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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 care for creation a moral and spiritual duty for Catholics. The framing ties ecological harm directly to Catholic teaching on sin, urging believers to treat environmental protection as an ethical obligation, not merely a policy issue.
Why now: The Vatican's moral framing of environmental harm marks a notable escalation in the Church's engagement with climate issues.
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- Down to Earth - A Green pope? Vatican describes environmental destruction as an 'ecological sin' · France 24
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