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Leo XIV Demands Real Action on ClimateThe Vatican's Pressure Comes During the Final Stretch of COP30By Estefanía Muriel for Ruta Pantera on 12/3/2025 9:12:33 AM |
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| In an urgent appeal marked by profound moral weight, Pope Leo XIV called on Monday for concrete measures to address climate change, just as the UN climate summit (COP30) enters its final week in Belém, Brazil. According to Reuters, in a video message addressed to religious leaders of the Global South, the pontiff warned that “creation cries out… in floods, droughts, storms, and relentless heat.” Reuters also reported that Pope Leo XIII emphasized that, while the Paris Agreement has spurred real progress, it is no longer enough: “It is not the Agreement that is failing, but our response; what is failing is the political will of some,” he stated emphatically. According to him, there is still time to keep the increase in global temperature below 1.5°C, but he warned that this window is closing, as highlighted by Infobae. Climate Action as a Driver of Justice and Prosperity Beyond religious symbolism, the Pope maintained that stronger climate action not only responds to an ethical mandate, but is an investment in social and economic justice: “Stronger climate action will create more solid and just economic systems,” according to information provided by Infobae. He also insisted that “hope and determination must be renewed… not only with words and aspirations, but also with concrete actions.” His interjection comes amid tense negotiations. According to Reuters, delegates at COP30 are analyzing the thorniest issues of the agreement: climate finance, trade barriers, and emissions reduction plans. The absence of the United States and the growing influence of developing countries are complicating the path to a consensus. |
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Pope Leo XIII's appeal builds upon the ecological legacy of his predecessor, emphasizing the urgent need for action to transform both lifestyles and institutional systems. By invoking the vulnerability of millions and the urgent need for global solidarity, the pontiff seeks to elevate the moral tone of the negotiations: this is not merely a matter of diplomacy, but of responding to the real suffering of those already harmed by the climate crisis. | |||
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References: References Infobae. (November 18, 2025). Pope Leo XIV urged the adoption of “concrete actions” against climate change at COP30 . Infobae. https://www.infobae.com/america/mundo/2025/11/18/el-papa-leon-xiv-insto-a-adoptar-acciones-concretas-contra-el- cambio-climatico-desde-la-cop30/ infobae Paraguassu, L., Volcovici, V., Daigle, K., Jessop, S., James, W., Abnett, K., & Varadhan, S. (2025, November 17). COP30 delegates dig into toughest issues as climate talks enter final week . Reuters. https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/cop/cop30-delegates-dig-into-toughest-issues-climate-talks-enter-final-week-2025-11- 17/ Reuters BBC Newsdesk. (2025, November 17). COP30 delegates dig into toughest issues as climate talks enter final week . BBC via Bermuda Broadcasting. https://bbc.bm/cop30-delegates-dig-into-toughest-issues-as-climate-talks-enter-final-week |
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