Over forty Catholic institutions have announced their imminent divestment from fossil fuels, the largest move of its kind by a faith-based organization, to mark the anniversary of the death of Saint Francis of Assisi. The announcement's timing with Saint Francis's feast day, October 4th, seems fitting for a Catholic Church guided by Pope Francis, who has elevated environmentalism as a key tenet of his papal tenure and chose his title to honor Saint Francis, who is known for his love of the natural...
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