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Praying the World Halts Climate Change? There's Now a Catholic Mass for That
- Pope Leo XIV announced a new focus on climate change in his message for the 10th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, stating that nature should not be a bargaining chip and must not be exploited.
- In his July 2 message, Pope Leo emphasized the need for prayer, determination, and concrete actions for environmental justice.
- A new Vatican rite has been established to encourage Catholics to care for the Earth, allowing priests to celebrate a Mass for the Care of Creation.
- Cardinal Michael Czerny stated that this Mass calls for stewardship in daily choices, public policies, and prayer.
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Praying The World Halts Climate Change? There's Now A Catholic Mass For That
A new rite published by the Vatican will allow priests to celebrate a Mass to exhort Catholics to exercise care for the Earth, in the latest push by the 1.4 billion-member global Church to address global climate change.
Jerusalem Post
Praying the world halts climate change? There's now a Catholic Mass for that
For centuries, Catholic priests have been able to celebrate special Masses to pray for their country, give thanks after a harvest or ask God to end a natural disaster.
Pope Leo XIV: Environment should not be a ‘bargaining chip’ to wield power, exploit poor
The Vatican Gardens at Castel Gandolfo in Italy. / Credit: Courtney Mares/CNA Vatican City, Jul 2, 2025 / 12:35 pm (CNA). Pope Leo XIV declared that nature should not be a “bargaining chip” in his message announcing the theme “Seeds of Peace an... [...]
Pope: Environment should not be ‘bargaining chip’ to wield power, exploit poor
The Vatican Gardens at Castel Gandolfo in Italy. / Credit: Courtney Mares/CNA Vatican City, Jul 2, 2025 / 12:35 pm (CNA). Pope Leo XIV declared that nature should not be a “bargaining chip” in his message announcing the theme “Seeds of Peace and Hope” for the 10th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, set for Sept. 1.Drawing inspiration from Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’, released 10 years ago, the Holy Father said the “Bible prov…
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