Praised Be: Pope Francis’ Climate Encyclical

As we stand at this critical juncture, his holiness Pope Francis has released an encyclical — the highest form of teaching by the Catholic Church – that focuses solely on our relationships with the environment. More than just a theological statement though, it is an awakening for the world to understand how climate change impacts people all over the world, especially the poor. With humanity’s exploitation of the planet’s resources, the world faces ruin without a revolution in hearts and minds. In the Pope’s view, an ethical and economic shift is urgently needed in order to prevent catastrophic climate change and growing inequality. The moral imperative for climate action is true for people of all faiths, from all corners of the world.

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