Profiles in Catholicism
Jun 24, 202234 min
Updated: Jun 28, 2022
A Message from the Editor
People are dying globally; losing their homes, and face starvation because of climate challenges. In Chicago at a senior housing building, three women died from the heat this June. Death, agony, and destruction are in the genetic code of the climate crisis. We all need to do whatever possible to have our countries at the forefront of climate activism and to pray daily to reduce the omnicide of climate change.
Old adages are often true, such as out of sight, out of mind. Let us not forget
the horror of the Uvalde children massacre and continue to pray for these precious souls.
I know the mother of one of the children killed Putin’s war. Please pray for all of the children who have died in the Ukraine war.
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A Quote to Remember
by Pope Francis
Prayers
Saving the planet Earth
Let the students march and speak, Let the youth protest and cry, Let the day of justice roll on, and May they change the world with truth and confound the lie. The world is heating, we are cooking ourselves to death, We are burning coal and oil and everything we can, We are the arsonists of this planet and will bring it to an end, We will soon return to the primeval state from where we first began. So raise your banner and join the march, Let your voice be loud for all to hear, There is nothing more important than we stand, As one against intimidation and fear. The climate is changing, the forests are burning and falling down, The oceans are filled with plastic and the earth is turning from green to brown. We must challenge the politics and the powers, The tycoons of industry and corruption all around, We must cry foul, to save the Earth, The climate is changing for the worst, and that is the greatest threat. I see the hope in the voices of the youth, That demand with Greta that change must come I feel the strength and the mighty power of honesty and the truth, The people are on the move, the children and the old, The brave and courageous youth. They will change the minds and hardened hearts, they will restore the Planet to green and blue, They will live and fight for what is so right, good, and true.
by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
A prayer to protect the environment
“Incorporation”
Dear Lord, you grew from the gift of your nourishing mother, Mary,
Who had drunk from the water and eaten from the food of the land:
What splashes of light, dazzled, broke and burst from the jars, as they
Filled to the brim, were scooped off to drink and poured off to wash.
What sounds of work, whether choosing and carrying the wood of a
Carpenter, toiling in the heat and sheltering in the shade of the foliage.
What contrasts in the flowers, colored shadows, coolness in the night, Nurturing listening, listening again, and again talking with the Father.
Oh Creator-God, how amazing are the atomic particles which glue As water whooshing, swirling and umbrelling into flowing shapes
Challenging us to think liquid, droplets, vapour and solid as the Rise and fall of heat transports a “sticky” flow from state to state.
Dear Lord, you were baptised by the Baptist, in the Jordon waters off mountains, passed by the land, into the liturgy of entering the Church:
What numberless times you healed broken hearts and bodies in Israel So tendrils of praise reached, like in a lightning storm, to your Father.
What skies shone in the firmament, showing through from the Beginning, the out of reach splendour of colouring swathes of heaven.
What time you gave to giving us a whole life, unhampered in the Giving, taking into life all who came and did come and are coming.
Oh Creator-God, how human you have made us, making us to be Among each other, like the community that you are, giving each One of us a unique identity, conceived-in-relationship, raised in relationship, ready to meet you and us in this “place of meeting”.
Dear Lord, you were born into a family, extended over time by the welcome of others, whether their parents died or were too ill to care.
What gathering of others and being gathered, whether walking and Working with Joseph, helping to bear the load of low-income living.
What is left of your garments, woven from plant threads, fibre science Passed from generation to generation, woven well into a single whole.
What everyday delights in the spaces between home and being away, In the fruit of the land, in the Synagogue and in the singing of psalms.
Oh Creator-God, how many gifts you poured into men and Women, from the use of human hands to shape and write, sing, invent, to philosophise, to understand, like good doctors, how to work with the grain of growth and to give a word from you to help.
Dear Lord, you took to yourself the goodness of creation and there, beheld, that wheat and grapes, worked by human hands, are changed:
What hours of work, from preparing the ground to planting, to Carefully picking off the slugs and bugs and giving them another diet.
What suffering as a blight takes hold and defeats the ingenuity of man,
Who bleeds from his heart as the earth’s yield diminishes and drops.
What hope arises with the help of God to persevere and plant again, Joined in so many ways to the help of others, sending grain-as-gifts.
Oh Creator-God, how intricately woven are the tiny organs, Encased within seeds, embryonic unfolding of plants, shooting Down and rising up, twirling around sticks, flowering orangy-red, Hosting insects, losing colour and growing beans and flowering.
Dear Lord, how we wrought a thorny crown out of what had grown, nails and hammer out of the ore of the earth and a cross from a tree.
What mangling of the human body we have practiced, especially Upon the innocent, the vulnerable, the undefended, in denial of death.
What freezing, experimentation, plans of torment we have explored In the flesh of the living, imagining we will not answer to our Maker.
What hidden wounds we have inflicted on ourselves at each turn of The pain that wells up, when we are addressed by our very actions.
Oh Creator-God, how beautiful is the recreation of the lost, the Poor and poor of heart, the broken and abandoned, the renewal of Planet home, the replanting, recycling, revisiting the places of Hatred with songs of reconciliation and understanding of wounds.
Dear Lord of the Resurrection, let us rise with you in time, hoping to begin the transfiguring ascent, taking what love everlastingly does!
by Francis Etheredge Profiles in Catholicism
Prayer for the victims of mass murders and genocide.
Lord we remember the Holocaust the most henious crime the world has
ever known. Six million murdered most of the victims were like you
Jesus. Jews , innocent victims, children, women, teenagers, men. The
world said never again, but it has and is happening again, ethnic
cleansing, mass murder.
Lord may your example of love and service change the violent people to
peace makers, call the wrongdoers to repent, inspire leaders to end
violence and war, may we live in unity in your friendship.
Amen
by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Prayer for the parents of Uvalde children massacre
As a Mother of 3 sons and a Grandmother of 5 young children, I ask you to hear my prayer. My heart has been filled with prayer for the parents of the children as the beg God to help them heal from the horror of Uvalde. The parents bring the child into the world with joy and God's blessings of Baptism and graces. They steer the child through the journey of following God in their life: .from teaching them how to walk, ride a bike, have fun with others, and learn to watch out for one another. From their domestic home they learn to love the God of their parents and honor what the parents call into importance. The parents want the children to know/love and serve God and each other. They understand that the child is a constant and consistent responsibility. The parents want their children to know and love the familiarity of God's saving presence. On the day of this massacre, the parents started the day with a quiet blessing and cereal, they were busy with socks, shoes, school supplies and all that begins the day. We ask you, Lord to bless these men and women of faith as they turn to you for help. We ask you this in the name of the Father, His Son and the Holy Spirit.
by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
Prayer for the Victims of the Afghanistan Earthquake
Oh Lord, we join with Pope Francis in praying
For all in Afghanistan who have lost their lives and their families.
