"We are losing our attitude of wonder, of contemplation, of listening to creation and thus we no longer manage to interpret within it what Benedict XVI calls 'the rhythm of the love-story between God and man.'"
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Pope Francis: "time ... is running out"
Pope Francis weighed in today on climate change and the United Nations' gathering in Lima.
The Vatican website is currently providing the statement only in Italian and Spanish. As always, Zenit news has quickly provided an English translation.
In part, the Holy Father said that
"the effective struggle against global warming will only be possible with a responsible collective answer, that goes beyond particular interests and behavior and is developed free of political and economic pressures. It is only possible with a collective answer that is able to overcome attitudes of mistrust and to promote a culture of solidarity, of encounter and of dialogue able to show the responsibility to protect the planet and the human family."
Read the full statement here. And stay tuned for analysis when this very busy week winds down.
For now: Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.
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