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VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- When it comes to safeguarding creation, there is no time to waste -- humanity either must live up to its responsibility or continue on a path of self-destruction, Pope Francis said, commemorating Earth Day with a video message.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- The costs of harming nature are greater than any economic benefits drawn from such exploitation, said Cardinal Peter Turkson.

In 2020, there was a 67% increase in the number of murders of indigenous leaders, compared to 2019.

SÃO PAULO (CNS) -- Less than a week before the U.S.-sponsored Leaders Summit on Climate, environmental and religious leaders said they are worried about talks on how to preserve the region and are asking government officials from the U.S. and the Amazon to look at kindly at the rainforest and its peoples.

SÃO PAULO (CNS) -- More than 93 Catholic investors from around the world are calling on the Brazilian government to better protect the Amazon and the rights of its Indigenous population.

Everyone is responsible for caring for the world's oceans, which are fundamental to supporting life on the planet, said a panel of speakers at a Vatican conference.

More investment and action are needed to ensure people have access to clean and safe water for drinking and sanitation, said the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.