{"id":2114339,"date":"2023-12-02T21:28:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-03T02:28:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/climate-change-has-run-amok-pope-francis\/"},"modified":"2023-12-02T21:30:29","modified_gmt":"2023-12-03T02:30:29","slug":"climate-change-has-run-amok-pope-francis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/climate-change-has-run-amok-pope-francis\/","title":{"rendered":"Pope Francis: Climate change is out of control"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fclimate-change-has-run-amok-pope-francis%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2114339&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Pope Francis Urges\u2062 Decisive Action \u200bon Climate\u200b Change at UN COP28<\/h2>\n<p>In his powerful remarks to the United Nations \u200cCOP28 on Saturday, Pope\u2062 Francis delivered a passionate message, declaring that \u2062the \u2062climate has &#8220;run amok&#8221; and emphasizing the \u200curgent need for &#8220;a decisive\u2062 acceleration\u200b of ecological \u2063transition.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Despite being\u2064 unable to attend the \u200dconference \u200bdue\u200c to health reasons, the 86-year-old pope prepared a speech that was delivered \u2062by Cardinal\u2064 Secretary of State Pietro\u200b Parolin \u200din Dubai, United Arab Emirates.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;The\u200d drive to produce and possess has become an obsession, resulting in an inordinate greed that has made the environment the object of unbridled exploitation,&#8221;\u2063 the pope stated. &#8220;The climate, run amok, is crying\u2063 out to \u2063us to halt this illusion\u200b of\u2062 omnipotence. Let us\u2062 once more\u2064 recognize our limits, with humility and \u200dcourage, \u2063as the sole path to a life of authentic fulfillment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>A recent report by \u2063the National Oceanic\u200c and \u2062Atmospheric Administration revealed that the 10\u2064 warmest years\u2063 on record have \u2062all\u200c occurred \u2063since 2010, with the \u2064rate of warming per\u200d decade since 1981 being more than twice as fast as \u2063it was since \u20621880.<\/p>\n<p>Francis\u200b emphasized the need for a transformative breakthrough, stating, \u200c&#8221;It is essential \u2064that there \u2064be a breakthrough\u200b that is \u2063not a partial change of course, but rather a new way of making progress together.&#8221; \u200dHe\u2063 proposed that world leaders\u200d prioritize energy efficiency, \u200crenewable sources, the elimination of fossil fuels,\u2064 and education in \u200dlifestyles that are less dependent on them.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The remedy is\u2062 good politics: If an example\u2063 of concreteness \u200cand cohesiveness comes\u200d from the top, this will benefit the base, where many people, especially the \u2062young, are already dedicated to\u200d caring \u200bfor our common home,&#8221; Francis added.<\/p>\n<h3>United States\u200d Vice President Kamala Harris Commits $3 Billion \u200cto Green \u2062Climate Fund<\/h3>\n<p>Notably, United States Vice President Kamala Harris attended the conference \u2064and made a significant pledge of $3\u2062 billion to \u2062the Green Climate \u200bFund. This\u200c fund serves as \u2062a crucial financial mechanism for supporting developing nations\u2063 in reducing their reliance on \u2064fossil fuels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\">The Washington Examiner<\/a><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Pope Francis connect the climate crisis with \u200cother global challenges\u200d such as poverty and migration<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Is recovery from surgery, Pope Francis sent his message via video recording, illustrating the gravity he attaches to this pressing\u2064 issue. \u200bThe Pope&#8217;s speech served as a rallying cry \u2064for world leaders, urging them to take concrete actions to combat climate change and protect the planet for future generations.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout his speech, Pope Francis highlighted the devastating impact \u200bof climate change on the Earth and its inhabitants. He emphasized the need for immediate action to mitigate the\u200c effects of global warming, stating\u2062 that &#8220;the discourse\u200d and \u200cinitiatives are insufficient&#8221; in the face of the climate crisis. The Pope stressed that the time for half-hearted measures and empty promises has long passed, and that bold and decisive action\u2064 is now imperative.<\/p>\n<p>Drawing on his moral authority and the teachings\u200c of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis called \u2063upon world leaders to prioritize the common good and \u2064act in solidarity with the most vulnerable populations who\u2064 bear the brunt of climate \u200cchange. He emphasized the moral responsibility to safeguard the environment, saying, &#8220;we must not exploit nature but rather promote her full potential.&#8221; The Pope encouraged a shift away from a consumerist mindset and towards\u2063 sustainable practices that\u2063 preserve and nurture the Earth.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Pope Francis emphasized the interconnectedness of the climate crisis with other pressing global issues such \u2062as poverty, inequality, and migration. He stressed the need for a comprehensive approach that addresses the root causes of these challenges and fosters global cooperation. The Pope urged countries to\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kemp-extends-gas-tax-suspension-to-fight-disastrous-effects-of-bidenomics\/\" title=\"Kemp extends gas tax suspension to fight 'disastrous effects of Bidenomics'\">prioritize renewable energy sources<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/buttigieg-becomes-the-first-millennial-confirmed-to-a-cabinet-position\/\" title=\"Buttigieg Becomes The First Millennial Confirmed To A Cabinet Position\">reduce greenhouse gas emissions<\/a>, and \u200cinvest in sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p>Pope Francis&#8217;s involvement in the UN COP28 conference brings further\u2063 attention and urgency to the climate crisis. His moral leadership and \u2064commitment to environmental issues have gained him immense \u200drespect and influence worldwide. As the leader of over one\u200c billion Catholics, his \u2064call for action resonates deeply with people of all faiths and backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p>In concluding his address, Pope \u200cFrancis\u2064 urged all participants at \u2064UN COP28 to embrace \u200ca \u2064culture of eco-conversion, transforming their minds and hearts to prioritize\u200d the well-being of the planet. He emphasized the need for openness, dialogue, and collaboration among nations and organizations to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/artificial-intelligence-will-be-at-center-of-future-financial-crises-sec-chairman-warns\/\" title=\"SEC Chairman warns that Artificial Intelligence will play a pivotal role in future financial crises.\">develop effective strategies<\/a> for\u2063 combating climate change.<\/p>\n<p>The Pope&#8217;s impassioned plea for decisive action on climate change sends\u2063 a powerful message to both world leaders and individuals alike. His words serve as a reminder that this is not merely a \u200dtechnical or political issue, but a matter of human survival and\u2062 the protection of our common home. The call to address climate change\u200b with urgency and determination echoes the growing consensus among scientists and environmentalists worldwide.<\/p>\n<p>The challenge now \u2064lies\u2062 in translating this powerful rhetoric into\u2063 tangible\u2062 actions. World leaders must heed the Pope&#8217;s call and\u200d commit to implementing policies that limit global warming, protect ecosystems, and promote sustainable \u2064development. Individuals must embrace a more conscious and responsible lifestyle that\u2063 minimizes their carbon \u2062footprint and supports environmentally-friendly\u200d initiatives.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2064the face of the unprecedented challenges posed by climate change,\u2063 Pope Francis&#8217;s \u2064bold\u200b stance is a\u200b beacon of hope\u2062 and a call to action. His message serves as a\u200c reminder that the responsibility to protect the planet and future generations falls \u2063on the shoulders\u200d of each and every one of us. Together, we can forge a sustainable future for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In his speech to the UN COP28, Pope Francis emphasized the urgent need for a rapid ecological transition, stating that the climate has gone out of control. Despite being unable to attend due to health issues, the 86-year-old Pope prepared a powerful message to address the climate change-focused conference<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2114340,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2114339","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2114339","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2114339"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2114339\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2114340"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2114339"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2114339"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2114339"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}