See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

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.

  • On July 9, 2025, Pope Leo XIV interrupted his vacation at Castel Gandolfo, Italy, to celebrate a Mass urging care for creation using a new Catholic rite.
  • This event followed the Vatican's July 3 publication of the new rite addressing climate issues and marked the second major appeal that week for global climate action.
  • The Mass was held outdoors at the papal villa's extensive gardens, featured prayers for those affected by the Texas flash floods, and was attended by senior cardinals and villa staff.
  • Pope Leo criticized injustice and greed causing environmental harm, identified human-caused climate change, and said the Church of 1.4 billion members must speak out courageously against powerful interests.
  • This Mass exemplified Pope Leo's commitment to continuing Pope Francis’ ecological legacy and signaled the Vatican's intensified leadership on climate responsibility and environmental justice.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?

20 Articles

All
Left
1
Center
7
Right
6
ReutersReuters
+5 Reposted by 5 other sources
Center

Pope Leo interrupts vacation to appeal for action on climate change

Pope Leo interrupted a two-week vacation on Wednesday to celebrate a special Mass exhorting Catholics to exercise care for creation, in the Vatican's second major appeal in a week for the world to address global climate change.

·United Kingdom
Read Full Article
Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 50% of the sources are Center
50% Center
Factuality

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

Colorado Springs Gazette broke the news in Colorado Springs, United States on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
Sources are mostly out of (0)

You have read 1 out of your 5 free daily articles.

Join millions of well-informed readers who use Ground to compare coverage, check their news blindspots, and challenge their worldview.