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Pope Francis: Climate Justice Champion Leaves Lasting Legacy

4/23/2025

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Pope Francis, who died at 88, was a passionate champion for climate justice, framing it as a moral imperative. His groundbreaking 2015 encyclical, "Laudato Si'," connected environmental and social challenges, igniting worldwide activism. His enduring legacy inspires Catholic environmental movements and calls on affluent nations to confront climate change with accountability and urgency.

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Pope Francis, who died at 88, was a passionate champion for climate justice, framing it as a moral imperative. His groundbreaking 2015 encyclical, "Laudato Si'," connected environmental and social challenges, igniting worldwide activism. His enduring legacy inspires Catholic environmental movements and calls on affluent nations to confront climate change with accountability and urgency.