Creation must be protected, not exploited, pope says during audience

Human beings must change their relationship with nature and view it not as an “object for unscrupulous use and abuse” but as a gift they are charged by God to care for and protect, Pope Francis said. People are called to contemplate creation as a reflection of “God’s infinite wisdom and goodness” and not act... Read More

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September 1, 2020

Pope: Jubilee for the Earth a time for restoring bond with God and creation

The exploitation and plundering of the Earth’s resources at the expense of the poor and vulnerable cry out for justice and the forgiveness of debts, Pope Francis said. In his message for today’s World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, 1st September, and the Season of Creation, which runs through 4th October, the pope said... Read More

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September 1, 2020

Columbans mark Season of Creation with podcasts on biodiveristy

In time for the 2020 Season of Creation, the Missionary Society of St Columban has launched a podcast mini-series about the beauty of biodiversity and the threats it faces, writes Wesley Cocozello. Six episodes are being released throughout the 2020 Season of Creation, beginning today, 1st September and concluding on 4th October. Called Jubilee for the Earth: Biodiversity & Our... Read More

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August 30, 2020

Coronavirus and creation: Bringing lessons learned into prayer and action

During the height of the Covid-19 lockdowns in Europe and North America, city-dwellers – including Pope Francis – were struck by the hush on the streets, the blueness of the skies and the songs of birds. The experience gives added meaning to the theme of the 2020 celebration of the Season of Creation, ‘Jubilee for the... Read More

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April 22, 2020

Creation is sacred gift deserving respect and care, pope says on Earth Day

Humanity has failed to take care of the earth and its inhabitants, sinning against God and his gift of creation, Pope Francis said. Celebrating Earth Day, which fell during the “Easter season of renewal, let us pledge to love and esteem the beautiful gift of the earth, our common home, and to care for all... Read More

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August 27, 2019

‘If the Amazon suffers, the world suffers,’ warns English bishop

The Bishop for the Environment has joined calls to save the Amazonian rainforests, warning that “if the Amazon suffers, the world suffers”. The Bishop of Salford, John Arnold, said his thoughts mirrored the “deep concern” of Latin American bishops in response to the devastating conflagration, which is raging through and decimating large areas of the... Read More

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August 23, 2018

Cardinal Farrell tells media Church needs God to help it build bridges

Cardinal Kevin Farrell, head of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Laity, the Family and Life, said the Church needs God to help it build bridges, to communicate and to help it understand that “we need to speak to each other and accept each other as children of God.” Speaking to media on 22nd August, the first... Read More

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