Catholic Bishops Address Climate Crisis and Church Practices

Swiss Bishop Charles Morerod of the dioceses of Lausanne, Geneva and Fribourg warned that Europe faces an urgent climate emergency after weeks of scorching heat and devastating forest fires. He linked the Pope’s encyclical *Laudato Si’* to the call for sobriety and urged the faithful to take the planet’s suffering seriously.

Italian Bishop Stefano Russo of Velletri‑Segni and Frascati issued a public notice urging Catholics not to attend chapels of the Society of Saint Pius X, arguing that the warning concerns broader problems within the Church rather than a small group of believers. He criticized the organization’s influence and framed the directive as a protective measure for the faithful.