Today marks the conclusion of our Summer Advocacy Campaign! This month, thousands of faithful Catholics took action to protect creation and human dignity. And on Friday, we delivered almost 2500 signatures to the EPA. Learn more & get involved in future actions here: mailchi.mp/7cedb808d97e...

This week we are spotlighting Young Adult Advisory Board Member Marylu Vazquez! Marylu is a full-time community organizer with Industrial Areas Foundation and "loves getting to promote the common good and use her faith as a channel for change." Learn more: catholicclimatecovenant.org/programs/you...

As #AI datacenters are being built across the US, the EPA has proposed changes to permitting rules that could make it easier for companies to begin constructing large projects like these without major permits. YOU can act by adding your name to our letter to the EPA: mailchi.mp/5b84655cbf9d...

In response to the continued dehumanization and violence toward our immigrant sisters and brothers at the hands of ICE, we have published (another) statement reaffirming our commitment to defending the dignity of every human person. Full statement here: catholicclimatecovenant.org/press-releas...

As many of our skies are being blanketed in smoke from the Canadian wildfires, let us be reminded that the health of our planet and the health of our communities are inseparable. Poor air quality is a justice issue, and the effects of climate change are hurting the most vulnerable first and worst.

Let's talk about energy! ⚡️🪫🔌 This summer especially, many of us are worried about climate change, the increasing energy use by AI data centers, and their impact on energy affordability. Join us on Tuesday, 7/21 at 2 ET for a webinar on these important conversations. Register at bit.ly/LetsTalkEnergy

It's about that time - time for our July Newsletter! Packed full of updates, opportunities for action, and your monthly dose of creation care news, you won't want to skip this one. Read it here: mailchi.mp/catholicclim... #EcoCatholic

Happy Feast Day of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, the patron saint of ecology, Indigenous Peoples, and care for creation. Today we honor and pray to St. Kateri: guide our work to care for our common home, so desperately in need of our care. Learn more: www.kateri.org/our-patron-s... #EcoCatholic

Action Alert! Speak out against the "Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026" - legislation that would shield fossil fuel companies from legal accountability for climate-related harms. Send a message to your Members of Congress today! Learn more and use your voice at bit.ly/NoImmunityforFF #EcoCatholic

Do you know a young artist? 🎨 In celebration of the Jubilee Year of St. Francis, we are holding a Youth Art Contest open to youth K-12 and inspired by the theme, "Creation Sings!" All art is welcome. There will be cash prizes across all age categories. Learn more at bit.ly/FrancisYouthArtContest

Interested in advocacy? All are welcome! Join our Encounter for Our Common Home July meeting - it will include a policy briefing and preparation/training for you to meet with your Members of Congress during the August recess to encourage them to care for our common home 🌎

🚨 Action Alert! Help us raise concerns as people of faith about recent EPA rollbacks and the de-prioritization of environmental protections. Learn more and add your name to a letter to #EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin at bit.ly/SignEPALetter #EcoCatholic

Today we launch our summer advocacy campaign: For Our Common Home and the Common Good! Over the coming weeks we will promote different actions on behalf of God's creation, from standing up against recent EPA rollbacks, to AI datacenters, to Big Oil. Learn more here: mailchi.mp/catholicclim...

This #WorldOceansDay 🌊 we join the seas in praise and in protest. Let our faith move us to protect our oceans and all who depend on them! #EcoCatholic

Don't miss this important conversation TOMORROW, June 9th at 7:30 pm ET, as we discuss Pope Leo's new encyclical and deeper questions about our relationship with God, each other, creation, and technology. Register to attend at bit.ly/MagHumWeb #EcoCatholic

Our June newsletter is here! ☀️ Be sure to read the opening reflection by Kayla, our Director of Advocacy and Youth Mobilization, and explore the latest updates, upcoming events, and ways to put your faith into action for our common home: mailchi.mp/catholicclim... #EcoCatholic

Coal ash pollution threatens clean water, public health, and already vulnerable communities living near disposal sites. And the EPA is proposing to weaken existing safeguards. Join Sarah and other Catholics raising our voices against this proposal by June 10th: mailchi.mp/catholicclim...