And we pray that the Pope’s call for all who can help
To all alleviate the suffering of the dear people of Afghanistan
Will be headed and that all aid agencies will be able to send teams to the area
Immediately to prevent further catastrophe
And help all those in need.
All Catholics, all Christians, and all those of faith whatever their denomination
Must come together in prayer.
And we must urge those of all countries to come together
In this hour of dire need for the people of Afghanistan.
Oh Lord we pray that this will happen,
That the world, all peoples of the world, will join their hands
To help those in need
Today and in the future.
Amen
A Prayer for the Murdered Jesuits
Good and Glorious God.
The Jesuits of Mexico announced Tuesday that two of their priests were killed Monday inside a church in a mountainous region of Chihuahua state. Fathers Javier Campos Morales and Joaquín César Mora Salazar had served as Jesuit priests for nearly a century combined. The gunmen who carried out the June 20 attack on the church in Cerocahui, Chihuahua also took their bodies. Heavenly God, the Father, these men gave their lives to you and the people of Mexico. They lived with the love of the Lord in their hearts. They knew people who needed their help and they provided that help. Looking at their faces one could see the depth of their love and service to the Lord. May the Holy Spirit console the fellow men working as priests in their community and all the people of God touched by their lives. May the love that they brought to those they served bring a sense of joy as it continues in their community Please bless us all and put in our hearts the beauty of the peace that comes with death. We ask you this, through the Father, His Son and the Holy Spirit
by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
Prayer for the Murdered Nigerians
Christ Jesus, you spent your time on earth in praise of our Creator God and
in affirming the inherent human dignity of all people. We pray for the the Nigerians murdered as they followed your example at the Eucharistic celebration.
May they enjoy eternal peace in your presence as we remember their witness to your gospel. As we pray for them we plead for an end to the violence and civil strife that have plagued their homeland. Let
us together say Amen.
by Father John Pawlikowski,OSM Profiles in Catholicism
Climate and Environment Challenges Interviews
General Interviews
Climate and Environment Challenges Articles
The encyclicals of Pope Francis, from faith to social friendship, passing through integral ecology
by Pedro Jiménez Laudati Si Movement
Pope: Interreligious cooperation needed to tackle threats to people, planet
by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service/National Catholic Reporter
Swiss youth adapt Laudato si' to music and bring it to the stage
by Adélaïde Patrignani Vatican News
Link to Youth Challenges and Leadership and to Spirituality and Music
In climate fight, EU lawmakers back stricter emission caps
by The Associated Press
Recap of what happened in Laudato Si' Week
by Tomás Insua Independent Catholic News
The climate crisis is a health crisis
by Srilata Kammila UNDP
Groundswell NZ challenges climate change minister to tell the full story on farm emissions
by CathNews New Zealand
HHS announces new office of environmental justice
by Zack Budryk The Hill
Making a Difference: Fragile people living on a fragile planet
by Tony Magliano Clarion Herald
Pope Francis: Throwing plastic in the sea is 'criminal' and 'kills the Earth'
by Christopher White EarthBeat
Dartmouth touts progress on emissions, but critics see lack of urgency on climate
by Lisa Prevost EarthBeat
Catholic environmental activists in Africa take a day to clean the earth
by Fredrick Nzwili Catholic News Service/National Catholic Register
Faith leaders reassert critical role in confronting climate change ahead of Stockholm+50
by Brian Roewe EarthBeat
Clean Air Act standards aid 'significant' reduction in air pollution, says new study
by Brian Rouwe EarthBeat
Climate change could spell the end for Midwestern corn, study finds
by Ben Adler Yahoo News
Chief scientist urges Israel to prepare for heatwaves
by Judy Siegel-Itzkovich The Jerusalem Post
To protect the Earth and its people, religious orders invest in climate solutions
by Brian Roewe EarthBeat
Climate change or climate disaster?
by Jesuit Father Myron J. Pereira UCA News
At 2022 commencement ceremonies, an ecological theme for several Catholic colleges
by Brian Roewe EarthBeat
Gore says climate crisis like 'nature hike right through the Book of Revelation'
by Adelle M. Banks Religion News Service/EarthBeat
Pope calls for united efforts in care for creation during Laudato Si' Week
by Carol Glatz Catholic News Service/EarthBeat
Catholic Earthcare celebrates 20 years of ‘inspiring action’
by CathNews
‘Laudato si’ is the blueprint in South Sudan
by Vatican News
New Report: Climate change could see London and other cities run out of water
by Independent Catholic News
A readers’ guide to Laudato Si
by Jesuit Fr. Thomas Reese EarthBeat
What is environmental justice?
by Brian Roewe EarthBeat
Press bishops to commit to net-zero dioceses, climate panel urges young Catholics
by Brian Roewe EarthBeat
Pope calls for united efforts in care for creation during Laudato Si' Week
by Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service/EarthBeat
Australia election: Anthony Albanese signals climate policy change
by BBCNews
Laudato si inspires Korean Catholics to protect environment
by UCA News
The Southwest’s Drought and Fires Are a Window to Our Climate Change Future
by Mark Olalde ProPublica
Muslims Address Climate Change
by Ibrahim Abdul-Matin Interfaith America
I care about the environment because I’m a Christian
by Luke Lapean, SJ The Jesuit Post
Faith leaders sign joint appeal on finance and environment
by Independent Catholic News
Climate change: 'Fifty-fifty chance' of breaching 1.5C warming limit
by Matt McGrath BBC News
Coral reefs provide stunning images of a world under assault
by Curt Anderson and Cody Jackson The Associated Press
Climate crisis, not China, is biggest threat to Pacific
by CathNews New Zealand
Church leaders point to climate change after South Africa floods
by Ngala Killian Chimtom Crux
Catholic groups want action on climate change
by CathNews
Judaism's view on climate change, planetary conservation
by Moshe Taragin The Jerusalem Post
French bishops urge 'integral ecology' in response to climate change
by Jonathan Luxmoore, Catholic News Service/National Catholic Reporter
CAFOD director on new climate report: 'It's now or never'
by Frances Leac Independent Catholic News
How Molly Burhans is helping the church fight climate change
by Pamala Hill Nettleton U.S.Catholic
New UN report 'rings the latest alarm bell' about climate change effects on nature and people
by Brian Roewe EarthBeat
Young Catholics deliver critique of US church leaders' climate silence straight to the pope
by Brian Roewe Global Sisters Report
The Most Precious of All
by Shay Cullen Preda Foundation
Christian Aid: Climate change cost the world billions in 2021
by Independent Catholic News
Illegal gold mining booms in Brazilian Amazon, harming environment, health
by Eduardo Campos Lima Global Sisters Report
Seiler: For want of a watchdog
by Casey Seile Times Union
Brick by brick, tree by tree, Carmelite Missionary Sisters plant skills to limit Malawi’s deforestation
by Doreen Ajiambo Global Sisters Report
Life at 50C: Mexico's struggle for water
by BBC News
COP26 climate summit made progress but came up short, Catholic agencies say
by Brian Roewe EarthBeat
Here's what world leaders agreed to — and what they didn't — at the U.N. climate summit
by Lauren Sommer NPR
Cardinal Hollerich on migration crisis: EU borders risk becoming cemeteries
by Linda Bordoni Vatican News
Climate Change Risks Devastating Conflicts – Even Nuclear War
by Tony Magliano The Southern Cross
Cop26: world on track for disastrous heating of more than 2.4C, says key report
by Fiona Harvey The Guardian
The poorest in society are the most affected by climate degradation
by Lucy Gillingham The Tablet
A More Inclusive Fight Against Climate Change
by Zainasb Usman and Alexand Csandi Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
A climate change disaster led this shy 24-year-old from Uganda into activism
by Lauren Sommer Goats and Soda/NPR
World leaders are 'way off track' from addressing climate change
by Sarah Mac Donald The Tablet
Jesuit School Alumnus Joins Hunger Strike for Climate Action
by Brenna Davis Ignation Solidarity Network
EarthBeat Weekly: As the planet warms, more frequent heat waves will hit children hardest
by Barbara Fraser EarthBeat
Prelates of G20 nations make urgent call to end use of fossil fuels
by J-P Mauro Aleteia
Civil society calls world leaders to put human rights at centre of environmental policy
by Laura Ouseley Independent Catholic News
Faith Leaders on Climate Change: “Future Generations Will Never Forgive...
