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Hey BlueSky! Catholic Climate Covenant brings together U.S. Catholics to care for our common home. Here we will share resources, climate news, and ways to take action - all rooted in faith and hope.
If you’re into creation care, justice, or just figuring it out, welcome. We’re glad you’re here 🌎🫶🏻
If you’re into creation care, justice, or just figuring it out, welcome. We’re glad you’re here 🌎🫶🏻
COP30 begins today! We pray that world leaders find the courage to lead with integrity, compassion, and faith. We urge them to choose justice over convenience and care over indifference. May their decisions reflect our shared hope for a livable future, Amen! #COP30 #EcoCatholic
November 11, 2025 at 12:29 AM
COP30 begins today! We pray that world leaders find the courage to lead with integrity, compassion, and faith. We urge them to choose justice over convenience and care over indifference. May their decisions reflect our shared hope for a livable future, Amen! #COP30 #EcoCatholic
The world is burning, from climate to conflict, but Pope Leo reminds us that hope can still win. Let us join in his call for #COP30 to be a turning point for our common home and the common good. Read his full remarks here: www.vatican.va/content/leo-... #EcoCatholic
November 11, 2025 at 12:28 AM
The world is burning, from climate to conflict, but Pope Leo reminds us that hope can still win. Let us join in his call for #COP30 to be a turning point for our common home and the common good. Read his full remarks here: www.vatican.va/content/leo-... #EcoCatholic
From ecological Advent resources to timely creation care news, our November newsletter has it all! Check it out here: mailchi.mp/catholicclimatecovenant/november-2025-newsletter
November 8, 2025 at 12:28 AM
From ecological Advent resources to timely creation care news, our November newsletter has it all! Check it out here: mailchi.mp/catholicclimatecovenant/november-2025-newsletter
Don't miss this important, timely webinar TOMORROW, November 5, where we will hear from those on the ground of the immigration crisis as to how the Church is responding to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor.
Register at bit.ly/INTERCONCRISES to attend or receive the recording link.
November 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Don't miss this important, timely webinar TOMORROW, November 5, where we will hear from those on the ground of the immigration crisis as to how the Church is responding to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor.
Register at bit.ly/INTERCONCRISES to attend or receive the recording link.
Catholic leaders from across Appalachia recently convened to consider how the Church should tackle the current exploitation of the environment and workers. Read more about these important, prophetic conversations: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53573
USA: Appalachian Catholics and labour align to tackle environmental issues | ICN
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: On Saturday, Catholic leaders from across Appalachia looked to words written half a century ago to consider how the Church should tackle the current exploitation of the envir...
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November 3, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Catholic leaders from across Appalachia recently convened to consider how the Church should tackle the current exploitation of the environment and workers. Read more about these important, prophetic conversations: www.indcatholicnews.com/news/53573
On this #AllSaintsDay, we're remembering how saints have taught us active love - care for the poor, the earth, and one another. Let their lives inspire us in our commitment to build a more just world. Amen! #EcoCatholic
November 1, 2025 at 6:38 PM
On this #AllSaintsDay, we're remembering how saints have taught us active love - care for the poor, the earth, and one another. Let their lives inspire us in our commitment to build a more just world. Amen! #EcoCatholic
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Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 15 called on world leaders to show responsibility as he urged the international community to focus on the multitudes across the globe who face hunger, wars and misery.
Pope Leo urges world leaders 'not to look the other way' in fighting global hunger
"In a time when science has lengthened life expectancy, allowing millions of human beings to live, and die, struck by hunger is a collective failure, an ethical derailment, an historic offense," he sa...
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October 17, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 15 called on world leaders to show responsibility as he urged the international community to focus on the multitudes across the globe who face hunger, wars and misery.
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Warming made the devastating L.A. wildfires twice as likely and 25 times larger, according to a new report.
Warming Made L.A. Wildfires 25 Times Larger
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October 20, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Warming made the devastating L.A. wildfires twice as likely and 25 times larger, according to a new report.
Don't miss this important conversation TODAY! Register to attend live or to receive the link to the recording to watch later: bit.ly/CathVoiceCOP30 #EcoCatholic #COP30
October 20, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Don't miss this important conversation TODAY! Register to attend live or to receive the link to the recording to watch later: bit.ly/CathVoiceCOP30 #EcoCatholic #COP30
Today is #WorldFoodDay. As Catholics who work for environmental and social justice, we are reminded that decisions at every level of power affect who eats and who goes hungry. Let us pray, speak out, and act so that no one is overlooked or left behind. #EcoCatholic
October 16, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Today is #WorldFoodDay. As Catholics who work for environmental and social justice, we are reminded that decisions at every level of power affect who eats and who goes hungry. Let us pray, speak out, and act so that no one is overlooked or left behind. #EcoCatholic
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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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October 7, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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.
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...
October 8, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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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🌏 “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
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
October 7, 2025 at 11:51 PM
🌏 “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
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
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...
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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October 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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...
Read all about the recent Raising Hope Conference here: www.ncronline.org/vatican/vati...
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
October 4, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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
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?...
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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September 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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?...
Learn more about this inspiring initiative: youtu.be/Em8qVmn3L08?...
"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 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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September 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
"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 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...
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
September 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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
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
September 16, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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
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
September 14, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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
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
September 14, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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
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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September 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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
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!
Register at parliamentofreligions.org/blog/tri-abrahamic to learn more and attend!
September 5, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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!
Register at parliamentofreligions.org/blog/tri-abrahamic to learn more and attend!
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-...
His full message here: www.vatican.va/content/leo-...
September 1, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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-...
His full message here: www.vatican.va/content/leo-...
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...
This prayer is from our 2025 Feast of St. Francis Program, available here: catholicclimatecovenant.org/programs/fea...
September 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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...
This prayer is from our 2025 Feast of St. Francis Program, available here: catholicclimatecovenant.org/programs/fea...