Story perspectives

Vatican Urges Mining Divestment to Combat Environmental Injustice

3/21/2026

50 5

Summary

Story summary

On March 20, 2026, the Vatican launched a campaign urging divestment from mining due to environmental damage and poverty in the Global South.
Cardinal Fabio Baggio of the Vatican emphasized ethical investment and mining's links to social injustices.
Yolanda Flores, an Aymara community member, said water contamination from mining endangers her children.
The campaign involves more than 40 faith-based organizations and aligns with Pope Francis's 2015 encyclical on environmental protection.

1 of 1

Story summary

On March 20, 2026, the Vatican launched a campaign urging divestment from mining due to environmental damage and poverty in the Global South.
Cardinal Fabio Baggio of the Vatican emphasized ethical investment and mining's links to social injustices.
Yolanda Flores, an Aymara community member, said water contamination from mining endangers her children.
The campaign involves more than 40 faith-based organizations and aligns with Pope Francis's 2015 encyclical on environmental protection.