At site of four churches demolished by Islamic State, Francis calls for peace in the ‘cradle of civilization’
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The Pope calls for nuclear weapons abolition, sounds caution on nuclear power | Beyond Nuclear
Speaking in Nagasaki, Japan last Sunday, Pope Francis called for the abolition of nuclear weapons, not only because of their immorality but also their needless expense.
Read More »Will Pope Mention Rohingya? | Daily HRW Brief
This week marks the first time a pope will visit Myanmar and the big question is: will he mention the ethnic cleansing campaign by the army in the country against the Rohingya Muslims in public and during conversations with leaders Aung San Suu Kyi and General Min Aung Hlaing? Source: Will Pope Mention Rohingya? Daily Brief
Read More »Pope Francis: Capitalism is ‘Terrorism Against All of Humanity’ | Common Dreams
"Terrorism grows when there is no other option, and as long as the world economy has at its center the god of money and not the person," the pope told reporters.
Read More »Video: Pope Francis Calls For End to Arms Trade that is ‘Drenched in Blood’
Why are deadly weapons being sold to those who plan to inflict untold suffering on individuals and society? ... simply for money ... that is drenched in blood
Read More »‘The World Needs Reconciliation in This Atmosphere of a Third World War’: Pope Francis | Democracy Now!
The pope’s homily included no direct political message besides urging the conclusion of three-year-old peace talks in Colombia.
Read More »Week of Moral Action for Climate Justice
Many events are being organized throughout the United States in light of the Pope’s visit.
Read More »Muslim scholars name climate change as dire threat | RTCC
Islamic declaration adds to growing pressure religious leaders exert on richer nations to reduce impact on Earth’s climate
Read More »As Glaciers Melt in Ecuador, Pope Francis challenges Technocrats, touts ‘Keeping’ the Environment | Informed Comment
Pope Francis continues to preach environmentalism as he addresses crowds in Latin America, a challenging message in poor countries where over-exploitation of natural resources is a constant temptation.
Read More »Pope Francis recruits Naomi Klein in climate change battle | The Guardian
Klein and Cardinal Peter Turkson are to lead a high-level conference on the environment, bringing together various parties to debate climate change action.
Read More »Green Capitalism Would Only Slow the Collapse of the Ecology: Joel Kovel | TheStruggle.org on YouTube
Ecosocialist Joel Kovel talks about Al Gore, James Hansen, Pope Francis and Naomi Klein as part of an interview with Stanley Heller
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