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https://www.npr.org/2023/11/21/ [login to see] /cop28-pope-francis-climate-change-environment
"Activist" and "pope." Historically, these are not two words that go together. But they have over the past decade, especially when it comes to climate change.
Who is he? Jorge Mario Bergoglio. AKA Pontifex. AKA the Pope.
What's the big deal? For years, Pope Francis has been using his position to raise awareness of climate change. Now, he's going to COP — the United Nations' annual climate conference.
"Activist" and "pope." Historically, these are not two words that go together. But they have over the past decade, especially when it comes to climate change.
Who is he? Jorge Mario Bergoglio. AKA Pontifex. AKA the Pope.
What's the big deal? For years, Pope Francis has been using his position to raise awareness of climate change. Now, he's going to COP — the United Nations' annual climate conference.
Pope Francis: Climate activist?
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
"MANILA, Philippines – Many are familiar with Pope Francis’ love for the poor and his commitment to a simple lifestyle, but did you know that he is also a devoted activist for climate change awareness and a passionate environmentalist?
In fact, the leader of the Catholic Church has promised that his first encyclical will be about climate change. Vatican insiders say it could be released early this year, in time to influence an important international climate change conference to be held in Paris in December 2015.
It’s no coincidence that one of the Pope’s first travels for the year will be to the Philippines, recently ranked the country most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. He’ll be making a visit to Tacloban City, ground zero of Super Typhoon Haiyan, said to be one of the strongest storms to make landfall."...
"MANILA, Philippines – Many are familiar with Pope Francis’ love for the poor and his commitment to a simple lifestyle, but did you know that he is also a devoted activist for climate change awareness and a passionate environmentalist?
In fact, the leader of the Catholic Church has promised that his first encyclical will be about climate change. Vatican insiders say it could be released early this year, in time to influence an important international climate change conference to be held in Paris in December 2015.
It’s no coincidence that one of the Pope’s first travels for the year will be to the Philippines, recently ranked the country most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. He’ll be making a visit to Tacloban City, ground zero of Super Typhoon Haiyan, said to be one of the strongest storms to make landfall."...
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