LEICESTER, United Kingdom – On Tuesday, several Catholic organisations joined other Christian groups in calling on banks to change their practice of financing fossil fuels.
“Banks play an important role in society, from providing institutions like ourselves with services to investing in our economy,” the statement issued by 71 Christian organisations says.
“You hold immense influence and responsibility. However, we believe your financing practices represent a contradiction to our values as faith-based institutions. The earth – our common home – should be cherished and safeguarded. As Christians, we understand that ‘the earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it’ (Psalm 24:1). We are called to act justly with the resources we steward and to care for Creation,” the statement continues.
