The United Nations 29th Conference of the Parties, or “COP 29,” will take place November 11-22 in Azerbaijan to discuss efforts to combat climate change and how to assist the most vulnerable to these impacts. Please consider offering this prayer from the UK’s Catholic Agency for Overseas Development (CAFOD):
Prayer for the COP29 Climate Summit
God of blessings,
the universe sings of your glory.
Deepen our gratitude for all you have made
and awaken in us a renewed commitment
to care for the earth and each other.
Inspire world leaders at COP29,
with openness to listen to those most affected by climate change
and with courage to act urgently and wisely,
so that our common home may be healed and restored
and all people, and generations to come, may delight in it.
For possible intercessions to be used at Mass during this timeframe, go to https://cafod.org.uk/pray/prayer-resources/cop29-intercessions.
Learn more about international involvement from Catholic Relief Services at https://www.crs.org/get-involved/campaigns/climate-change.