The parish priest said the climate crisis "makes it clear that the use of coal and all other fossil fuels needs to end"
The group made the call on the occasion of International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) on October 13
40 days of prayer lead up to next phase of the Laudato Si' Action Platform
The prelates said that the public has “a duty as stewards of all creation” and the “responsibility to protect the weak and the oppressed.”
Living Laudato Si’ Philippines will launch a 40-day prayer campaign on Monday, October 4, Feast of St. Francis
The confrontation underscores growing pressure on global financial institutions to align their portfolios with climate goals
“We challenge aspiring leaders to show genuine commitment to protecting both our environment,” said Fr. Edwin Gariguez
The exhibition runs until April 2026. AKP and its partners plan to hold workshops and seminars alongside the display to further empower communities to lead their own climate initiatives
The gathering opened with an Earth-honoring ritual recognizing the sacredness of creation and the venue.
There is a need to embrace “integral ecology,” which ties environmental protection to social justice and the dignity of future generations