Laudato si’ catechists
Pope Francis’ recent teachings on ecology complement what the Catechism of the Catholic Church says about being Christian, adding that it is our responsibility to care for creation and not to ‘steal’ resources from future generations.
Human population and the environment
It is a mistake to regard humanity as a parasite on creation, as if we were a foreign intrusion into the biosphere. This is not how God sees us. He made us stewards of his creation.
Women as cosmic liturgists
At last, we are recognising that women play a role in the liturgy of the Mass. Is it not high time we recognised also what an important part they play in the liturgy of the Universe?
Fratelli tutti….and our suffering Mother-Sister Earth
The two encyclicals issued by Pope Francis are dedicated to questions of central importance. They focus on problems faced by people throughout the globe in the context of the worldwide […]
Multilateralism in Fratelli tutti: For a better kind of Politics
In his latest encyclical, Pope Francis calls for a politics characterised by fraternity and social friendship. He stresses the need for a global juridical, political and economic order that can […]
Called to make a difference We have a crucial message to bring to the people of our time and place, which is fully in line with the Good News: “We […]
I can’t breathe
In a moment when the whole Earth echoes the cry for justice, the Covid-19 pandemic has been a real learning moment for all humanity. But what value is a lesson, […]
Our Earth – Is Covid-19 good for the Planet?
Smog, air pollution and global warming may increase Coronavirus risks. In fact, they pose far greater threats to humans than the present pandemic, which demands we rethink our current wasteful […]
Querida Amazonia… Beloved Africa? Pope Francis’ Post-Synodal Exhortation is the writing of a pastoral genius. It is a mirror for our times. As we read it, we learn more about […]
Social justice and the environment: People before profit
The ancient biblical story of Naboth repeats itself every day. Wherever societies exist, the balance of rights and benefits must be maintained. Or else, the avaricious greed of the rich […]