In November 2022, the Vatican participated in the Climate Change Summit of the United Nations in Sharm el-Sheikh. Secretary of State, Cardinal Parolin represented the Church state at the event. Before the Vatican had officially joined the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, vowing to cut its greenhouse gas-emissions. In his address to world leaders, the Cardinal reminded the audience of Pope Francis’ public commitment from this September. By 2050, the Vatican should produce zero greenhouse emissions.
Laudato Si – the Love of Creation
Receive the most important news from EWTN Vatican via WhatsApp. It has become increasingly difficult to see Catholic news on social media. Subscribe to our free channel today
Share
Would you like to receive the latest updates on the Pope and the Vatican
Receive articles and updates from our EWTN Newsletter.
More news related to this article
Pope Francis: Mary goes before us on the journey of life
During his Angelus address on the solemnity of the Assumption, Pope Francis reminded Catholics that the Blessed Virgin Mary always “goes before us on the journey.”
Restoring the Vatican Museums
The 40th Anniversary of the Patrons of the Arts of the Vatican Museums
Bourbon, Bluegrass, and the Bible: The Hillbilly Thomists play in Rome
Father Thomas Joseph White is a Founder and member of the Hillbilly Thomists. When asked by EWTN Vatican
Holy See to UN: Christians are the most persecuted community in the world
The Holy See’s permanent observer to the UN provided statistics demonstrating the extent of the persecution of Christians
‘Come back to the Holy Land’: Custos calls pilgrims to visit land of Jesus
Here is a roundup of Catholic world news from the past week that you might have missed: ‘Come
War in the Holy Land
An interview with the Auxiliary Bishop of Jerusalem