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Vatican declares environmental destruction an 'ecological sin'
Original: Down to Earth - A Green pope? Vatican describes environmental destruction as an 'ecological sin'
The Vatican has formally described the destruction of the environment as an 'ecological sin', a move championed by Pope Francis as part of his push to make climate protection a moral and religious duty. The framing, promoted through France 24's 'Down to Earth' programme, has drawn attention to how the Catholic Church is seeking to mobilise its global followers around environmental responsibility and the ethics of caring for the planet.
Why now: The Vatican's moral framing of environmental harm as sin is a striking shift that puts religious weight behind climate debates.
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- Down to Earth - A Green pope? Vatican describes environmental destruction as an 'ecological sin' · France 24
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