The Catholic Coalition On Climate Change

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Join Catholics taking action in our families, parishes, schools and communities to reduce our carbon footprint, care for “the least of
these” (Mt 25) and raise our voice on behalf of Creation and the poor.

PRAY and reflect on the duty to care for God’s Creation and protect the poor and vulnerable.

LEARN about and educate others on the causes and moral dimensions of climate change.

ASSESS how we—as individuals and in our families, parishes and other affiliations—contribute to climate change by our own energy use, consumption, waste, etc.

ACT to change our choices and behaviors to reduce the ways we contribute to climate change.

ADVOCATE for Catholic principles and priorities in climate change discussions and decisions, especially as they impact those who are poor and vulnerable.

The impact of climate change falls heaviest on the world’s poor. As Catholics, our faith demands prudent action.

St. Francis Our cars and power plants, more energy consumption and waste—we’re leaving a bigger carbon footprint. Scientists tell us that means more climate change. Here and around the world, it is the poor who will be hit hardest. With more droughts, floods, hunger and joblessness. As faithful Catholics, we have a moral obligation to care for both Creation and the poor. Pope Benedict XVI insists, “Before it is too late, it is necessary to make courageous decisions” to curb climate change.

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Benedict XVI Links Peace with Care of Creation

In a wide-ranging, prophetic, and challenging World Day of Peace message on climate change and environmental justice, Pope Benedict recalled for all of us our biblical tradition, highlighted teachings from previous popes and implored us to “rethink the path which we are traveling together.” Read the statement here. See Resource from USCCB on Pope Benedict’s World Day of Prayer message.

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Inspirational Stories

All across the country, Catholics are taking the St. Francis Pledge to Care for Creation and the Poor. Here are a few real stories of the bold steps fellow Catholics are taking to protect God's Creation and advocate on behalf of people in poverty.

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