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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.
The impact of climate change falls heaviest on the world’s poor. As Catholics, our faith demands prudent action.
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.
Latest Newsletter Update
Oil Spill Worse Than Hurricanes
Rob Gorman, the director of Catholic Charities in Houma-Thibodaux, stated during an exclusive interview with Dan Misleh, director of the Catholic Coalition on Climate Change, that the long-term economic and environmental effects of the oil disaster will very likely be more devastating than that from hurricanes. Learn about the wide ranging economic, environmental, social impacts he describes. When asked how Catholics can respond to the disaster, he suggested contributing to the relief efforts spearheaded by the Catholic Community and taking the St. Francis Pledge. Listen to the full interview here.
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.