by Jack Hartjes Patheos
Franciscan sisters demonstrate different paths to creating a conservation easement
by Brian Roewe EarthBeat
Pope, faith leaders call for net-zero carbon emissions
by John L. Allen Jr. Crux
Philippines’ youth call for systemic change at climate protest
by Bill and Melinda Gate Foundation
This Is Not Fine: Global Warming, Wildfires, and the Need to Change
by Henry Karlson Patheos
China pledge to stop funding coal projects ‘buys time for emissions target’
by Jonathan Watts The Guardian
This Is Not Fine: Global Warming, Wildfires, and the Need to Change
by Henry Karlson Patheos
Laudato Si’: A conversation of care
by Pedro Walpole, SJ and Michael Kelly, SJ La Civiltà Cattolica
Pope Francis And Other Christian Leaders Are Calling For Bold Climate Action
by Eric McDaniel NPR/ WBEZ Chicago
Laudato Si' inspires young adults to faith-based action on climate change
by Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service/EarthBeat
Climate change deniers are as slippery as those who justified the slave trade
by Nick Cohen The Guardian
Climate change: Animals shapeshifting to stay cool, study says
by BBC
Ireland: Archbishop publishes pastoral letter on climate crisis
by Irish Catholic Media Office
Caring for Mother Earth
by Father Joseph Chamblain, O.S.M. Profiles in Catholicism
What will it take to accept the truth about global climate change?
by Daniel P. Horan National Catholic Reporter
Ireland: Archbishop publishes pastoral letter on climate crisis
by Irish Catholic Media Office
Notre Dame's Sakimoto: Church has 'profound' role in addressing climate crisis
by Catherine M. Odell EarthBeat
Bishop urges immediate action after 'grim and disturbing' climate change report
by Independent Catholic News
Climate change: IPCC report is 'code red for humanity'
by Matt McGrath BBC News
‘Code red’: UN scientists warn of worsening global warming
by Seth Borenstein The Associated Press
Australian Bishops call for action to care for earth and poor
by Vatican News
Climate Change Poised to Push Emperor Penguins to the Brink of Extinction
by Alex Fox Smithsonian Magazine
Catholic environmental movement adopts new name in push to inspire action
by Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service
Climate change: Boy, 11, starts 200-mile walk
by BBC News
Coral reef scientists raise alarm as climate change decimates vital ocean ecosystems
by Sam Purvis The Conversation/Salon
Climate change: Researchers begin discussions on vital report
by Matt McGrath BBC News
Urge investors away from fossil fuels, energy agency head tells Catholics
by Brian Roewe EarthBeat
Climate envoy says US, China must end world’s ‘suicide pact’
by Danika Kirka The Associated Press
Global climate change is also a spiritual crisis
by Daniel P. Horan National Catholic Reporter
Climate change linked to 5 million deaths a year, new study shows
by CathNews New Zealand
CAFOD report exposes deadly environmental and human rights abuses across Latin America
by Independent Catholic News
Pope Francis: Don't throw plastic in the sea
by Linda Bordoni Vatican News
Massive Antarctic Lake Vanishes in Just Three Days
by Alex Fox Smithsonian Magazine
Living Without Destructive Plastic
by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Pope Francis: Ecosystem degradation ‘a clear outcome of economic dysfunction’
by Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Fr Shay Cullen: Oceans under serious threat
by Independent Catholic News
Artist paints icons of endangered species to 'foster ecological conversion'
by Barbara Fraser Global Sisters Report
Scottish Bishops to establish new “Care of Creation Office”
by Lisa Zengarini Vatican News
English, Welsh Bishops call for protection of environment
by Lisa Zengarini Vatican News
John Kerry: Pope Francis one of greatest voices on climate crisis
by Vatican News
Vatican official: ‘Unfortunate’ some deny human origin of climate crisis
by Inés San Martín Crux
Inside the secret conversion of Italy’s Christopher Hitchens
by John L. Allen Jr Crux
A Climate Dystopia in Northern California
by Naomi Klein The Intercept
Methodist, Unitarian and Free Churches divest from fossil fuels
by Independent Catholic News
Watching a coral reef die as climate change devastates one of the most pristine tropical island areas on Earth
by Sam Purkis The Conversation
Communities of Color ‘Disproportionately and Systematically’ Face Deadly Air Pollution, Regardless of Location or Income
by Alex Fox Smithsonian Magazine
Vatican's ten commandments to help climate refugees
by Christopher Lamb The Tablet
Ignatian family issue statement of commitment to climate justice ahead of COP26
by Independent Catholic News
Evangelicals are losing their climate skepticism
by Mark Silk Religion News Service
The Climate Solution Actually Adding Millions of Tons of CO2 Into the Atmosphere
by Lisa Song and James Temple ProPublica/MIT Technology Review
High hopes and hot air on climate change (The Interpreter)
by Di Marco Emanuele The Global Eye
US Bishops welcome global commitments to reduce carbon emissions
by Lisa Zengarini Vatican News
What Biden got right in his approach to climate change
by Michael Sean Winters EarthBeat
Earth Day treaty seeks to protect environmental defenders in Latin America
by Barbara Fraser EarthBeat
At Earth Day climate summit, Biden promises 50% reduction in US greenhouse emissions
by Deirdre Shesgreen USA TODAY
Pope Francis, in Earth Day messages, warns 'we are at the edge' on climate change
by Brian Roewe EarthBeat
Earth Day 2021: Global Healing Initiative
by Virginia Bell Independent Catholic News
China, Russia join US vowing emission cuts at climate summit
by Ellen Knickmeyer and Aamer Madhani The Associated Press
Congregations 'walk the talk' of Earth Day with ongoing care for creation
by Chris Herlinge Global Sisters Report
Burning down our common home
by Ana María Siufi Global Sisters Report
Pope on Earth Day: “It is time to act!”
