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Cop26 Glasgow

Around 120 world leaders, tens of thousands of delegates and hundreds of climate activists gathered in Glasgow, Scotland, for the U.N. climate conference known as COP26, scheduled for Oct. 31 to Nov. 12. (EarthBeat photo/Brian Roewe)

Editorial: COP26 shortcomings point to mission for all Catholics

by NCR Editorial Staff

Nov 19, 2021

We say: Protecting the environment for future generations and ensuring equitable solutions for those most vulnerable to climate change are matters of justice on which Catholics must speak and act in the follow-up to COP26.

People of faith are not waiting for politicians to act on climate change

by Tomás Insua, Dan Misleh

Nov 18, 2021

Commentary: The climate crisis is already with us. We don't have even one more year to find solutions. Which leads us to hope. Catholics in the United States and around the globe are standing together in faith to develop the tools we need.

COP26 climate summit made progress but came up short, Catholic agencies say

by Brian Roewe

Nov 16, 2021

The U.N. climate summit COP26 took some steps forward in the global effort to rapidly limit dangerous levels of warming, but not nearly enough or fast enough, say Catholic groups who were present in Glasgow throughout the two-week conference.

Official launch of Laudato Si' Action Platform offers Catholics concrete steps toward sustainable lifestyles

by Brian Roewe

Nov 14, 2021

All sectors of the church are invited to participate in the Laudato Si' Action Platform, the Vatican-backed initiative to encourage concrete action on sustainability and climate change. Based on Pope Francis' landmark encyclical on care for creation, it aims to spark a cultural shift away from exploitation of the planet and its resources.

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Cop26 Glasgow

Editorial: COP26 shortcomings point to mission for all Catholics

People of faith are not waiting for politicians to act on climate change

COP26 climate summit made progress but came up short, Catholic agencies say

Official launch of Laudato Si' Action Platform offers Catholics concrete steps toward sustainable lifestyles

Faith groups' work on climate must continue after COP26, says UNEP official

Youth, Indigenous people bring climate frontlines to the forefront at COP26

Bishops living in Amazon ask COP26 for actions to save planet

Amid rain and wind, Catholics join 100,000 demonstrators at COP26 climate march

Faith groups increasingly join 'impatient, feisty, unstoppable' fight against climate change

COP26 urges partnership between religious, Indigenous leaders to save planet

First week of COP26 offers big climate pledges, but Catholic activists want details

Francis, the comic strip

The Francis Effect podcast: COP26 opens; Biden meets the pope; COVID vaccine for kids

Pope Francis tells COP26 to show 'political will,' not defer action on climate change

Faith community arrives in Glasgow to pray, press world leaders for strong action at COP26

Faith groups can 'really make a difference' at COP26 and beyond, leaders say

Catholic groups outline priorities ahead of Glasgow COP26 climate change summit

5 reasons why Catholics should care about the COP26 climate summit

Pope Francis joins world faith leaders in urgent climate appeal ahead of COP26