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September 3, 2015

D&P fall campaign tackles the spiritual and political sides of climate change

Smoke billows from the American Electric Power’s coal-fired Mountaineer Power Plan in New Haven, W.Va. Development and Peace has launched its fall campaign to combat climate change.

On the World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation on Sept. 1, the Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace launched its fall campaign demanding action on climate change.

Published in Canada
August 26, 2015

Pope urges prayers for creation Sept. 1

Pope Francis invited Catholics and "all people of goodwill" to join in the annual day of prayer for creation started by the Orthodox Church Sept. 1.

VATICAN CITY - The World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation should be a time for individuals to examine their lifestyles and the way they impact the environment, Pope Francis said.

Published in Faith
August 10, 2015

Pope declares Sept. 1 ‘World Day of Prayer’ for environment

Children paddle in water in Navotas City, Philippines, May 10.

VATICAN - The Vatican announced a World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, the latest move by Pope Francis to push environmental issues up the global agenda Aug. 10.

Published in International