Across nearly two hours April 25, Catholics at a digital wake expressed both sorrow and gratitude for Pope Francis and his leadership in protecting and preserving creation.
In an effort to blunt criticism of the poor air quality in Beijing prior to the 2008 Summer Olympics, the Chinese government implemented ambitious measures to curb air pollution. The result was not exactly shocking to Kimberly Terrell, a research scientist and director of community engagement at the Tulane Environmental Law Clinic: Community and maternal health improved.
For more than 50 years, Spyridon Denaxas has prayed, worked and welcomed the faithful in an island monastery carved into a seaside cliff that's little changed since its founding more than a millennium ago.
While the overwhelming majority of Christian religious leaders accept the human-driven reality of climate change, nearly half have never mentioned climate change or humans' role in it to their congregations. Further, only a quarter have spoken about it more than once or twice.
"These quesadillas are easy to make, but it is one of those meals that makes everything feel a little better," writes Sr. Helga Leija, columns editor for Global Sisters Report. "And it will taste like a Mexican mom made it for you."
The death toll continues to rise above 3,000 from the March 28 quake in the Southeast Asian country. U.S. President Donald Trump has said the country will send aid.
Pope Francis offered prayers and expressed deep concern over the deadly wildfires in South Korea, which have claimed at least 28 lives and caused widespread damage. The fire continues to spread uncontrollably across several regions.
