EarthBeat Weekly: In midterms, Catholic voters must keep national parks in mind

EarthBeat Weekly Your weekly newsletter about faith and climate change October 16, 2026   In midterms, Catholic voters must keep national parks in mind by Stephanie J. Peddicord Attacks on the National Park Service are just tip of the iceberg of ecological sins, and a specifically Catholic issue. Read more here »     When it comes to creation, we need to be more pious by Daniel P. Horan St. Bonaventure's characterization of St. Francis' ecological piety highlights virtue of kinship. Read more here »   Sustainability award bearing Pope Leo's name spotlights his own environmental record by Brian Roewe The new Pope Leo Sustainability Medal, created by Villanova University, puts a spotlight not just on its inaugural recipient but on how Leo has situated environmental concern for the church during his papacy so far. Read more here »   President Trump is both attacking green energy and helping it by Thomas Reese, Religion News Service Before the war with Iran, the world was moving to green energy because it was cheaper. Now it is a stampede, impelled by both economics and national security. Read more here »   A spotted sandpiper dances as I birdwatch with Kierkegaard by Nikolas Dahmen The Danish Christian thinker Søren Kierkegaard envisioned birds as teachers worthy of our attention. What can birdwatching teach us about joy? Read more here »   Featured Advertisers Enhance your ministry and advance your degree. Explore flexible online certificate and degree programs at Saint Vincent Seminary. What should Catholics consider when voting in the 2026 midterm elections? Join NCR for a conversation with expert panelists on Oct. 19 at 2 PM ET / 1 PM CT.   Advertisement