Caring For God's Creation

The impact of climate change falls heaviest on the world’s poor. As Catholics, our faith demands prudent action. Our cars and power plants, more energy consumption and waste—we’re leaving a bigger carbon footprint. Scientists tell us that means more climate change. Here and around the world, it is the poor who will be hit hardest. With more droughts, floods, hunger and joblessness. As faithful Catholics, we have a moral obligation to care for both Creation and the poor. Pope Benedict XVI insists, “Before it is too late, it is necessary to make courageous decisions” to curb climate change.

The following websites further explore the Catholic Church's teaching on the environment.

United States Bishops' Documents

The Catholic Coalition on Climate Change

The St. Francis Pledge