By Editorial,
Pope Francis has told the UN Climate Change Conference that the destruction of the environment is an offense against God.
Pope, in a message delivered on his behalf by Secretary of State Pietro Cardinal Parolin told world leaders gathered in the United Arab Emirates that the destruction of the environment is a “sin that is not only personal but also structural, one that greatly endangers all human beings, especially the most vulnerable in our midst and threatens to unleash a conflict between generations.
Pope Francis had personally planned to attend COP28 but he was reportedly advised not to because of an infection in his lungs.
In a message translated into several languages including Italian, English, Arabic, and Spanish he regretted that he was not attending in person.
The Pope went on to deliver his heartfelt appeal “Let us choose life! Let us choose the future! May we be attentive to the cry of the earth, we have a grave responsibility.
The World Meteorological report this week said we are suffering from more extreme heat from both the land and ocean. END.
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The church and governments should be united to fight against environmental degredation.