"Christians and all other believers have a specific role to play in proclaiming moral values and in educating people in ecological awareness, which is none other than responsibility toward self, toward others, toward creation."

- Pope John Paul II, June 10, 2002

Catholic Catechism

"The dominion granted by the Creator over the mineral, vegetable, and animal resources of the universe cannot be separated from the respect for moral obligations, including those toward generations to come."

No. 2456

"O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures."

"Even as we rejoice in earth's goodness and in the beauty of nature, stewardship places upon us responsibility for the well-being of all God's creatures."

- US Catholic Bishops