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Pope Leo XIV blesses the crowd at his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Basilica on Aug. 13, 2025, at the Vatican. Due to the heat, the pope gave his address in Paul VI Audience Hall but also greeted pilgrims in other locations.

Pope Leo XIV to Amazon bishops: Nature is not to be worshipped but exists to praise God

Aug 19, 2025

By Almudena Martínez-Bordiú

Pope Leo XIV reminded the bishops of the Amazon region of the importance of caring for nature without becoming slaves... Read more

The Vatican Gardens at Castel Gandolfo in Italy.

Pope Leo XIV: Environment should not be a ‘bargaining chip’ to wield power, exploit poor

Jul 2, 2025

By Kristina Millare

Pope Leo XIV announced the theme “Seeds of Peace and Hope” for the 10th World Day of Prayer for the... Read more

A dire wolf puppy bred by Colossal Biosciences.

CNA explains: Dire wolf ‘resurrection’? What Catholics should know

Apr 25, 2025

By Jonah McKeown

Here’s what Catholics should know about the dire wolves and what the Church might have to say about “resurrecting” extinct... Read more

“EWTN News Nightly” host Tracy Sabol speaks with Dr. Erin Lothes, a Catholic environmental theologian and senior manager of the Laudato Si’ Animators Program with the Laudato Si’ Movement, on on May 9, 2024.

As ocean temps hit record, Vatican hosts discussions on climate change, offers resources

May 14, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The Laudato Si’ Action Platform provides resources for the Church to achieve real and lasting solutions to environmental problems.  Read more

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5 Catholic ways to celebrate Earth Day 

Apr 22, 2024

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

The Catholic Church has a long tradition of calling for proper stewardship of the earth. Read more

Pope Francis at his general audience on Nov. 22, 2023.

Pope Francis to COP28: Environmental destruction is ‘an offense against God’

Dec 2, 2023

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis canceled his scheduled trip to Dubai days before the climate summit at the request of his doctors. Read more

Pope Francis delivers his Regina Caeli address on May 21, 2023.

Pope Francis on care for creation: ‘God wants justice to reign’

May 25, 2023

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis has emphasized the importance of the virtue of justice in a message for the upcoming World Day of... Read more

Pope Francis delivers Laudato si' video message May 24, 2021

Pope Francis launches 7-year Laudato si’ action plan

May 25, 2021

By Courtney Mares

The Laudato si’ Action Platform will focus on seven sectors: families, parishes, schools, hospitals, businesses, organizations, and religious orders. Read more

Pope Francis' video message to TED Countdown posted Oct. 10, 2020.

Pope Francis calls for 'integral ecology' in TED Climate Countdown video

Oct 11, 2020

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis sent a video message to the TED Countdown summit on climate change Saturday explaining how a more “integral... Read more

Love for neighbor includes care for the planet, Vatican official says

Sep 3, 2019

By Hannah Brockhaus

Taking care of the planet is ultimately about justice for the poor and about loving one’s neighbor as one’s self,... Read more