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Archbishop Chaput reflects on ‘Laudato Si’
See the statement of the archbishop on the encyclical by Pope Francis on environmental concerns released today, June 18.
All creation sings God’s praise, but people are silencing it, pope says
The earth, which was created to support life and give praise to God, is crying out with pain because human activity is destroying it, Pope Francis says in his long-awaited encyclical, "Laudato Si', on Care for Our Common Home."
Papal pull-out quotes from encyclical letter, Laudato Si’
The following are selected quotes from Pope Francis' encyclical letter, "Laudato Si', on the Care of Our Common Home"
What to do? The pope’s practical tips for helping the environment
He points to numerous ways world organizations, nations and communities must move forward and the way individuals -- believers and people of good will -- should see, think, feel and act.
From border to academia, enthusiasm for papal encyclical runs high
Long before Pope Francis' encyclical on care for creation was released, it was providing a boost for a group of women struggling to keep the negative influences of modern-day life from erasing valued Mexican traditions and treasured cultural practices along the Mexico-Texas border.
Defining moment: Glossary of terminology used in Laudato Si’
In his brief pontificate, Pope Francis has coined some colorful terms to get his points across, for example, using "bat Christians" to describe those who hide their faith.
Catholic leaders welcome new encyclical
Watch a live video press conference with Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz and Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl as they welcome Pope Francis' new encyclical today at 8:30 a.m.
Catholic Charities partners with Philadelphia Phillies
Proceeds from the Phillies' game June 26 benefits the annual appeal. A student of Our Lady of Confidence Day School is warming up for a chance to throw out the first pitch.
Reaction to PopUpPope in Philadelphia ‘spectacular,’ say creators
Two friends created a cardboard image of Pope Francis that is folded up so it pops into position and it also "pops up" in locations around the city.
Couple sees NaProTechnology as best way to conceive
Like many couples, when Betsy and John Scafidi had trouble conceiving, they found true hope and healing with NaProTechnology.