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WorldA green pope? Vatican calls environmental destruction an 'ecological sin'

The Catholic Church has increasingly backed climate action in recent years, culminating in the Vatican’s signing of the landmark Paris climate agreement in 2022. As Pope Leo concludes a four-day visit to France, FRANCE 24’s Valerie Dekimpe examines the intersection of religion and the environment.

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A green pope? Vatican calls environmental destruction an 'ecological sin'
A green pope? Vatican calls environmental destruction an 'ecological sin'World