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- 4 October, 2023
Francis urges dramatic action to combat climate change
Warning that “the world in which we live is collapsing and may be nearing the breaking point”, Pope Francis yesterday released a new document urging dramatic action to combat climate change. Source: Crux.
Resources Minister warns against decreasing gas supply too quickly
Resources Minister Madeleine King has warned that decreasing gas supply faster than demand will lead to “shortages, supply disruptions and high prices”, while also “worsening poverty and inequality”. Source: The Australian.
Pope’s new letter to be titled Laudate Deum
Pope Francis’ new letter on the environment will be titled Laudate Deum (Praise God), a frequent refrain in several psalms, including Psalm 148, which tells the heavens, angels, sun and the moon to praise the Lord. Source: CNS.
Parish community garden grounded in faith
When the parishioners of one Parramatta Diocese parish responded to Pope Francis’ call to “care for our common home”, little did they realise their parish garden would boost both body and spirit. Source: Catholic Outlook.
Synod office announces plan to reduce assembly’s carbon footprint
With more than 450 people gathering at the Vatican from around the world for a month-long meeting, the General Secretariat of the Synod said it is taking action to reduce the environmental impact of the Synod assembly. Source: NCR Online.
Church leaders demand ‘ecological justice’
As the annual Season of Creation began on September 1, Church leaders around the world called for ecological justice. Source: The Tablet.
Second Laudato Si’ document be released in October
Pope Francis will release a follow-up document to his 2015 encyclical Laudato Si’ on ecology and the environment on October 4, the feast day of St Francis of Assisi. Source: NCR Online.
Global warming to cost Australia up to $423 billion over 40 years
Sweltering temperatures fanned by global warming will cost the economy up to $423 billion over the next four decades and leave taxpayers footing the bill for more expensive natural disasters. Source: Sydney Morning Herald.
Online launch to celebrate Season of Creation launch
Catholic communities nationwide are invited to join the online launch of the Season of Creation, the annual ecumenical celebration of prayer and action for “our common home”. Source: Caritas Australia.