Pope Francis' Speech on UN World Environment Day

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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
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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
Relation
Engaged Organizations: Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development
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Pope Francis on the Environment _.pdf

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Engaged Organizations: Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development Organization