Local theologian offers 14-facet view on encyclical
Redemptorist Father Dennis Billy, a moral theologian at St. Charles Seminary, describes points that readers of Laudato Si should remember.
Local Catholics praise papal tome on environment
From Archbishop Chaput to Sister Mary Scullion to a moral theology professor at St. Charles Seminary, Catholic leaders are weighing in with their initial reflections on a papal document that is already one of the most discussed encyclicals issued in modern times.
Religious and civic leaders: Maybe si, maybe no on Laudato
Varied religious leaders offered mixed reviews of the papal letter on the environment. The Dalai Lama spoke praise while a Protestant minister said there is "no alternative to dependency on fossil fuels."
U.S. Catholic leaders laud encyclical on environment
Prelates and other leaders praised the document for putting "a human face" on environmental issues and for starting "a new conversation" about protecting all of creation.
Let us sing of the Creator, and care for his creatures
Chemist-theologian Michelle Francl-Donnay feels Laudato Si's cold splash of the reality of climate change and environmental challenges for the world’s poor.
Encyclical comes at crucial time with message for all, speakers say
There is "food for thought" for everyone in the text, and not liking something one reads in it is not an excuse to dismiss the whole document as irrelevant, some speakers said.
Praise be to you, Lord
Archbishop Charles Chaput calls the pope’s new encyclical on environmental concerns a serious teaching document, not storytelling. It invites discussion and reflection on creation, and humanity’s role as its stewards.
Out-of-town clergy, religious find welcome for September events
Visiting priests, deacons and religious sisters will stay in available church residences, thanks to a committee headed by a Philadelphia pastor.
How to welcome the world into your home, one family at a time
Homeowners are invited to share their living spaces and to offer their local knowledge to guests coming to the World Meeting of Families and papal visit in Philadelphia, using Homestay.com.
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Six things to avoid this summer as you seek to grow closer to God, spend time with family and recharge before fall begins again.