Pope Francis on Paris climate conference: It’s now or never
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Pope Francis talks climate change, income inequality
In a historic address to a joint meeting of Congress, Pope Francis brought two of the world’s most pressing issues to the floor of the U.S. legislature: climate change and income inequality. This piece explores how the Pope connected these two challenges, framing environmental degradation and economic disparity not as separate concerns, but as deeply intertwined crises rooted in the same patterns of excess, exploitation, and disregard for the most vulnerable. Speaking to one of the most powerful political bodies in the world, Pope Francis called on lawmakers to consider the moral dimensions of policy decisions affecting both the planet and the poor, urging a more just and sustainable approach to economic and environmental stewardship. His address marked a significant moment in the intersection of faith, politics, and climate advocacy, bringing Catholic social teaching directly into the heart of American governance.
Pope Francis: Climate change is a problem
During a historic visit to the White House, Pope Francis used his remarks to address one of the defining challenges of our time: climate change. This piece explores how the Pope framed the environmental crisis directly to U.S. leadership, emphasizing the urgency and moral weight of the issue on American soil. Rather than treating climate change as a distant or abstract concern, Pope Francis brought the conversation to the center of the political stage, reinforcing the message that environmental responsibility is a pressing global problem requiring immediate attention and action. His remarks at the White House added significant weight to the growing intersection of religious moral authority and international climate policy, underscoring the Vatican’s continued advocacy for environmental stewardship on the world’s most prominent political platforms.
On Religion, Climate Change, and Sustainability: Rabbi at Fez Climate Conscience Summit
Rabbi Yonatan Neril, founder and director of the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development, speaks participating at the Fez Climate Conscience Summit in Fez, Morocco in November 2016. The Summit was held under the High patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI and at the invitation of the Economic, Social and Environmental Council of Morocco and the Rabita Mohammedia of Ulemas. Rabbi Neril spoke about the importance of faith leaders and communities coming together to promote a more sustainable future for all. If you are interested in seeing more commentary from Rabbi Yonatan Neril, please see this introduction from the Interfaith Climate and Energy Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgFGnciSeoU&t=16s
What Different Religions Teach about Ecology
Fred Kruger (Executive Coordinator for the National Religious Coalition for Creation Care), Fazlun Khalid (Founder of the Islamic Foundation of Ecology and the Environment) and Sergei Kapral (Orthodox Fellowship of the Transfiguration) present teachings on Ecology in their own faith traditions. Please see this related video on sustainable living inspired by religion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L57emh3o7uw&t=3s A Faith and Science Alliance event organized by the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development and held by Columbia University, New York City.
Can Faith Lead to a Sustainable World?
Can faith genuinely lead the way toward a more sustainable world? This piece captures a rich discussion from a Faith and Science Earth Alliance event, where participants representing various faith traditions came together to explore this question. Organized by the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development and held at Columbia University in New York City, the event brought together diverse religious perspectives to examine how different spiritual traditions can uniquely contribute to global sustainability efforts. Rather than treating faith and science as separate or competing forces, this gathering emphasized their potential collaboration, with participants exploring how religious teachings — spanning multiple traditions — can inform practical, ethical approaches to environmental stewardship. The conversation highlights the growing recognition that lasting sustainability solutions require not just scientific innovation, but also the moral and spiritual conviction that faith communities can offer. Viewers interested in exploring this intersection further can check out a related video…
Commitments to Faith and Ecology
What tangible commitments can faith communities make to advance environmental protection? This piece captures a panel discussion from a Faith and Science Earth Alliance event, where panelists explored concrete actions religious communities can take toward genuine environmental stewardship. Organized by the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development and held at Columbia University in New York City, the discussion moved beyond broad statements of concern to focus on actionable commitments — examining what faith institutions can realistically pledge and implement to address the ecological crisis. Panelists drew on diverse religious perspectives to consider how commitment translates into practice, from institutional policy to community-level action, reinforcing the idea that meaningful environmental change requires faith communities to move from dialogue to concrete accountability. Viewers interested in further exploring the role of faith leaders in sustainability can check out a related video on women’s faith and ecology. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL9R4TXKe6A
How does Faith relate to Science and Ecology?
Dr. Mark Axelrod (Professor of International Realations), Rev. Owen Owens (Co-Chair for the Religious Campaign for Creation Care) and Rabbi Yonatan Neril (Founder of the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development) presents ways to relate Faith and Science to Ecology. A Faith and Science Alliance event organized by the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development and held by Columbia University, New York City. If you are interested in learning more about the interconnection between faith and ecology, please see this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKqYBxVn2xM
The Connection Between Faith and Science
Leaders speak on the connection between faith and science. If you are interested in learning more about these two highly interconnected subjects, please see this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEsLgH7Qx7M Fred Krueger (Executive Coordinator for the National Religious Coalition for Creation Care), Dr, Lise Van Susteren (Executive Coordinator for the National Religious Coalition for Creation Care), Dawud Price (Executive Coordinator for the National Religious Coalition for Creation Care), Allen Johnson and Dr. Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati (Executive Coordinator for the National Religious Coalition for Creation Care) discuss and provide analogies to understand the interrelation of faith and science. A Faith and Science Alliance event organized by the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development and held by Columbia University, New York City.