Why is St. Francis of Assisi patron of the environment?
by(OSV News) — St. Francis of Assisi was declared a saint nearly 800 years ago, just two years after his death. Not until much…
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Pope tells lawyers he’s writing a new document on the environment
byBy Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Thanking a group of European lawyers for their attention to environmental protection laws, Pope Francis said he…
Marking World Environment Day, pope says: Don’t look the other way
byBy Carol Glatz Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Building a healthier, better world depends on everyone, Pope Francis said in his message marking…