#MagnificaHumanitas invites each of us into a conversation about how to be most fully human in a world where AI is growing at an unchecked rate, elite and non-state actors control data, and the common good is not prioritized. Join us on 6/9 at 7:30 ET! Register to attend at bit.ly/MagHumWeb

In #MagnificaHumanitas, Pope Leo situates our moment of technological "advancement" against the backdrop of Catholic social teaching and the sanctity of both God's people and God's planet. Read more on the environmental themes in EarthBeat: www.ncronline.org/news/ai-ency... #EcoCatholic

In AI encyclical, Pope Leo warns of tech, data center threats to creation

In Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo said, "Technology has the power to heal, connect, educate and protect our common home; but it can also divide, exclude and generate new forms of injustice."

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In #MagnificaHumanitas, Pope Leo offers a clear acknowledgement of the environmental costs of AI. And this reminder is urgent, as our technology use relies on vast amounts of energy, water, land, and infrastructure and its impacts are felt most by vulnerable communities & ecosystems.

With his new encyclical, Pope Leo XIV makes a case for resisting AI on grounds far beyond religion; he argues for the importance of human fallibility and struggle, @galbeckerman.bsky.social writes:

The Pope Is Now the World’s Most Famous Humanist

Leo XIV’s encyclical about artificial intelligence makes a strong argument in favor of human fallibility.

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Want to dive into the new #MagnificaHumanitas encyclical, but don't know where to start? Check out our webpage with summaries, videos, and other resources: catholicclimatecovenant.org/resources/ma... #EcoCatholic

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Pope Leo XVI’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas (“Magnificent Humanity“), On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence), was released on May 25th, 2026. In it, Pope Leo...

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What does social justice look like today? In #MagnificaHumanitas, Pope Leo gives us an idea. He also highlights the interconnected issues of migration, climate change, and human dignity to remind us that caring for our common home must also include care for those who are forced to leave theirs.

Happy Anniversary of #LaudatoSi'! 11 years ago Pope Francis called us to bold and urgent action on climate change. As we celebrate #Pentecost today, and prepare for Pope Leo's new encyclical #MagnificaHumanitas tomorrow, let us live up to our call as Catholics to care for the world & for each other.

Why is AI company Anthropic helping launch Pope Leo XIV's encyclical?

Why is AI company Anthropic helping launch Pope Leo XIV's encyclical?

Anthropic "has really staked their position as the ethical AI company, saying no to the U.S. government when it comes to lethal autonomous weapon systems … and against mass surveillance of Americans,"...

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In a rare show of global unity, countries adopt landmark climate ruling

In a rare show of global unity, countries adopt landmark climate ruling

Despite U.S. opposition, an overwhelming majority of nations agreed that failing to address climate change could be grounds to seek reparations.

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This #LaudatoSiWeek is an invitation to turn faith into action for our common home. Our recent blog post includes action steps & prayers to fully embrace our call to be caretakers of our neighbors and our planet, this week and beyond. Read it here: catholicclimatecovenant.org/blogs/from-h...

#LaudatoSiWeek continues! This week we are reminded of the pressing need for ecological justice, as climate change is, in Pope Francis's words, "one of the principal challenges facing humanity in our day." Check out this communication from the USCCB for more: mailchi.mp/usccb/findin...

#LaudatoSiWeek is underway! This year, the invitation is simple: Take one concrete action for our common home. Not sure where to start? The Laudato Si’ Action Platform helps you find actions that fit your context, and make them count. Take your first step today: laudatosiweek.org

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Happy #LaudatoSiWeek in celebration of the 11th anniversary of Laudato Si'! We work every day to honor Pope Francis’ call to hear the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor, and to respond with faith and bold, urgent action for our common home. Will you join us?

Pope Leo XIV will personally present his first major teaching document on AI's ethical challenges alongside the co-founder of the AI research company that recently thrust into a public clash with the Trump administration.

Pope Leo to present his encyclical on AI alongside Anthropic co-founder

Pope Leo XIV will personally present his first major teaching document on AI's ethical challenges alongside the co-founder of the AI research company that recently thrust into a public clash with the ...

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