Climate Politics
Pope Leo XIV Calls for ‘Ecological Conversion’ to Face Climate Change
The Pope reaffirmed the Vatican’s commitment to fighting global warming in his first major climate speech, even as parts of the world backslide on cutting emissions.
Pope Leo XIV during an audience with members of the international media.
Photographer: Alessia Pierdomenico/BloombergIn his first major climate speech, Pope Leo XIV renewed the Vatican’s vow to remain at the forefront of the movement to halt global warming.
“We must shift from collecting data to caring, and from environmental discourses to an ecological conversion that transforms both personal and communal lifestyles,” Pope Leo XIV said on Tuesday, standing in front of a melting block of ice at the Vatican. He spoke at the opening of the Raising Hope for Climate Justice conference.