Integral ecology requires a cultural and spiritual conversion built on a "culture of encounter."

Four Massachusetts Catholic bishops warned of environmental red flags documented by scientists and urged a change in behaviors in a Sept. 16 statement calling for substantial changes to safeguard creation.

by making these men cardinals, the pope is handing them megaphones.

The Vatican announced that Pope Francis personally would ordain the cardinal-designate a bishop Oct. 4, the day before the consistory.

Published in 1953, the children’s book can act a parable for coming to grips with climate change.

Pope Francis believes that Christianity and the Catholic Church can have a great future in this continent where two-thirds of humanity live.

Pope Francis does not aspire to fulfill his role as a theologian but as a pastor.

Catholic bishops, indigenous leaders and experts are preparing to gather in Rome from Oct. 6 to Oct. 27 for the special Synod of Bishops on the Pan-Amazonian Region.

The synod, scheduled for Oct. 6-27, will focus on "Amazonia: New paths for the church and for an integral ecology."

The ecological restoration work here is locked in a race against deforestation as hard-pressed Malagasy turn to the forests to make charcoal, build homes or clear the forest for subsistence food production.