Catholics across globe to hold 40-day fast for the climate

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Last updated on 17 February 2015, 12:09 pm

Catholics in 45 countries hope to send a climate message through their Lenten chain of fasting

By Sophie Yeo

Catholics across the world will take part in a 40-day fast during Lent to raise awareness of climate change.

A chain of one-day fasts will sweep across 45 countries between Ash Wednesday and Easter, beginning in Peru and ending up in Botswana.

“We think it is very important that Catholics understand climate change and the importance of the UN negotiations in Paris,” said Ciara Shannon, who is coordinating a Hong Kong fast on 23 February.

The action has been organised by the Global Catholic Climate Movement.

Fasting carries a particular significance for Christians during this period, who traditionally give something up in remembrance of the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert.


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1. It'd be great if the fast could spread beyond just Catholics for Lent

A fast to save the planet.