Religion News Service
Jun 29, 2015
Secular society and religious communities find common ground in 'Laudato Si''
By
Allison Walter
Jun 29, 2015
A readers' guide to 'Laudato Si''
By
Thomas Reese
Jun 26, 2015
'Laudato Si'' a plea for Christianity to be taken seriously in ecological debates
By
Nicholas Collura
Jun 26, 2015
My hair stills smells of the fragrance of our fire
By
Jocelyn A. Sideco
Jun 25, 2015
What does media ecology have to say about 'Laudato Si''?
By
Vinnie Rotondaro
Jun 24, 2015
The liberation methodology of 'Laudato Si''
By
Nicholas Collura
Jun 24, 2015
'Laudato Si'' should have lifted the ban on contraception
By
Jamie Manson
Jun 24, 2015
US bishops say Pope Francis' encyclical is a call to examine lifestyle choices
By
NCR Staff
Jun 22, 2015
'Laudato Si'' is inspiration for those who want to be part of the solution
By
Tony Magliano
Jun 22, 2015
Laudato Si' - Magistra No
By
Michael Sean Winters
Jun 19, 2015
Why Pope Francis' encyclical matters
By
Thomas Reese
Jun 19, 2015
Kurtz: Encyclical calls Catholic community to 'honor the earth'
By
Tom Roberts
Jun 18, 2015
Cardinal Wuerl: Francis' encyclical will slowly change culture
By
Joshua J. McElwee
Jun 18, 2015
World weighs in on 'Laudato Si''
By
NCR Staff
Jun 18, 2015
The encyclical is first and foremost about human relationships
By
Allison Walter
Jun 18, 2015
2015 could be the year we save the earth
By
Dennis Coday
Jun 18, 2015
Peace: an unexpected reaction to 'Laudato Si'
By
Daniel R. DiLeo
Jun 18, 2015
Francis' encyclical an urgent call to prevent world of 'debris, desolation and filth'
By
Joshua J. McElwee
Jun 18, 2015
Francis' encyclical is a step in the right direction, those outside the church say
By
Vinnie Rotondaro
Jun 18, 2015
US church grateful for Pope Francis' 'marvelous' encyclical
By
Brian Roewe
Jun 18, 2015
Laudato Si' arrives
By
Michael Sean Winters
Jun 18, 2015
Seattle Catholics plan encyclical related event tomorrow evening
By
Dan Morris-Young
Jun 17, 2015
Leaked encyclical text puts climate change on humans
By
Joshua J. McElwee
Jun 16, 2015
Pew survey: 71 percent of Catholics believe in global warming
By
Soli Salgado
Jun 16, 2015
Prepublication interest in Pope Francis' encyclical on the environment
By
Maureen Fiedler
Jun 15, 2015
Version of encyclical leaks; Vatican calls for respect of embargo
By
Joshua J. McElwee
Jun 15, 2015
Franciscan: Encyclical title affirms all creatures have common creator
By
Cindy Wooden
,
Catholic News Service
Jun 12, 2015
Ending hunger requires changes in lifestyles, production, pope says
By
Carol Glatz
,
Catholic News Service
Jun 12, 2015
Vatican confirms title of environmental encyclical: Laudato Si'
By
Joshua J. McElwee
Jun 10, 2015
Climate encyclical expected to send strong moral message to the world
By
Barbara Fraser
,
Catholic News Service
Jun 08, 2015
Pope Francis inspires 300+ rabbis to sign rabbinic letter on climate
By
Arthur Waskow
Jun 08, 2015
Francis' encyclical on the environment to be released June 18
By
Joshua J. McElwee
Jun 04, 2015
All children deserve a healthy climate
By
Mitchell C. Hescox
Jun 03, 2015
Valuing creation a long-held Catholic tradition
By
Marie Venner
Jun 02, 2015
Psychological barriers complicate overcoming climate change denial
By
Brian Roewe
Jun 01, 2015
Report: Francis' environmental encyclical titled 'Laudato Sii' (Praised Be)
By
Joshua J. McElwee
May 30, 2015
Five things to look for in the encyclical on environment
By
Thomas Reese
May 29, 2015
Encyclical on environment sparks hope among academics, activists
By
Thomas Reese
May 26, 2015
The Rollout of the Encyclical on the Environment
By
Michael Sean Winters
May 20, 2015
Pope Francis endorses climate action petition
By
Brian Roewe
May 15, 2015
A papal statement on climate change could lead to greener Britain
By
Soli Salgado
May 08, 2015
Business, Pentagon pursue climate change strategies
By
Vinnie Rotondaro
May 05, 2015
Vatican summit participants: Catholics, encyclical could make powerful impact on climate change
By
Marie Venner
Apr 28, 2015
UN leader asks Francis' help in addressing climate change
By
Joshua J. McElwee
Apr 28, 2015
Ahead of Vatican climate change summit, skeptics issues strong, blunt warnings to Francis
By
Joshua J. McElwee
Apr 27, 2015
Encyclical on environment stimulates hope among academics and activists
By
Thomas Reese
Apr 24, 2015
Funding climate change denial: Report points to interlocking efforts of US, European think tanks
By
Tom Roberts
Apr 22, 2015
Conservative corners have tepid take on Pope Francis' environment encyclical
By
Brian Roewe
Apr 21, 2015
Panel contemplates why the papal encyclical on the environment will matter
By
Jamie Manson
Apr 15, 2015
Pope Francis throws the weight of his office behind tackling climate change
By
David Gibson
,
Religion News Service
Apr 15, 2015
Papal ecology: Protecting all God's creatures, respecting God's plan
By
Cindy Wooden
,
Catholic News Service
Mar 28, 2015
Japanese bishops ask Francis to warn against nuclear power in his encyclical
By
Joshua J. McElwee
Mar 27, 2015
Religious leaders urge action to combat climate change
By
Mark Pattison
,
Catholic News Service
Feb 23, 2015
Another "Prebuttal" of Pope's Encyclical on Environment
By
Michael Sean Winters
Jan 08, 2015
Papal encyclical on environment in process
By
Brian Roewe
Jan 24, 2014