From Catholic Relief Services ... Save the Date: Take Action on St. Francis’ Feast Day

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Save the Date: Take Action on St. Francis’ Feast Day

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The theme for Pope Francis’ message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees reminds us that the decision to leave one’s home should be a free choice. But this isn’t the case for millions of our sisters and brothers affected by climate change.

On Wednesday, October 4 — the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi — we will lift our voices together by emailing Congress to address the climate crisis and its impact on our global family.

It’s predicted that climate change could displace more than a billion people by 2050—less than 30 years away. In our own country, we’ve seen communities destroyed and thousands of people displaced by wildfires, record flooding and hurricanes. Around the world, families with even fewer resources struggle to survive in the face of more frequent and severe weather events.

We need as many people as possible to lift their voices to ensure Congress prioritizes this global issue that affects all of us. Will you share about this day of action on social media and invite friends and family to participate?

Copy this message and post on social media:

Extreme weather devastates homes and undermines farming efforts, forcing millions of people around the world to leave their homes in search of food, work and safety. Together, we can make a difference. Join me on Oct. 4 for Catholic Relief Services’ Email Congress Day to lift our voices as one, urging Congress to address climate change’s impact on our global family. Sign up to join this important day of advocacy action: https://bit.ly/45nJX40 #OnePlanetOneFamily Share Thank you for your commitment to creating transformational change together!

Prayerfully,

Catholic Relief Services, and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops