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Pope Francis: A Legacy of Climate Action and Justice

4/28/2025

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Pope Francis, who left us on April 21, 2025, passionately championed climate action and social justice. His powerful encyclicals, "Laudato Si’" (2015) and "Laudate Deum" (2023), called for urgent global unity in addressing climate change, highlighting the deep connection between caring for our planet and uplifting humanity.

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Pope Francis, who left us on April 21, 2025, passionately championed climate action and social justice. His powerful encyclicals, "Laudato Si’" (2015) and "Laudate Deum" (2023), called for urgent global unity in addressing climate change, highlighting the deep connection between caring for our planet and uplifting humanity.