environment
Pope appears to back native tribes in Dakota pipeline conflict
By Yonat Shimron — February 15, 2017
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) While he did not name the pipeline, he used clear language applicable to the conflict, saying development had to be reconciled with "the protection of the particular characteristics of indigenous peoples and their territories."
Standing Rock activists see Pope Francis as spiritual ally
By John Thavis — December 2, 2016
STANDING ROCK, North Dakota (RNS) The pontiff hasn't been asked directly about the oil pipeline controversy, but his writings show where his sympathies could lie.
Religious environmentalists gird themselves for a Trump presidency
By Lauren Markoe — November 13, 2016
(RNS) “I am dismayed and scared for what this means for the poor, for creation and for all of our descendants,” said Rabbi Fred Scherlinder Dobb.
Sea level rise is a religious issue
By Jeffrey Salkin — October 23, 2016
The waters are rising. Global warming is real. What does God think of all this?
The ‘Splainer: The ‘spiritual battle’ over the Dakota Access pipeline
By Emily McFarlan Miller — September 16, 2016
(RNS) How is opposition to the Dakota Access pipeline rooted in traditional Native American spirituality? Let us ‘Splain …
Pope Francis says care of environment a new ‘work of mercy’
By Josephine McKenna — September 1, 2016
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Pope Francis is calling for urgent action to stop climate change, saying care of the environment should be added to the traditional seven works of mercy like feeding the hungry.
AME Church: Climate change disproportionately hurts blacks
By Adelle M. Banks — July 14, 2016
(RNS) The denomination, echoing Pope Francis and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, pointed to research that shows climate change has a negative impact on people of color.
Vatican urges World Trade Organization to remember the poor
By Fredrick Nzwili — December 18, 2015
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) Clergy and protesters worry that tariff-cutting efforts disproportionately benefit rich countries.
In Kenya, Pope Francis talks about youth, the environment and political corruption
By Fredrick Nzwili — November 25, 2015
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) Young people are any nation’s most valuable resource and to protect them, invest in them and offer them a helping hand, were the best ways their future could be assured, Francis said.
Is Pope Francis changing church teachings before our eyes? (ANALYSIS)
By David Gibson — September 26, 2015
(RNS) On two issues, Francis himself may have provided some answers during this visit.
Transcript of pope’s UN speech Friday, Sept. 25 – official translation
By Religion News Service — September 25, 2015
(RNS) Official translation of Pope Francis' speech to the United Nations General Assembly on Friday (Sept. 25) in New York.
Climate justice supporters rally outside Congress as pope speaks
By Adelle M. Banks — September 24, 2015
WASHINGTON (RNS) The Rally for Moral Action on Climate Justice was timed to coincide with the visit by the world's newest and most prominent champion of environmental action to save the planet.
Pope at White House: Fight global warming, protect religious freedom
By David Gibson — September 23, 2015
WASHINGTON (RNS) In his first remarks on American soil, Pope Francis told President Obama and a huge crowd at the White House that the U.S. must safeguard religious freedom and stressed the “urgency” of battling global warming.
Pagan Pride Day: Earth-based religions celebrate unique identity (PHOTOS)
By Lauren Pond — September 22, 2015
(RNS) It is difficult to estimate the size of the American neo-pagan community, which includes adherents to Wicca, Druidism and Asatru, among other polytheistic and Earth-based religions. Fearing reprisal for their beliefs, many people do not publicly identify as pagan. They remain, as the saying goes, “in the broom closet.”
Pope’s climate push at odds with U.S. Catholic oil investments
By Reuters — August 12, 2015
(Reuters) Dioceses in Boston, Long Island, Baltimore, Toledo, and much of Minnesota have all reported millions of dollars in holdings in oil and gas stocks in recent years.
