Theresa Civantos Barber on a Catholic Response to Earth Day

"Pope Francis is known for frequently speaking about caring for the planet, even though it was really his predecessor, Benedict XVI, who was known as the 'Green Pope.'

"But for most of us sitting in the pews, the idea of a climate crisis can seem distant.

"Yet the Church calls us to be 'stewards of the earth,' who protect and care for natural resources."

In a recent commentary, writer Theresa Civantos Barber reflected on some of the ways Catholics can respond to the challenges presented by Earth Day.

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Aleteia; Theresa Civantos Barber: Earth Day: A Catholic response to the environmental issues (21 APR 23)