Pope: May 'cry of the Earth' be heard at UN climate summit

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Sunday urged people to pray so that “the cry of the Earth” is heard at the U.N. climate summit getting underway in Glasgow, Scotland.

Francis in comments to the public in St. Peter’s Square, on Sunday, noted that it was the first day of the crucial gathering. He told the crowd: “Let us pray so that the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor” is heard by summit participants.

“May this encounter yield efficient answers offering concrete hope to future generations,” the pope said. Francis has made care for the planet’s fragile environment a key plank of his papacy.

In Rome Sunday, leaders of the G-20 nations accounting for 75% of greenhouse emissions were negotiating on what commitments they’re willing to make to contain rising global temperatures.



Pope Francis delivers his blessing as he recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St.Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)


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[Mysterian]

1. That's a wonderful sentiment

but world leaders only hear the cries of billionaires, especially gas, oil and coal CEOs.

[riversedge]

2. Love this phase "cry of the Earth"

[canetoad]

3. Yeah, me too

Never, ever thought I'd have more repect for the Pope than for many of the world's politicians.

[Autumn]

4. Just as politicians and leaders have ignored the cries of the people the

'cry of Mother Earth' will be ignored till her last dying gasp.

[Javaman]

5. the earth will be fine, our existence on it is what is threatened.

we keep shitting in the stew, we will eventually end up dead.