https://freerepublic.com/tag/optionalfast/ en-us Thu, 5 Nov 2026 16:02:05 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/4401921/posts Vatican promotes climate agenda with Lenten ‘carbon fast’ Vatican officials promoted a 40-day 'carbon fast' during Lent while unveiling plans to utilize AI to monitor global parish eco-commitments.The Holy See celebrated the expansion of its global ecological platform by showcasing artificial intelligence surveillance tools and promoting an eco-substitute for Lenten penance, urging faithful to replace traditional mortification with a “carbon fast.”On November 4, the Holy See Press Office hosted a press conference to mark the fifth anniversary of the Laudato Si’ Action Platform (LSAP), a digital framework launched by the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development. Officials announced that over... LifeSite News https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-religion/4401921/posts#comment Thu, 5 Nov 2026 16:02:05 GMT