by Vatican News
From the grave: Noonan on gun manufacturers' moral cooperation in evil
by Michael Sean Winter National Catholic Reporter
This Earth Day, Jane Goodall continues to shape the narrative
by Anne Gardner EarthBeat
US must halve emissions to galvanize global climate action — UN chief
by Valerie Volcovici and Kate Abnett Reuters/EarthBeat
Scuba diving rabbi adopts the ocean as his part of the world to repair. Scubi Jew, a marine conservation group inspired by the Jewish concept of repairing the world, turns saving the oceans into a religious experience
by Christine Luby Religion News Service
As Earth Day approaches, US bishops call Catholics to do their part
by Brian Roewe EarthBeat
US must halve emissions to galvanize global climate action — UN chief
by Valerie Volcovici and Kate Abnett Reuters/EarthBeat
Restore Our Earth so We Can Live
by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
US, China agree to cooperate on climate crisis with urgency
by Hyung-Jin Kim The Associated Press
Climate change: Consumer pose 'growing threat' to tropical forests
by Matt McGrath BBC News
Church offers guidelines for response to climate migration
by Christopher Wells Vatican News
Are federal disaster policies making the harmful impacts of climate change even worse?
by Sadie Frank. Eric Gesick, and David Victor Brookings
Illegal mining destroyed 500 football fields worth of Brazilian indigenous land in 2020
by Elouise Hobbs Independent Catholic News
US Catholic church is failing to respond to climate emergency, theologian says
by Brian Roewe EarthBeat
Saving the Forests is Saving the Planet
by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Green-fingered South Korean nuns toil to safeguard creation/ Little Servants of the Holy Family nuns consider their participation in a growing 'seed war' part of their apostolic mission
by Rock Ronald Rozario UCA News
Indigenous, environmental groups celebrate Haaland's Cabinet confirmation
by Brian Roewe EarthBeat
Q & A with Sr. Sophie de Jésus, founder of programs to help teens in need
by Gail DeGeorge and Elisabeth Auvillain Global Sisters Report
Why Oak Flat in Arizona is a sacred space for the Apache and other Native Americans
by Alejandra Molina, Emily McFarlan MillerReligion News Service/National Catholic Reporter
A Climate-Conscious Lent: World's freshwater supplies are shrinking
by Fr. Emmet Farrell Global Sisters Report
How the United States can return to credible climate leadership
by Nathan Hultman and Samantha Gross Brookings
US-China tensions threaten global climate change efforts
by Christina Larson and Ellen Knickmeyer The Associated Press
How the United States can return to credible climate leadership
by Nathan Hultman and Samantha Gros Brookings
The need for a federal Climate Planning Unit
by Joseph W. Kane, Jenny Schuetz, Shalini Vajjhala, and Adie Tomer Brookings
Global Warming Can be Stopped
by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Climate change puts numerous Catholic schools at risk
by CathNews New Zealand
Back in Paris accord, US vows no more sidelining of climate
by Seth Borenstrein and Ellen Knickmeyer The Associated Press
UN: Huge changes in society needed to keep nature, Earth OK
by Seth Borenstein The Associated Press
Global Catholic Climate Movement: Raise your voice on behalf of our common home
by Francesca Merlo & Linda Bordoni Vatican News
Hot again: 2020 sets yet another global temperature record
by Seth Borenstein The Associated Press
Study: Warming already baked in will blow past climate goals
by Seth Borenstein The Associated Press
Faith groups have a key role to play in reducing climate-linked violence
by Brian Roewe EarthBeat
Pope advises UN Climate Summit: 'Now is time to change direction'
by Independent Catholic News
5 years after Paris: How countries’ climate policies match up to their promises, and who’s aiming for net zero emissions
by Morgan Bazilian and Dolf Gielen The Conversation
Going big on climate change, going bonkers on Trump
by Michael Sean Winter National Catholic Reporter
Biden administration's climate agenda reflects spirit of Laudato Si'
by Daniel P. Horan EarthBeat
Climate crisis, COVID-19 demand interfaith action, say religious leaders
by Brian Roewe EarthBeat
Cities are pledging to confront climate change, but are their actions working
by David G. Victor and Mark Muro Brookings
Cardinal says Pope’s new encyclical is a warning: The world is ‘on the brink
by Inés San Martín Crux
Climate warming is altering animals’ gut microbes, which are critical to their health and survival
by Sasha Greenspan The Conversation
Tracking energy use in the Chicago Archdiocese, one meter at a time. Benchmarking program helps address efficiency, local greenhouse gas emissions
by Brian Roewe EarthBeat
After Trying To Protect Water Sources, These Hondurans Have Been Held Without Bail For More Than A Year. Over the past two years, 31 people from the municipality of Tocoa, on the lush north shore of Honduras, have faced criminal prosecution as a result of their opposition to an iron ore mining project in the Botaderos Mount “|Carlos Escaleras” National Park.
by Jackie McVicar America
Climate Action in the time of COVID-19
by Voices of Youth
Floating gardeners battle climate change in Bangladesh Caritas promotes alternative farming methods that help villagers make a living in low-lying areas
by Stephan Uttom Rozario UCA News
The Fires and our Faith
by Father Joseph Chamblain, O.S.M. Profiles in Catholicism
Record wildfires, hurricanes, droughts – we need the ‘Season of Creation’
by Tony Magliano Acting Franciscan
Can conservation measures save sea turtles from climate change?
by Gail DeGeorge EarthBeat
The role of climate education in the COVID-19 recovery
by Christina Kwauk Brookings
UK development agency’s climate change plan ‘not fit for purpose,’ CAFOD says
by Charles Collins Crux
Environment, other issues beyond abortion are critical in voting, bishop says
by Brian Roewe EarthBeat
Philippine diocese, activists oppose coal power plants
by Robin Gomes Vatican News
Pope to European Forum: Ecological conversion of economy needed for better future
by Vatican News
Bringing climate change to the forefront of public and government consciousness
by Phil Kingston Independent Catholic News
Greenland is melting, Islands have disappeared
by Father Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
18 Things to know about Howey Ou, China's only teenage climate striker
by Sally Ho and Green Queen EarthBeat
Why Senate Republicans and the White House can’t agree on badly-needed COVID aid
by Mollte .l Reynolds Brookings
Pope Francis discusses climate crisis with well-known Italian journalist
by Gerard O’Connell America
UN appoints Indian Archana Soreng to Youth Advisory Group on Climate Change
by Sr Bernadette Mary Reis, fsp Vatican News
Theologian praises Ireland's green new deal but questions: Will it happen?
