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Pope Leo interrupts vacation to appeal for action on climate change

CASTEL GANDOLFO, ITALY, JUL 9 – Pope Leo called on the 1.4 billion Catholics to act on the ecological crisis, continuing Pope Francis' legacy amid growing concerns over climate change impacts worldwide.

  • Pope Leo XIV interrupted his vacation on July 9 at Castel Gandolfo, Italy, to celebrate a special Mass urging care for creation.
  • He was elected on May 8 to succeed late Pope Francis, whose environmental encyclical inspired ongoing Church ecological efforts.
  • The Mass followed a new Catholic rite introduced by the Vatican earlier in July that highlights the importance of environmental care and featured a prayer for those affected by the Texas floods.
  • Pope Leo highlighted that our planet is facing severe challenges due to climate change and ongoing wars, urging people to pray for the transformation of those who have yet to recognize the importance of protecting our shared environment.
  • This event highlights the Church's firm commitment to addressing climate change and continuing Francis’s ecological legacy amidst global crises.
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Colorado Springs Gazette broke the news in Colorado Springs, United States on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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