Pope Leo XIV encourages stronger climate actions Pope Leo XIV said \u201dstronger climate actions will create stronger and fairer economic systems\u201d in a video message to the local Churches of the Global South gathered at the Amazonian Museum in Bel\u00e9m, Brazil, for the United Nations climate conference (COP30). The Holy Father greeted the representatives of bishops\u2019 conferences from Latin America, the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia on Nov. 17, joining \u201cthe prophetic voice of my brother cardinals who have taken part in COP30, telling the world with words and gestures that the Amazon region remains a living symbol of creation with an urgent need for care.\u201d COP30, which Bel\u00e9m is hosting, brings together a diverse group of leaders and scientists from around the world in an event that, according to the United Nations, aims to \u201cdiscuss the priority measures needed to address climate change.\u201d Church hierarchy in attendance include cardinals Felipe Neri Ferr\u00e3o, president of the Federation of Asian Bishops\u2019 Conferences; Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, president of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar; and Jaime Spengler, president of the Latin American and Caribbean Bishops\u2019 Council. Leo XIV told the Catholic leaders that \u201cyou have chosen hope and action over despair, building a global community that works together.\u201d \u201cThis has delivered progress, but not enough. Hope and determination must be renewed, not only in words and aspirations but also in concrete actions,\u201d he said. The pope warned that \u201cthe creation is crying out in floods, droughts, storms, and relentless heat. One in three people lives in great vulnerability because of these climate changes. To them, climate change is not a distant threat, and to ignore these people is to deny our shared humanity.\u201d \u201cThere is still time to keep the rise in global temperatures below 1.5\u00b0C (2.7\u00b0 F), but the window is closing. As stewards of God\u2019s creation, we are called to act swiftly, with faith and prophecy, to protect the gift he entrusted to us,\u201d he said. The Holy Father then referred to the Paris Agreement, among whose 195 signatories is the Holy See, noting that \u201cit has driven real progress and remains our strongest tool for protecting people and the planet.\u201d \u201cBut we must be honest: It is not the agreement that is failing,\u201d the pope continued. \u201cWe are failing in our response. What is failing is the political will of some. True leadership means service and support at a scale that will truly make a difference.\u201d Leo XIV affirmed that \u201cstrong climate actions and policies both are an investment in a more just and stable world.\u201d The pontiff noted that \u201cwe walk alongside scientists, leaders, and pastors of every nation and creed. We are guardians of creation, not rivals for its spoils. Let us send a clear global signal together: nations standing in unwavering solidarity behind the Paris Agreement and behind climate cooperation.\u201d This story was first published by ACI Prensa, CNA\u2019s Spanish-language news partner. It has been translated and adapted by CNA. Receive the most important news from EWTN Vatican via WhatsApp. It has become increasingly difficult to see Catholic news on social media. Subscribe to our free channel today EWTN Vatican on WhatsApp David Ramos Would you like to receive the latest updates on the Pope and the Vatican Receive articles and updates from our EWTN Newsletter. More news related to this article Vatican: G\u00e4nswein to return to home diocese in July This is Pope Francis\u2019 prayer intention for the month of December Pope Francis\u2019 Letter to Nicaraguan Catholics is \u2018Balm for our Spirit,\u2019 Exiles Say The Vatican\u2019s statements on the German Synodal Way: a timeline LIVE from the Vatican | General Audience with Pope Francis | May 31st, 2023 Zelensky Advisor Criticizes Pope as \u2018Pro-Russian\u2019: An Ongoing Diplomatic Dilemma<\/p>\n