by Sarah Mac Donald EarthBeat
Environmental scientist roots work in sanctity of life: A conversation with Sylvia Hood Washington
by Jesse Remedios Global Sisters Report
Revisiting integral ecology amid the heat wave and surging coronavirus
by Bill Mitchell Global Sisters Report
A Catholic Case for Carbon Tax
by Daniel Mascarenhas, SJ The Jesuit Post
Faith leaders rebuke Trump's rollback of major environmental law
by Brian Roewe Global Sisters Report
Amid biting drought, sisters in Zambia fend off hunger with organic farming
by Doreen Ajiambo Global Sisters Report
Philippine bishop has ax to grind over tree felling' Unacceptable' cutting of 54 pine trees by developer sparks uproar among church and local authorities
by Joseph Peter Calleja UCA News
How the University of Dayton divested from fossil fuels — and what happened to its bottom line
by Brian Roewe EarthBeat
Major CoE fund exits from fossil fuel investments
by Independent Catholic News
How to close the gap between public opinion and public policy on the climate crisis?
by Bill Mitchell EarthBeat
How to care for our common home
by Samantha Panchèvre EarthBeat
New organization Dayenu seeks to mobilize US Jews for climate action
by Jesse Remedios EarthBeat
Laudato Si’ gets more attention in Church than child protection, expert says
by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Threat multiplier: The impacts of climate change on refugees
by Jesse Remedios Leaders EarthBeat
For indigenous protesters, defending the environment can be fatal
by Rachel Ramirez EarthBeat
Threat multiplier: The impacts of climate change on refugees
by Jesse Remedios Leaders EarthBeat
New Vatican document outlines city-state's environmental efforts. 226-page report includes suggestions for Catholic institutions, including divestment
by Joshua J. McElwee EarthBeat
Marking World Environment Day, pope says: Don't look the other way
by Carol Glatz Catholic News Service/Angelus
‘Laudato Si’’ was not enough. The Vatican needs to prioritize climate change
by Mark Graham America
Catholic leaders warn of humanitarian, environmental tragedy in Amazon
by Barbara J. Fraser Catholic News Service/Angelus
The pandemic and our ecological sins
by Rock Ronald Rozario UCANews
Clergy: Urgency in pandemic response can apply to addressing climate change
by Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service/EarthBeat
Catholics and Buddhists -- solidarity on climate change
by Father Thomas Ryan, C.S.P. The Pilot
A 'slaughter them' policy that targets the Philippines poor
by Al Jazeera
Climate Compact to help combat climate change
by Christopher White Cruz
Kenya faces new health risk as floods, mudslide displace thousands
by Fredrick Nzwili, Catholic News Service/EarthBeat
Trump's assault on the environment tramples years of progress
by NCR Editorial Staff/ EarthBeat
Tackle coronavirus and climate crisis together, says Greta Thunberg
by Reuters/EarthBeat
Prize-winning photos from opposite sides of the globe tell grim stories of climate crisis
by The Guardian/EarhBeat
On Earth Day's 50th anniversary, bees buzz with hope for California sisters
by Melanie Lidman Global Sisters Report
Conservation easement makes land 'Our Common Home'
by Rosemarie Greco Global Sisters Report
What does climate change demand of Catholic education?
by Jesse Remedios EarthBeat
Five exciting ways Catholic schools are teaching climate change
by Jesse Remedios EarthBeat
How can I get involved in virtual climate activism?
by Jesse Remedios EarthBeat
A sermon on COVID-19 and Climate Change
by Mark Silk Religion News Service’
Coronavirus compels climate activists to shift from streets to screen
by Brian Roewe EarthBeat
Missionaries describe impact of climate change in Turkana
by Jo Siedlecka Independent Catholic News
West Virginia bishop requires new protocols for safe environment program
by Colleen Rowan Catholic News Service/National Catholic Reporter
People of Faith Declare a Climate Emergency
by Green Faith
How does coronavirus connect to climate change?
by Jesse Remedios EarthBeat
West Virginia bishop requires new protocols for safe environment program
by Colleen Rowan Catholic News Service/National Catholic Reporter
Jesuits join calls for Bank of England to lead on climate change
by Independent Catholic News
Be warned, Australia just showed us our future
by Cahir O'Doherty IrishCentral
Climate change hits women hardest, report finds
by Sarah Mac Donald EarthBeat
We Cannot Save the Planet Without Changing How We Eat
by Brenna Davis EarthBeat
Bishop of Salford reaffirms call for parishes to continue taking action on climate change
by Independent Catholic News
From Climate Change to Omnicide
by Llewellyn Vaughan-Lee Tablet
After ‘Laudato Si’,’ Catholic Climate Project seeks to foster prayerful climate action
by Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service/America
The eco-friendly project that provides solar power to Catholic institutions - at no cost
by Kevin Christopher Robles America
Honor Your Climate Changers
by Greg Kennedy, SJ igNation
Anglicans on the front line of the climate emergency
by Dr Elizabeth Perry Anglican Communion News Service
Asking a Bishop: How is Climate Change Deadlier Than Abortion?
by John Horvat II Return to Order
'Querida Amazonia' provides reflection on ecological sin
by Meghan Clark EarthBeat
In 'Querida Amazonia,' Francis defends vital ecosystem with stern indictment of its defilers
by Brian Roewe EarthBeat
In Australia's burning forests, signs we've passed a global warming tipping point
by Bob Berwyn EarthBeat
Vatican speaker tells NJPN: 'this must be the decade for action, inspired by Laudato Si'
by Ellen Teague Impendent Catholic News
Running Red Hot, and Scientists Don’t Know Why
by Eric Boston Bloomberg Green
Sabbath in an Era of Climate Change.An ancient Jewish practice may help save us all
by Jonathan Schorsch Tablet
UK must ‘put house in order’ ahead of hosting UN climate summit, says Catholic agency
by Charles Collins Crux
Here are the companies most responsible for global warming: Study
by Alice Tidey euronews
C of E Pension Board launches London Stock Exchange index to monitor climate change progress
by Anglican Communion News Service
Here are the companies most responsible for global warming: Study
by Alice Tidey euronews
Friar warns that Brazilian ecological problems can lead to food crisis
by Eduardo Campos Lima Crux
The role of ICC arbitration in resolving climate change disputes
by Kirsten Odynski, Michael Polkinghorne, Mark Clarke, and Elizabeth Oger-Gross White & Case
What is environmental justice?
