Pope Francis
Catholics can play “decisive role” in solving climate challenge
NEWS: Burning coal, oil and gas will create “existential risk” for billions warn Vatican’s top science academies in historic call for action
Vatican prepares for climate fight, but real foe is decades old
ANALYSIS: Pope Francis’ desire to address global warming is undoubted, but Papal desire to curb poverty and protect creation is not new
UN chief to address Vatican climate change summit
NEWS: Meeting of top Catholic officials, scientists and economists to lay foundations for upcoming Papal Encyclical on environment in June
Cardinal hints at main themes in Pope’s climate change encyclical
NEWS: Leader of Catholic church will offer leaders hope, says official, and address causes of poverty and environmental degradation
Tonga’s King talks climate change with Pope Francis
NEWS: King of Tonga discusses environment with the Pope, as Vatican gets its first Tongan Cardinal
Catholics across globe to hold 40-day fast for the climate
NEWS: Catholics in 45 countries hope to send a climate message through their Lenten chain of fasting
Pope urged to divest from fossil fuels as he visits Philippines
NEWS: Campaigners call on Pope Francis to show his support for victims of climate change by taking on vested interests
Pope Francis urges progress at Lima climate talks
NEWS: Head of Catholic church delivers message urging unity to delegates, as UN talks enter final hours
Pope Francis laments “sin” of environmental destruction
NEWS: Head of Catholic church warns destruction of rainforests and Earth’s ecosystems is humanity’s greatest challenge
UN to back Pope Francis statement on ‘human ecology’
NEWS: UN will support Pope Francis’ expected encyclical on man’s relationship with the planet, says Christiana Figueres