Catholic organizations warn against Green Washing ahead of crucial CCDA vote Jul 5, 2022 | Blog, News and Updates, PressBrussels, 5th July 2022 – As the European Parliament prepares to vote tomorrow on whether to veto the Commission’s proposal for a Complementary Climate Delegated Act (CCDA) during its plenary session in Strasbourg, CIDSE, the Jesuit European Social Centre...
Over 30 Faith Institutions Announce a Multi-millionaire Divestment from Fossil Fuel Companies Jul 5, 2022 | Blog, Divestment, News and Updates, PressCatholic organizations have divested more than $500 million in combined assets Rome, July 5, 2022 – In total, thirty five faith institutions from six countries with more than $1.25 billion in combined assets announced today their divestment from fossil fuel...
In a first, Oceania Catholic groups unite to advocate at UN Ocean Conference Jun 24, 2022 | Advocacy, Blog, Member Organization, News and Updates, PressFollowing Pope Francis’ lead, groups seek to amplify voices of the most vulnerable (Lisbon, June 24, 2022) For the first time, Oceania Catholic groups will attend the United Nations Ocean Conference. The summit is to be held in Lisbon, Portugal, from June 27 to July...
Laudato Si’ Week sees Catholic Church take action in record numbers Jun 3, 2022 | Blog, Laudato Si' Week, News and Updates, Pope Francis, PressLaudato Si’ Week, the weeklong event marking the seventh anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical on creation care, saw a record number of Catholics take urgent action for our common home. From Argentina to Italy to Australia, Catholics led global online events that...
Laudato Si’ Movement statement on Italian agency SACE not investing in EACOP May 26, 2022 | Blog, Campaigns, Divestment, Press, StatementsROME, MAY 26, 2022 – Laudato Si’ Movement applauds the decision by Italian Export Credit Agency SACE to join the growing number of financial institutions declining to invest in the East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). The decision, made just days before...
Laudato Si’ Week 2022: Everything you need to know May 19, 2022 | Blog, Laudato Si' Week, News and Updates, Pope Francis, PressLaudato Si’ Week, the weeklong event marking the seventh anniversary of Pope Francis’ encyclical on creation care, will feature a series of global celebrations and the first-ever public sneak peek of The Invitation, a new film featuring Pope Francis. Hundreds of...