by Brian Roewe EarthBeat
Ecological Sin — It Makes Sense … and Controversy
by Jack Harties Patheos
Philippine archdiocese's action on climate emergency
by Robin Gomes Vatican News
Laudato Si' five years on: a continued call for courage
by Tomas Insua EarthBeat
As climate change worsens, so does our grief and distress
by Jamie Manson EarthBeat
Greta Thunberg Just Dropped a Truth Bomb in the Punchbowl at Davos
by Will Peischel Mother Jones
Catholic actor arrested at Washington climate protest
by Ellen Teague Independent Catholic News
Australian fires underline pope's focus on biodiversity in Laudato Si'
by Jesse Remedios EarthBeat
New group helps congregations step up response to climate change
by Independent Catholic News
Climate action requires unity not division. 'We need to find new ways of moving forward that transcends the divisions in the Australian polity'
by Chris Middleton La Croix International
Francis criticizes world's 'very weak' response to climate change in address to diplomats
by Joshua J. McElwee EarthBeat
The 'ecological sin' debate
by Jean François Channon Denwo La Croix International (with CatholicNews Service)
Floods and Landslides in Indonesia cause 26 Deaths and Displace 62,000 People
by Jesus Caritas Est Catholic News World
Catholic agencies intervene in Zimbabwe climate change crisis
by Tawanda Karombo National Catholic Register
To fight hunger, fight climate change, Catholic charity expert says
by Crux
Catholic climate groups vow to maintain pressure after COP25 failures
by Catholic News Service/The Pilot
As COP25 ends, huge work needed to make next climate summit a success
by Independent Catholic News
Vatican calls Greta Thunberg ‘great witness’ of Church’s environmental teaching
by Elise Harris Angelus
Hallam: Students say 'Don't let climate change threaten our future'
by Anna Marshall Independent Catholic News
In 'Endangered Earth' exhibit, artists confront climate change
by Leo J. O'Donovan EarthBeat/National Catholic Register
Vatican calls Greta Thunberg ‘great witness’ of Church’s environmental teaching
by Elise Harris Crux
Climate crisis: the window of opportunity is closing rapidly
by Fr Sean McDonagh Independent Catholic News
General Articles/Commentaries
Awaiting the Supreme Court
by Gertrude Clarke The Catholic Herald
Link to Abortion
No confusion about a new poll: Most U.S. Catholics disagree with church leaders on abortion and L.G.B.T. issues
by Robert David Sullivan America
Link to LGBTQ Challenges
Ukraine Archbishop says "...we must say with sorrow that, according to official statistics, almost 700 Ukrainian children became victims of this war..."
by Catholic News World
Link to War
Famine and starvation to come from Putin’s war
by Fr. Shay Cullen Profiles in Catholicism
Link to Starvation
Global food crisis; war’s spectral shadow looms large
by CathNews New Zealand
Star Power: How Jesuit spirituality inspires, gives rise to great scientists
by Carol Glatz Catholic News Service/Crux
Link to The Jesuits and to Faith and Science
75 Years After Seelisgerg - Reflection
by Heather Miller Reubens International Council of Christians and Jews
French prosecutor suspects antisemitism in murder of elderly man
by Agence France-Presse
Link to Antisemitism and to Murder
Woman ‘beheaded by boyfriend’ while eight months pregnant
by Isabel Keane MetroUK
Polish president says calls with Putin like speaking to Hitler
by Reuters/The Jerusalem Post
10 Saintly Heroines Newly Beatified in Poland are Nuns who were Martyred during the War and Mentioned by the Pope Today!
by Catholic News World
Here’s what the Vatican finance trial has revealed about the London deal
by Andrea Gagliarducci Catholic News Agency
Link to Financial Crimes
Camberley autism care home staff were 'rude and some were bullies'
to residents, say CQC inspectors
by David Bradshaw Surrey Live
Link to Autism
BTS calls for racial equality and moral values
by Father Shay Cullen Preda Foundation
Pope Francis: Jesus and the Buddha understood need to overcome egoism
by Hannah Brockhaus Catholic News Service
Ireland: Clonfert formally recognised as a Diocesan Marian Shrine
by Brenda Drumm Independent Catholic News
Link to Ireland Issues and Challenges and to Mariology
Pope to Missionaries of Africa: An apostle of Christ is a witness
by Benedict Mayaki, SJ Vatican News
Horn of Africa facing food crisis affecting 20 million people
by Ngala Killian Chimtom Crux
UN rapporteur: Eritreans forcibly recruited as soldiers for Tigray war
by Vatican News
Congo bishops say ongoing violence will not deter Pope Francis visit
by Ngala Killian Chimtom Crux
Fake Miracle Spree In Kenya Leads To Pentecostal Oversight
by Dr. Robert Carle Religion Plugged
Nigerian archbishop: Religious persecution is ‘systematic’ in country’s north
by Inés San Martín Crux
Nigerian priest highlights faith of parishioners after terror attack in Owo
by Fr. Benedict Mayaki, SJ Vatican News
50 Catholics Massacred at Pentecost Mass in Nigeria
by Catholic Arena
Nigerian Bishop SLAMS Higgins Over Climate Conspiracy
by Catholic Arena
Infants among 22 worshippers killed in Nigeria church attack
by Chinedu Asadu Crux
Link to Murdered Children
Pope prays for victims, country after church attack in Nigeria
by Inés San Martín Crux
Two churches attacked in northern Nigeria
by Inés San Martín Crux
Archbishop Nolan appalled at UK plan to send migrants to Rwanda
by Independent Catholic News
South Sudan fights child marriage where girls sold for cows
by Deng Machol The Associated Press
TANZANIA: Prison chaplains help prisoners with footwear
by Independent Catholic News
West African bishops start fund to help displaced Burkina Faso residents
by Tonny Onyulo Crux
Blessed Carlo Acutis’ tomb permanently reopened for public viewing
by Courtney Mares Catholic News Agency
The Plot to Out Ronald Reagan
by James Kirchick Politico
Man Accused of Placing Neo-Nazi Sticker at Immigrant Center
Link to Neo-Nazis and to Migrants, Refugees, and Immigrants Challenges
Abuse expert: ‘Voice of Jesus’ speaks through victims
by Inés San Martín Crux
