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The Guardian view on Laudato Si': Pope Francis calls for a cultural revolution

June 18, 2015
Editorial
The Guardian

The pope links the destruction of the environment with the exploitation of the poor. The world should pay attention

Papal Encyclical Heartens Proponents of Fossil-Fuel Divestment

June 18, 2015
By John Schwartz
New York Times

The Magna Carta of integral ecology: Cry of the Earth, Cry of the poor

June 18, 2015
By Leonardo Boff, theologist and ecologist
Earth Charter International

Before making any comment it is worth highlighting some peculiarities of the Laudato Si’ encyclical of Pope Francis.

It is the first time a Pope has addressed the issue of ecology in the sense of an integral ecology (as it goes beyond the environment) in such a complete way. Big...

Pope Francis' Encyclical: Clean Energy and the Moral Case for Climate Solutions

June 18, 2015
By Gabe Elsner, Executive Director, Energy and Policy Institute
Huffington Post

Today, Pope Francis officially released his encyclical, “Laudato Si (“Be Praised”), On the Care of Our Common Home”, calling on “every person...

Pope Francis, in Sweeping Encyclical, Calls for Swift Action on Climate Change

June 18, 2015
By Jim Yardley and Laurie Goodstein
New York Times

Pope Francis is bringing America's environmentalism movement to its religious and moral roots

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Pope Francis is actually bringing America’s environmentalism movement to its religious and moral roots

June 17, 2015
By Mark Stoll
Washington Post

Will Pope's Much-Anticipated Encyclical Be A Clarion Call On Climate Change?

June 16, 2015
By Sylvia Poggioli
NPR

In April this year, on Earth Day, Pope Francis urged everyone to see the world through the eyes of God, as a garden to cultivate.

“May the way people treat the Earth not be guided by greed, manipulation, and exploitation, but rather may it preserve the divine harmony between creatures and creation, also in the service of future...

How Pope encyclical could affect more than just Catholics

June 17, 2015
By Kelsey Dallas
Desert News National

In a highly anticipated encyclical on the environment, Pope Francis this week condemned widespread disengagement with the issue of global warming, using both scientific and theological arguments, and creating an opportunity for leaders from all faiths to address what their religion teaches about caring for creation.

Archbishop joins faith leaders calling for action on climate change

June 16, 2015
Archbishop of Canterbury

Archbishop Justin Welby and other faith leaders pledge to fast and pray for success of UN climate summit in Paris.


The Archbishop of Canterbury has joined faith leaders in Britain pledging to fast and pray for the success of key international negotiations over climate change, in a new declaration...

Theology, Ecology, and the Word: Notes from Halki Summit

By George Handley
Home Waters
June 2015
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/homewaters/

Part 1
June 8, 2015
http://www.patheos.com/blogs/homewaters/2015/06/theology-...

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