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National Catholic Reporter @ncronline.bsky.social · 2d

The Belém, Brazil summit, scheduled for November, is expected to be one of the most consequential climate gatherings since COP21, which culminated in the 2015 Paris Agreement.

Church, government leaders set sights on COP30 at Vatican climate meeting

The Belém, Brazil summit, scheduled for November, is expected to be one of the most consequential climate gatherings since COP21, which culminated in the 2015 Paris Agreement.

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Catholic Climate Covenant @catholicclimate.bsky.social · 1d

The Covenant went to Rome! Read more of Kayla's reflection and get your monthly dose of creation care news in our October Newsletter! mailchi.mp/catholicclim...

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Taproot Earth @taprootearth.bsky.social · 2d

🌏 “God will ask if we have cared for the world and one another. What will our answer be?” — Pope Leo XIV.
Taproot Earth joined global faith + climate leaders at the Raising Hope Conference in Italy to uplift frontline voices and the cry of the Earth + the Poor. 💧🌱 #LaudatoSi10

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Catholic Climate Covenant @catholicclimate.bsky.social · 5d

Praying over an ancient piece of melting ice from Greenland, Pope Leo XIV said, "Lord of Life, bless this water. May it awaken our hearts, cleanse our indifference, soothe our grief and renew our hope."

Read all about the recent Raising Hope Conference here: www.ncronline.org/vatican/vati...

At Laudato Si' conference, Catholics stress hope, heart to animate church on climate

"In the face of this deepening crisis, how do we dare raise hope? Our answer is this: We do it together," said Yeb Sano, board director for the Laudato Si' Movement.

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Catholic Climate Covenant @catholicclimate.bsky.social · 5d

Happy Feast of St. Francis of Assisi! Let us work and be inspired according to his wisdom: “While you are proclaiming peace with your lips, be careful to have it even more fully in your heart.” #EcoCatholic

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Catholic Climate Covenant @catholicclimate.bsky.social · 15d

The Diocese of Lexington continues to lead the way in climate action - their commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 is an example for all of us!

Learn more about this inspiring initiative: youtu.be/Em8qVmn3L08?...

Commitment to Net Zero Carbon Emissions

YouTube video by The Catholic Diocese of Lexington

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Catholic Climate Covenant @catholicclimate.bsky.social · 15d

"Repealing the Endangerment Finding is like tossing out the Ten Commandments"

Thousands of Catholics submitted comments opposing the Trump administration's attempt to revoke the Endangerment Finding. Learn more about this important advocacy effort in EarthBeat: www.ncronline.org/news/thousan...

Thousands of Catholics oppose Trump plan to erase scientific basis for climate regulations

"My Catholic faith compels me to urge you to leave the Endangerment Finding in place," wrote Patricia Sills-Trausch, a staff member at the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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Catholic Climate Covenant @catholicclimate.bsky.social · 22d

St. Hildegard of Bingen said “Glance at the sun. See the moon and the stars. Gaze at the beauty of the Earth's greenings. Now, think.” On her feast day, let us notice. Let us think. Let us recommit to her vision of creation as sacred gift. And importantly, let our actions live this out! #EcoCatholic

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Catholic Climate Covenant @catholicclimate.bsky.social · 23d

Almost 10,000 people of faith submitted comments to the EPA, urging them not to rescind the Endangerment Finding. Tomorrow, 9/17, there will be an in-person, multi-faith effort to hand-deliver these comments to the EPA. Learn more about this opportunity for action and prayer at bit.ly/EPADelivery

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Catholic Climate Covenant @catholicclimate.bsky.social · 25d

Archbishop Zinkula of Dubuque, Iowa testified before the EPA in opposition to the proposed elimination of the Endangerment Finding. You too can urge the EPA not to rescind the Endangerment Finding, but time is running out! Tomorrow 9/15 is the last day to submit a comment: bit.ly/EndangermentFinding

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Catholic Climate Covenant @catholicclimate.bsky.social · 25d

Today we wish Pope Leo the happiest of birthdays! We are grateful for his prophetic leadership, and look forward to all that the year ahead has in store! #EcoCatholic

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Catholic Climate Covenant @catholicclimate.bsky.social · 27d

Have you wondered what strategies *actually* work to mobilize people of faith to take climate action? Communication scholars and concerned Catholics shared what has worked for them in recent years in NCR's EarthBeat: www.ncronline.org/news/message... #EcoCatholic

Messages that mobilize: How to convince church leadership to take climate action

What actually works to mobilize church leaders to take climate action? Communication scholars and concerned Catholics shared what has worked for them in recent years, from strategic approaches to spec...

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Catholic Climate Covenant @catholicclimate.bsky.social · Sep 5

Join Parliament of the World's Religions this Monday 9/8 at 10am CT for "Tri-Abrahamic Dialogue on the Climate Crisis: What Do Our Faiths Demand?"

