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Oceania speaks to the world about climate change
The Australian embassy to the Holy See has hosted a conference in Rome on the effect of climate change on vulnerable populations among the Pacific Island nations. Source: CNA.
Diocese builds new dam to sustain life in dry region
A diocese in Zimbabwe has rebuilt its own dam as part of faith-based responses to water challenges brought by climate change. Source: NCR Online.
Perth Lord Mayor promotes city’s climate reslience at Vatican summit
Perth Lord Mayor Basil Zempilas was among eight governors and 16 mayors from around the world who met Pope Francis during a three-day Vatican summit on climate resiliency. Source: The eRecord.
COP28 leaves Catholic officials with mixed feelings
Catholic officials present at the United Nations climate summit in Dubai had mixed reactions to the summit’s conclusion, as nearly 200 countries agreed for the first time to shift away from fossil fuels. Source: NCR Online.
Pope and Grand Imam sign declaration of support for climate action
Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar have signed a declaration of support for urgent climate action, giving video addresses to COP28 in Dubai. Source: The Tablet.
The fate of humanity will be decided now, Pope tells COP28 summit
The future of humanity depends on what people choose now, Pope Francis said in his message to global leaders at the COP28 World Climate Action Summit in Dubai. Source: CNS.
Lismore floods used to highlight effects of climate change at COP28
The record 2022 northern New South Wales floods are being used to highlight the effects of climate change at the COP28 United Nations conference this weekend. Source: Daily Telegraph.
Pope cancels COP28 trip after advice from doctors
Pope Francis has cancelled plans to travel to Dubai this weekend for a United Nations climate conference on the advice of his doctors following ongoing health issues, the Vatican announced. Source: NCR Online.
Indian Church ecology summit lauds ‘net zero’ parish
As Pope Francis prepares to take part in the COP-28 climate change summit in Dubai, a national ecological conference in India suggests the Pontiff’s agenda of environmental concern is taking root at the Church’s local level. Source: Crux.