For decades, Europe has helped shape the global commitment to care for our common home. Today, that leadership matters more than ever.
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A Defining Moment for Europe
The European Union has long stood at the forefront of environmental responsibility and leadership, inspired by the values of its founders.
But today, that leadership is being tested.
At a time when climate ambition risks being weakened, the question is no longer what Europe believes—
but whether it will act in accordance with those values.
This is a moment to:
- Reaffirm commitment
- Strengthen credibility
- Lead with integrity
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One Voice
Catholic communities across the Global South, alongside Europe and Oceania, have issued the Manifesto for Our Common Home—a powerful expression of faith, justice, and urgency.
For many, climate change is not a future concern. It is already affecting lives, communities, and peace.
Their message is not one of division, but of communion. A reminder that care for creation is not optional. It is central to our faith.
A reminder that care for creation is not optional.
It is central to our faith.
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The Coalition
Organizations Standing for Climate Leadership
Across Europe, Christian institutions are coming together to reaffirm their commitment to care for our common home.
Each organization represents a shared commitment: to act with integrity,
to lead with credibility, and to remain faithful to our common home.
04 What It Means to Be Part of This Coalition
For Organizations
By endorsing, your organization commits to:
– Sharing this initiative with your community
– Encouraging meaningful engagement
– Standing publicly for climate responsibility
– Aligning with the values expressed in the Manifesto
Organizations
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Leadership Is Measured by Action
Europe’s voice carries weight. Its choices shape global ambition. To remain credible, leadership must be:
Consistent with values
Visible in action
Shared across institutions
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Read our Call
European faith communities are raising their voices against injustice and standing in solidarity with people affected by violence, climate change, extractivism, and conflicts driven by fossil fuel dependence. The call urges the European Union to uphold its founding values of human rights, peace, and human dignity by taking decisive action to accelerate a just transition away from fossil fuels, tax colossal fossil fuel profits, and protect the future of our common home.
Be Part of Europe’s
Leadership Moment
This is a moment to stand together— as institutions, as communities, as a Church. To be faithful not only in words, but in action.
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