Register at parliamentofreligions.org/blog/tri-abrahamic to learn more and attend!

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Catholic Climate Covenant @catholicclimate.bsky.social · Sep 1

The prophets cried out for justice, and so must we. In his Message for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, Pope Leo reminds us that environmental justice is an urgent duty of faith for our time.

His full message here: www.vatican.va/content/leo-...

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Catholic Climate Covenant @catholicclimate.bsky.social · Sep 1

Today is the 10th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and marks the beginning of the 2025 Season of Creation! Lord, make us instruments of your justice, peace, & care.

This prayer is from our 2025 Feast of St. Francis Program, available here: catholicclimatecovenant.org/programs/fea...

Catholic Climate Covenant @catholicclimate.bsky.social · Aug 29

20 years ago today, Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the US Gulf Coast. Poor communities of color were hit the hardest, which is often the case with extreme weather, amplified by a changing climate — those with the least tend to lose the most. Read more: catholicclimatecovenant.org/blogs/rememb...

Remembering The Most Vulnerable And Reaffirming Environmental Justice On The 20th Anniversary Of Hurricane Katrina | Catholic Climate Covenant

20 years ago, one of the most devastating hurricanes ever recorded made landfall on the U.S. Gulf Coast. Hurricane Katrina caused catastrophic damage and

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Catholic Climate Covenant @catholicclimate.bsky.social · Aug 27

Our Founder & ED testified before the EPA in opposition to the elimination of the Endangerment Finding. As Catholics, we cannot remain silent when the lives of the poor and future generations are placed in peril for the sake of profit.

Full remarks here: catholicclimatecovenant.org/press-releas...

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Eos @eos.org · Aug 21

"Stewardship of the Earth is not optional. It is a moral duty," said Thomas Zinkula, Archbishop of Dubuque. "To deny climate science is to deny reality and to close our eyes to the truth of God's creation. Love of neighbor demands action to prevent harm, and the harm is real."

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Catholic Climate Covenant @catholicclimate.bsky.social · Aug 21

🚨Action Alert! Submit a comment to the EPA before September 15th to prevent the elimination of the Endangerment Finding, which would allow toxic pollution to go unchecked and set the stage for irreversible harm to God's creation. Learn more & submit a comment to the EPA: bit.ly/EndangermentFinding

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Catholic Climate Covenant @catholicclimate.bsky.social · Aug 21

Our 2025 Feast of St Francis eco-spirituality resource, "Spreading Seeds of Peace & Hope for Creation," is now available! This resource is a beautiful culmination of a collaborative process and includes prayers, art, reflections, and more! Download it now: catholicclimatecovenant.org/programs/fea...

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Catholic Climate Covenant @catholicclimate.bsky.social · Aug 15

Yesterday, sisters from around the country embarked on a Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation, a one mile walk in prayer through downtown Atlanta. We followed them live, and you can watch on our Facebook page - what an inspiration! www.facebook.com/catholicclim... #EcoCatholic

2.2K views · 65 reactions | This morning, sisters from around the country completed a Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation, a one mile walk in prayer through downtown Atlanta. We followed them live - what ...

This morning, sisters from around the country completed a Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation, a one mile walk in prayer through downtown Atlanta. We followed them live - what an inspiration! #EcoCatholic...

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Catholic Climate Covenant @catholicclimate.bsky.social · Aug 15

🚨Action Alert! Submit a comment to the EPA before September 15th to prevent the elimination of the Endangerment Finding, which would allow toxic pollution to go unchecked and set the stage for irreversible harm to God's creation. Learn more & submit a comment to the EPA: bit.ly/EndangermentFinding

Catholic Climate Covenant @catholicclimate.bsky.social · Aug 7

We are pleased to announce the selection of Sr. Bridget Bearss as our new Board Chair! Sr. Bridget is a member of the Society of the Sacred Heart and an accomplished educator, artist, writer, activist, & facilitator. Read our full announcement: catholicclimatecovenant.salsalabs.org/srbridgetout...

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Catholic Climate Covenant @catholicclimate.bsky.social · Aug 6

Our own Diana Marin reminds us that like seedlings whose growth happens below the soil, the work we do in justice movements also is not always immediately visible. Check out our August newsletter for opportunities to be a part of this growth! catholicclimatecovenant.salsalabs.org/august2025

Catholic Climate Covenant @catholicclimate.bsky.social · Jul 30

Learn more about our new program, Catholic Climate Action Projects - CathCAP for short - that offers a way to measure environmental impact while also assisting organizations in caring for creation!

Read more in OSV News here: www.osvnews.com/whats-your-e...

What’s your environmental impact? Catholic groups’ platform makes it easy to find out - OSV News

CathCAP offers individuals and groups a way to measure their environmental impact while assisting organizations caring for creation.

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