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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

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‘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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Pope Francis welcomes activists seeking to stop East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline project

Pope Francis at the Vatican on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, welcomed climate activists from Uganda who called on the leader of the Catholic Church...

admin - March 23, 2022

Climate Change

Vatican says Pope will not attend COP26 climate summit in Glasgow

Pope Francis will not now be attending the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow in November, the Vatican announced on Friday, October 8, 2021. Instead, the...

Michael Simire - October 9, 2021

Climate Change

Religious leaders issue joint appeal ahead of COP26

For the first time, the leaders of the Roman Catholic Church, the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Anglican Communion have jointly warned of the...

Michael Simire - September 12, 2021

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Vatican’s call for divestment in new guidelines described as ‘a breath of hope’

In what appears to be an unprecedented move, the Vatican on Thursday, June 18, 2020 issued a set of comprehensive environmental guidelines. The document is...

Michael Simire - June 18, 2020

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UN launches new climate initiative on World Environment Day

The UN’s climate secretary has launched a new initiative in the fight against climate change, coinciding with World Environment Day on Friday, June 5,...

Michael Simire - June 5, 2020

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