Since ancient times, believers have sung of God as the King of Creation. So, it seems natural for Pope Francis to oppose any ...

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In his landmark 2015 encyclical “Praised Be,” Pope Francis cast care for the planet as an urgent and existential moral ...

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Earth Day, a global effort to educate people on growing environmental threats and propel them to action, marks its 55th ...

For many, it's a day to demonstrate support for environmental protection. And for others, it could even be a day to celebrate ...

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