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First Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal to be awarded in October
A new medal named after Pope Leo XIV to recognise individuals who have worked toward ecological sustainability will be introduced in October. Source: National Catholic Register.
Fiat donation will help in Vatican’s drive to zero emission
Fiat will donate 30 electric vehicles to Vatican City State to support the daily operations of employees of the governorate as part of efforts to advance more sustainable mobility and reduce the environmental impact of its fleet. Source: National Catholic Register.
Isaiah theme for care for creation prayer day
Pope Leo XIV has turned to the Book of Isaiah for the theme for this year’s World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, traditionally celebrated on September 1. Source: Vatican News.
Community garden provides care for poor and planet
Jesuit Social Services’ Ecological Justice Hub in Brunswick is a fine example of the principles of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’, where the call for environmental stewardship intertwines with a nurturing of humanity. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Vatican document offers help address environmental challenges
The Vatican has published a document focused on caring for creation and for human life within the family, titled Integral Ecology in the Life of the Family. Source: Vatican News.
New resource inspired by Laudato Si’
A new group resource focusing on ecological conversion and integral ecology offers spiritual enrichment and ways to foster the collective good, inspired by Pope Francis encyclical, Laudato Si’. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Dumping useless donations costing Vinnies millions every year
Canberra’s biggest charities dumped almost 600 tonnes of waste last financial year, with the declining quality of donations a key factor in goods ending up as landfill. Source: ABC News.
CRA warns Government’s environmental reforms ‘fall short’
Catholic Religious Australia has urged the Albanese Government to reconsider its proposed environmental law reforms, saying the reforms fall short of what is needed to properly protect and restore Australia’s diverse plants, animals and ecosystems.
‘Mercies’ to join climate change protest at coal port
Mercy Sisters and friends, under the banner “Mercies”, will join the Rising Tide Protestival in Newcastle on November 28-30.