Papal encyclical reinforces moral impetus to the growing movement for fossil fuel divestment

Papal encyclical reinforces moral impetus to the growing movement for fossil fuel divestment
Fossil fuel divestment campaigners expect the release of Pope Francis’ climate encyclical this week to add momentum and moral weight to the fast growing movement, as well as help expand its reach in faith communities around the world.
In the encyclical, to be released on Thursday in six languages, the Pope is expected to call for an ethical and economic revolution to prevent catastrophic climate change and growing inequality. With 1.2 billion Catholics in the world, and the Pope’s electrifying reputation, the encyclical is already causing major shockwaves even before its release. ….