Pope Francis' Speech on UN World Environment Day

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Title
Pope Francis' Speech on UN World Environment Day
Description
Pope Francis's speech on the United Nations World Environment Day emphasizes the importance of world solidarity to counter what he deems a current culture of waste. One prevailing message is the danger of consumerism. The pope extends a challenges to forgo excessive wealth in exchange for living a more simplistic lifestyle, which can help combat world health and hunger issues.
Pope Francis' Speech on UN World Environment Day
Creator(s)
Pope Francis
Denomination
Christian
Sub-Tradition
Roman Catholic
Audience
All audiences/General public
Rights
The original html version of this resource was accessed at https://www.interfaithsustain.com/pope/ on February 29, 2020.
Resources For Action
Home and Individual Lifestyle
Resources For Study
Other Religious Environmental Statements
Issues
english Consumerism/Waste
english Simplicity and Mindfulness

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Engaged Organizations: Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development Organization