Link to Catholic Sexual Violence Against Minors
American Opinion: The Southern Baptist blasphemy
by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Link to Protestant Sexual Violence Against Minors
Celebrity L.A. cantor Nathan Lam finds a soft landing after sexual misconduct allegations
by Arno Rosenfeld The Jewish News of Northern California
Link to Jewish Sexual Violence Against Minors
Good judges bring justice to victims of child sex abuse
by Shay Cullen UCA News
Link to Child Sexual Abuse General Reports
Dalit Catholics in India see new cardinal as a sign of hope
by Nimala Carvalho Crux
Iraqi patriarch calls for religious pluralism amid political deadlock
by Elise Ann Allen Crux
Pope Francis Names Cardinal Cupich a Member of Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship
by National Catholic Register
Pope at Audience: The elderly can inspire a more just and humane society
by Thaddeus Jones Vatican News
Link to Elder Challenges
Melatonin poisoning reports are up in kids, study says
by Mike Stobbe The Associated Press
Link to Children Challenges
Migrants and Refugees: Putting the vulnerable at the center
by Benedict Mayaki, SJ Vatican News
Link to Migrants, Refugees, and Immigrants Challenges
Pope: Cutting healthcare resources 'an outrage against humanity'
by Vatican News
Groundbreaking treatment for HIV/AIDS developed by Israeli research team
by Sira Silkoff The Jerusalem Post
Link to HIV/AIDS
Monkeypox outbreak "poses a real risk" to public health, WHO says
by Herb Scribner Axios
Link to Monkeypox
Malaria in 2022: Increasing challenges, cautious optimism
by Prasanna Jagannathan & Abel Kakuru Nature Communications
Link to Malaria
Pope gives F-word cancer campaigners VIP treatment at audience
by Reuters/The Jerusalem Post
Link to Cancer
Neuropathic ulcers in leprosy: clinical features, diagnosis and treatment
by Héctor Serrano-Coll and Nora Cardona-Castro J Wound Care. 2022 Jun 1;31(Sup6):S32-S40
Link to Leprosy
DAT and TH expression marks human Parkinson’s disease in peripheral immune cell
by Adithya Gopinath, Phillip Mackie, Basil Hashimi, et al Nature Briefing
Link to Parkinson’s Disease
Canadian woman, 31, who applied for assisted suicide pauses request after well-wishers donate $65k to her
by Gustaf Kilander Independent
Link to Assisted Suicide
Father Shoots Adult Children Dead Before Attempting to Kill Himself: Police
by Xavier Landen Newsweek
Link to Murder
'I love you. Be safe' was signature farewell of 12-year-old fatally shot in Mississippi
by Melissa Chan NBC News
Link to Murdered Children
At least 4 people were killed in a Tulsa, Oklahoma, hospital campus shooting, police say
by Andy Rose and Christina Maxouris CNN
Link to Gun Violence
31 members of white supremacist group Patriot Front arrested near Idaho pride event
by Martha Bellisle LA Times/Yahoo
Link to White Supremacy
Vatican cardinal: Subordination of women to men is ‘fruit of sin’
by Inés San Martín Crux
Link to Women Challenges and Leadership
Idaho officers getting death threats after arresting 31 Patriot Front white nationalists near Pride event
by Doha Madani NBC News
Link to Police Protection and Challenges
Proud Boys are a hate group, Miami-Dade GOP. Why have you welcomed them with open arms? | Editorial
by the Miami Herald
Link to Fear, Hate, Prejudice, and Discrimination and to Hate Crimes
Egypt: Student stabbed to death after 'refusing marriage proposal'
by Sabrina Johnson Metro UK
Missionary priest praises Central African Republic for abolishing death penalty
by Ngala Killian Chimtom Crux
Link to Death Penalty
Nigeria: Dozens killed in attack on Catholic Church
by Independent Catholic News
Infants among 22 worshippers killed in Nigeria church attack
by Chinedu Asadu Crux
JRS Nigeria & PRM: Cameroonian Refugee Inspiring Hope in Northeast Nigeria
by JRS Nigeria & PRM
Link to Nigeria Immigration Challenges
Expert says Nigerian Christians no longer view the U.S. as a ‘credible partner’
by Jonah McKeown Catholic News Agency/The Catholic World Report
Rwanda asylum initiative: 'Treating people like landfill'
by Jenny Rossiter Independent Catholic News
EXPLAINER: The scandal engulfing South Africa’s president
by Gerald Imray The Associated Press
Sudan alarm at return of Bashir loyalists and the NCP
by Mohanad Hashim BBC News
Catholicism in Uganda, the world’s youngest Christian populace
by Ray Cavanaugh Catholic World Report
Catholics honor "Ugandan Martyrs", pray for courage to face challenges
by La Croix International
Zimbabwe toe-selling 'joke' misses the mark in Nigeria
by Chiagozie Nwonwu BBC News
Religious Sect Accused of Condoning Child Marriage
by Linda Mujuru Global Press Journal
Campus ministries, counselors join to tackle mental health
by Giovanna Dell’Orto and Kathryn Post Religion News Service
Link to Mental Health/Illness
Netanyahu was ready to give up Golan for peace with Syria, new book claims
by Seth J. Frantzman The Jerusalem Post
Why so little attention given to palliative care?
by CathNews New Zealand
Link to Palliative Care
Banker says he warned Vatican about London fund investor
by Nicole Winfield The Associated Press
Link to Financial Crimes
Does performing euthanasia affect the mind of doctors?
by Bioethics Observatory
Link to Euthanasia
A 72-year-old Fond du Lac County man is accused of threatening to shoot state legislators
by Kelli Arseneau Fond du Lac Reporter
$5 million of ancient art destroyed at Dallas museum in overnight break-in
by Tommy Cummings The Dallas Morning News
Learning how to accompany the dying
by CathNews
Link to End of Life Challenges
Philippine troops kill suspected bomber, capture another
by The Associated Press/ The Jesuit Post
Fear to Love in Action
by Mission Doctors Association
Pro-Trump Pastor Wants LGBTQ 'Indoctrinators' Executed for Treason
by Mehgen Roos Newsweek
Grand jury indicts former Trump adviser Peter Navarro for contempt of Congress
by Evan Perez, Paula Reid, Tierney Sneed and Zachary Cohen CNN
Link to Political Crimes
Two Professors Found What Creates a Mass Shooter. Will Politicians Pay Attention?
