In the end, Pope Francis offers a few words about possible solutions to the global ecological crisis. Instead, he ends Laudato Deum ominously: “Praise God” is the title of this letter. For when human beings claim to take God’s place, they become their own worst enemies.”
What if the whole environmental movement is being manipulated by corporate interest, which is its purported arch-enemy?
Bishops agreed not to allow the financial resources of Catholic institutions to be invested in favor of coal-fired power plants and mining companies. They also announced the creation of an ‘ecology desk’ in all diocesan social action centers, which would make ecology their special concern.
At least four bishops whose dioceses have investments in coal have vowed to divest their funds immediately.
