Faith communities can play a substantial role in addressing climate change by advocating for national and local policies. Specific advocacy opportunities often quickly arise and change frequently. A good way to track current faith-based advocacy issues is to refer to one of the two web sites listed below. In addition, you may want to keep abreast of advocacy issues via the many environmental organizations that track climate change issues.
Virginia bishops sign the U.S. Catholic Climate Declaration
Click HERE to read the Arlington Catholic Herald article. Virginia Bishops Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington and Barry C. Knestout of Richmond Jan. 16 signed the U.S. Catholic Climate Declaration, a document supporting the call to take prudent action to protect the global climate, which Pope Francis reminds us is “a common good, belonging to all and meant for all” (“Laudato Si,’ On Care for Our Common Home,” no. 23).
Click HERE to read the Arlington Catholic Herald article. Virginia Bishops Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington and Barry C. Knestout of Richmond Jan. 16 signed the U.S. Catholic Climate Declaration, a document supporting the call to take prudent action to protect the global climate, which Pope Francis reminds us is “a common good, belonging to all and meant for all” (“Laudato Si,’ On Care for Our Common Home,” no. 23).