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Pope Leo XIV Urges Climate Action Before Disaster Strikes
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In Short: Pope Leo XIV called for immediate action on climate change during an address to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences.
During a Sept. 24 address to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Pope Leo XIV emphasized the need for proactive measures against climate change, urging the world to act before disasters occur.
The pontiff stressed that climate change is not just an environmental issue but a matter of justice, human dignity, and solidarity among peoples and generations.
Pope Leo XIV called for collaboration among scientists, engineers, economists, physicians, and social scientists, alongside local communities and policymakers, to address climate challenges.
The pope's address also linked climate preparedness to justice for vulnerable communities, encouraging the Pontifical Academy of Sciences to continue its work on climate resilience summits held over the past two years.
What this adds
Pope Leo XIV's call for immediate climate action contrasts with his recent focus on addressing clergy sexual abuse during his visit to Lourdes.
Background
Pope Leo XIV will meet with seven French survivors of clergy sexual abuse during his visit to Lourdes, as critics demand further action.
What's still developing
- “We cannot respond to these challenges only after disaster has already struck,” he said.
- On a 2014 visit to the intergovernmental organization, Pope Francis appealed for the humane treatment of migrants.