Tag:Pope Francis

Climate Change

Laudate Deum: Another call for ecological conversion – Pope Francis

On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, Pope Francis released his new apostolic exhortation “Laudate Deum” (“Praise God”) as a follow-up to his 2015 encyclical “Laudato...

Michael Simire - October 9, 2023

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Pope Francis blasts climate change sceptics, demands urgent action

Pope Francis on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, demanded urgent action against climate change and frowned at the lack of focus on the existential threat...

Michael Simire - October 4, 2023

Sustainable Devpt

Pope Francis’ new environmental exhortation to be released on Oct. 4

Pope Francis will release a follow-up document on the environment on October 4, 2023, providing an update to his 2015 encyclical Laudato Si', On...

Michael Simire - August 30, 2023

Human Welfare

WFP highlights Africa’s biggest hunger crisis at pope’s visit to DRC

UN World Food Programme (WFP) on Thursday, February 2, 2023, said that aid agencies faced growing demands and shrinking funds in the Democratic Republic...

Michael Simire - February 2, 2023

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Hands off Africa, Pope Francis tells rich world

Pope Francis has denounced the “poison of greed” driving conflicts in Africa, saying the rich world needs to realise that people are more precious...

Michael Simire - February 1, 2023

Climate Change

Activists seek visiting Pope Francis’ support in halting DRC oil projects

As Pope Francis kicks off his visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, climate activists are set to hold...

Michael Simire - January 30, 2023

Sustainable Devpt

‘Laudato Si’ Makurdi summer school echoes Pope Francis’ call to ecological conservation

As part of activities to mark this year’s Season of Creation, 68 youths from Benue State were trained on climate action and environmental sustainability...

Michael Simire - September 11, 2022

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