Out of 85 dioceses across the country, 68 have existing ecology desks as of 2023, but only 29 are functioning with a clear ecology program
The priest called for a concerted global effort to address the severe challenges posed by climate change and poverty in Asia
The demonstrators marched from the provincial capitol grounds to the Borongan Cathedral for the celebration of the Holy Mass
“The cry against landlessness … is stronger if the bishops will rally behind the peasants”
Super Typhoon Noru weakened into a typhoon after hitting the Sierra Madre mountain range in Dingalan, Aurora province
According to the Climate Shift Index: Ocean, these elevated temperatures were made “up to 40 times more likely by human-caused climate change.”
Central to their demand is the New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG), a financial mechanism to replace the $100 billion annual pledge
His participation, Caritas Philippines said, demonstrates the Church’s dedication to amplifying Filipino voices in the global climate dialogue
“This moment is not just a remembrance of the challenges we faced but a celebration of the resilience and unity”
“In light of the relentless disasters that continue to devastate our country, it has become increasingly clear that our focus must extend beyond mere resilience”