The Pope calls to protect the environment
Pope Francis has expressed his concern for the environment and stated that its destruction is an offense to God. During an audience with members of the Pontifical Academies of Sciences and Social Sciences, the Pope highlighted the importance of taking action to address the climate crisis and promote climate resilience.
A call to work for a culture of life
The Pope has raised a dilemma in the form of a double question: “Are we working for a culture of life? Or for a culture of death?” He pointed out that the destruction of the environment is a sin that affects not only at a personal level, but also structurally. He highlighted the inequality of access to resources between men and women and affirmed that women are also agents of resilience. To address this problem, the Pope has proposed the restructuring and reduction of the debt, as well as the development of a new global financial charter before 2025 (https://www.softcatala.org/resum-de-textos-en-catala /).
The importance of dialogue between Catholics and Orthodox
The Pope has also highlighted the importance of dialogue between Catholics and Orthodox, especially among young people. During a meeting with the Apostolikì Diakonia of the Church of Greece, the Pope praised cultural collaboration initiatives between Catholics and Orthodox and affirmed that young people can improve relations between the two communities. He emphasized that young people, with hope based on faith, can break the barriers that have separated Catholics and Orthodox for centuries.
Sport as genuine competition
Finally, the Pope emphasized the importance of sport as a genuine competition and affirmed that this competition must not be corrupted by other interests. In a message to participants in a conference on sport and spirituality, the Pope encouraged participants to put their lives on the line through sport.
