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Position of the Catholic Church on environmental issues Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) Pope John Paul II Humanity has become more sensitive to the “catastrophe” it is facing, “we must therefore stimulate and sustain the ecological conversion.” (17 January, 2001) Desertification in the Sahel Australian Catholic Bishops “We now urge Catholics as an essential part of their faith commitment to respond with sound judgments and resolute action to the reality of climate change.” (November 2005) Pope Benedict XVI "Before it is too late, it is necessary to make courageous decisions that reflect knowing how to recreate a strong alliance between man and the earth." (2 September 2007) Pope Benedict XVI climate change is a reality “The Church has a responsibility towards creation, .... earth, water and air as gifts of God the Creator meant for everyone, and above all to save mankind from the danger of self-destruction.” (1 January, 2010) Vatican, carbon neutral since 2012 Holy See’s observer to the UN “The scientific evidence for global warming and for humanity's role in the increase of greenhouse gasses becomes ever more unimpeachable,” .... (10 May, 2007) Our Lady of Fatima, Kingsgrove Care for creation in Pastoral Plan Education via workshop + bulletin Energy efficiency 2015, solar panels on presbytery roof. St Charles Parish, Waverley Implementing Catholic Earthcare’s environmental audit tool Will reuse, reduce and recycle water, waste and energy as well as considering offsetting carbon emissions Rahamim Ecological Learning Community, S’s of Mercy, Bathurst Community garden Rainwater harvesting Join local climate action group Minimum use of energy Host workshops Caloundra Catholic parish • • • • Seminar series Energy audit Energy efficiency Joining actions with local groups Solar panels, Caloundra Catholic Ch Solar panels Mount St Benedict’s College, Pennant Hills St Ignatius College, Riverview, Sustainability Festival Pedal powered electricity Catholics participate in mining protests Pope Francis & Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Bartholomew I “We acknowledge in repentance the wrongful mistreatment of our planet, which is tantamount to sin in the eyes of God.” (25 May 2014) Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Parolin (States have) …. “a shared responsibility to protect our planet and the human family, ensuring present and future generations have the possibility of living in a safe and worthy environment.” (23 September, 2014) Pope Francis Mankind has "slapped nature in the face" …. “God always forgives, we men sometimes forgive, nature never forgives. If you slap it, it will always slap you back.” (16 January, 2015)