by Melanie Warner Politico
Multiple resignations at Bishop Barron's Word on Fire after allegations into staffer's personal life
by Brian Fraga and Jenn Morson National Catholic Reporter
Australian church prepares for council to discern its future
by Adam Wesselinoff Catholic News Service
Vatican suspends ordinations in conservative French diocese
by Benoît Fauchet La Croix International
Employers Face New Litigation Exposure Under Adult Survivors Act
by Lippes Mathias LLP JD Supra
Family devastated after Texas escapee kills man, grandsons
by Juan A.Lozano and Adrian Sainz The Associated Press
Shortage of priests presents ‘great challenges’ in Ireland
by CathNews
AP-NORC poll details rift between lay Catholics and bishops
by The Associated Press/KTAR News
Dozens killed, hundreds injured in Bangladesh container depot blaze
by Vatican News
Church music hits right note in Bangladesh
by Stephan Uttom Rozario UCA News
Link to Spirituality and Music
Australian church prepares for council to discern its future
by Adam Wesselinoff Catholic News Service
A Step in the ‘Right Direction’: Latinos Make Up Record Share of New US Priests
by Sabrina Ferrisi National Catholic Register
Hollywood’s First Gay Teenager and His Two Tragic Endings
by Katey Rich Vanity Fair
Tarrio and other Proud Boys leaders charged with seditious conspiracy over January 6
by Hannah Rabinowitz and Katelyn PolantzCNN
Link to Domestic Terrorism/Insurrection/Sedition
Almost 20% of Lebanon War vets suffer from PTSD symptoms – survey
by Michael Starr The Jerusalem Post
Link to PTSD
Rights supporters urge authorities not to arrest activist Sri Lankan nun
by Catholic News Service
Female Janitor Describes Alleged Abuse by Priest at Maywood Church
by City News Service /KFI Radio
Link to Sexual Violence Against Women and Girls
The Red Sox roster
by Dick Flavin The Pilot
Pope Francis calls pornography a ‘threat to public health’
by Inés San Martín Crux
Link to Pornography Challenges
Man arrested for making death threats against Justice Kavanaugh
by Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service/Crux
After a Catholic call to action on racism, these LA first-graders go first
by Steve Lowery Angelus News
A Double Persecution: The Witness of Hong Kong’s Cardinal Zen
by Dr. R. Jared Staudt The Catholic World Report
Link to Catholicism and China
Texas GOP party adopts anti-LGBTQ platform, refers to being gay as ‘abnormal’
by Brad Dress The Hill
2nd N.Y.P.D. Officer Dies of Wounds From Harlem Shooting
by Ali Watkins and Ashley Southall The New York Times
Link to Police Protection and Challenges
Two Florida men charged with federal hate crime after reportedly attacking Black man
by Krystian Hajduczka ABC8News
Link to Hate Crimes
CAFOD launches World Food Crisis Appeal as millions face severe hunger
by Laura Ouseley Independent Catholic News
Floods swamp more of Bangladesh and India, millions marooned
by Ruma Paul and Zarir Hussain Reuters
Pope Francis: A world free of nuclear weapons is necessary and possible
by Christopher Wells Vatican News
Link to Nuclear Challenges
Polish immigrant 'beaten up within minutes of arriving in London
by Jordan King Metro News
7 years late: Health Ministry updates treatment guidelines for sexual assault victims
by The Jerusalem Post
January 6 Was Only the Beginning
by Jeff Sharlet Vanity Fait
René Girard and the Social Media Swamp
by Bishop Robert Barron The Pilot
Link to Social Media
California's Mater Dei High School, a Catholic football powerhouse, faces hazing and assault allegations
by Katie Collins Scott| National Catholic Reporter
Link to Cyberbullying, School Bullying, and Hazing
Renaissance Masterpiece Found Hanging in a 90-Year-Old Woman’s London Bedroom
by Elizabeth Djinis Smithsonian Magazine
Vietnam priests to compete at football for a synodal church
by UCA News
Link to Sports and Spirituality
Marjorie Taylor Greene Boasts Telling Reporter to 'Go Back to Your Country' When Pressed on U.S. Gun Violence
by Virginia Chamle People
Link to Gun Violence
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Our Mother Earth: A Christian Reading of the Challenge of the Environment
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Walking God’s Earth: The Environment and Catholic Faith
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Environmental Thought: A Short History
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Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
The Ministry of Liturgical Environment
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Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
Climate, Catastrophe and Faith: How Changes in Climate Drive Religious Upheaval
by Philip Jenkins
Reviewed by Jon Magnuson EarthBeat
Climate Crisis: the Challenge to the Church
by David Rhodes
Reviewed by Anne O'Connor Independent Catholic News
Tornado God: American Religion and Violent Weather
by Peter J. Thuesen
Reviewed by Melissa Jones National Catholic Reporter
Faith for Earth: A Call for Action
by United Nations Environment Programme
Commentary by Brian Roewe National Catholic Reporter
TerraFutura (Future Earth)
by Carlo Petriniand and Pope Francis
Commentary by Junno Arocho Esteves Crux
Ecumenical and Interreligious Guidebook: Care for Our Common Home
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Reaching for the Resurrection: A Pastoral Bioethics
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Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
The ABCQ of Conceiving Conception: One of the Greatest Transformations in the Whole of Nature
by Francis Etheredge
Reviewed by Christine Sunderland Profiles in Catholicism
The Family on Pilgrimage: God Leads Through Dead Ends
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Reviewed by Christine Sunderland Profiles in Catholicism
Offerings (A Novel)
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Reviewed by Francis Etheredge Profiles in Catholicism
Catholicism and Citizenship: Political Cultures of the Church in the Twenty-First Century
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Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
Close to the Soul
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The Diaries of Joseph and Mary
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Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
The Shattering of Loneliness: On Christian Remembrance
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Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
A World Such as Heaven Intended
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Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
Becoming Eucharistic People: the Hope and Promise of Parish Life
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Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
The Gift of Spiritual Intimacy: Following the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius:
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Pilgrimage (A Novel)
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Canto Divina – Singing Psalms for Transformation
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Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
Smile of Joy: Mary of Nazareth
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Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
My Road Goes Ever On: A Timeless Journey
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Reviewed by Eileen Quinn Knight, Ph.D. Profiles in Catholicism
Acts of Cruelty
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Commentary by Dr. Aileen Crowe CathNews
We Don’t Know Ourselves
by Fintan O’Toole
Reviewed by James T. Keane America
The Pope at War
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Reviewed by Nicole Winfield The Associated Press/Crux
To Love and Be Loved
by Jim Towey
Reviewed by Thaddeus Jones Vatican News
Entering the Twofold Mystery
by Erik Varden
Reviewed by Robert P. Imbelli America
In the Shadow of the Red Brick Building
by Raymond Tony Charlie
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Not One Inch
by M. E. Sarotte
Reviewed by James Sheehan Commonweal
The Jesuits: A History
by Markus Friedrich
Reviewed by Doug Jones, SJ The Jesuit Post
The Two Cities
by Andrew Willard Jones
Reviewed by Conor Dugan The Catholic World Report
What It Took to Win
by Michael Kazin
Reviewed by John McGreevy Commonweal
Man of Dialogue: Thomas Merton’s Catholic Vision
by Gregory K. Hillis
Reviewed by Judith Valente America
Children of the Alley
by Naguib Mahfouz
Reviewed by Amelia Smith Middle East Monitor
Diaries of a Terrorist
by Christopher Soto
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Jurassic World Dominion
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The Northman
Reviewed by Mardo Roth Tablet
Downton Abbey: A New Era,
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What is a Woman
Reviewed Amy Welborn The Catholic World Report
The French Dispatch
by Caleb Murray U.S.Catholic
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The Staircase
Reviewed by Peter Travers Good Morning America
Spiderhead
Reviewed by Lindsey Bahr The Associated Press
Journey of the Universe
Commentary by Brian Roewe EarthBeat
Down to Earth
Reviewed by Ellen Teague Independent Catholic News
Star Wars TV series
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Halo
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Becoming Elizabeth
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