Three ways Pope Francis influenced the global climate movement

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The late Pope was one of the world's most powerful advocates for global environmental action and a player in international climate talks

The death of Pope Francis has been announced by the Vatican. I first met the late Pope Francis at the Vatican after a conference called Saving Our Common Home and the Future of Life on Earth in July 2018....

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