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August 9, 2015

Protecting the environment goes beyond climate change

Br. Jaazeal Jakosalem works in youth ministry in Cebu City and Negros Island in the Philippines, educating Filipino youth about Church teaching on the environment. Youth in Jakosalem’s program paint murals to spread the word about climate change and environmental degradation.

Whether motivated by Canadian garbage, Canadian mines or devastating typhoons linked to global warming, Pope Francis’ environmental encyclical has emboldened the fight in the Philippines for environmental justice, said an advisor to the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines.

Published in Canada
June 28, 2015

Wise words for society: ‘Thou shalt not waste’

When Angela Saldanha was growing up in India, nothing went to waste. It’s a lesson we need to learn today.

Generations ago we lived by the words “waste not, want not.” Our grandparents were frugal people. Not us. We are throw-away people.

Published in Canada
June 21, 2015

King’s puts another green notch in its belt

The Darryl J. King Student Life Centre at King’s University College in London, Ont., has received a LEED Silver designation.

King’s University College has always been green, said principal David Sylvester, not just in its school colours but also in practice.

Published in Education
February 10, 2015

Inequity is root of all evil in economies, policies, hunger, Pope says

Job seekers stand in line to meet with prospective employers Oct. 24 at a career fair in New York City.

VATICAN CITY - To find real solutions to today's problems, people need to address the root evils plaguing the world: unjust economies, financial speculation and systems that create inequity, Pope Francis said.

Published in Vatican