Pope Francis Urges ‘Human-Centered’ Approach to ‘Climate Finance’ at UN COP29 Summit
Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, who is representing the Holy See at the conference, read the Pope’s message to the assembly on Nov. 13
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As Ocean Temps Hit Record, Vatican Hosts Discussions on Climate Change, Offers Resources
Pope Francis has been vocal about the need for Catholics to take responsibility for the health of the environment.
Vatican Opens Photographic Exhibition on Effects of Climate Change
The exhibition was developed as part of the project “Emotions to Generate Changes” and will be open to the public through May 27.
Pope Francis: Indigenous ‘Ancestral Wisdom’ a Vital Tool in Fight Against Climate Change
The Pope cited two concrete examples of how Indigenous representation has been developed on the international stage.
Climate Activists Vandalize St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy
Demonstrators with the group Last Generation poured ‘mud and Nesquik’ onto the front of the cathedral, according to The Associated Press.
Climate Activists Disrupt Archbishop’s Mass in Turin
Video showed the demonstrators reading from the Pope’s documents, at one point while surrounded by the archbishop and two other clergy.
Pope Francis to COP28: Environmental Destruction is ‘an Offense Against God’
Pope Francis, who turns 87 in two weeks, canceled his scheduled trip to the United Arab Emirates days before the climate summit at the request of his doctors after coming down with a flu infection.
America’s Catholics Weigh in on Pope Francis’ Climate Change Priorities
More recent polling from the Pew Research Center, conducted in June, similarly suggests that two-thirds of U.S. adults overall say the country should prioritize developing renewable energy sources.
The Dangers Pope Francis Avoided by Not Going to Dubai
COMMENTARY: Catholics ought to pray for the Holy Father’s recovery from illness — and in thanksgiving that he is not going to Dubai.
Pope Francis to Attend COP28 Climate Change Conference in Dubai in December
The climate change summit will take place at the Expo City Dubai Nov. 30-Dec. 12.
