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Pope Francis' Encyclical on care for creation

Pope Francis' Encyclical, Laudato Si, was released. The encyclical, which is among the highest ranking documents in the Catholic Church, is an urgent and timely call for politicians, communities and people of all generations to act on climate change and social injustice.

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WCC pulls fossil fuel investments

The Guardian writes, “Campaigners hail ‘major victory’ as council representing half a billion Christians says it will rule out investing in fossil fuels.”

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A community of young Christians, Muslims and Jews work for climate justice

Amidst the reality of tensions often fueled by religions, a group of Christian, Muslim and Jewish youth has formed a multi-faith community. As part of an interfaith summer course sponsored by the World Council of Churches (WCC), this community wants to work for the protection of creation – a concern they say is common to all faith traditions.

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Worldwide Solidarity Prayers for people vulnerable to sea-level rise

This week world leaders gathering in Samoa for the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Summit received an unexpected message – a collection of photographs of people from around the world who have stood together in the sea, in prayerful solidarity for those vulnerable to sea-level rise and extreme weather events.

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