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28 September 2015

Why is Pope Francis obsessed with climate change?

Why Pope Francis has used the subject of climate change on his visit to the US to reach out.

By Emad Ahmed

Pope Francis concluded his visit to America last week, which included speeches to both Congress and the UN’s General Assembly addressing inequality, poverty and climate change. 

Two years after he took over as leader of the Catholic church, Pope Francis is driving home the message which will surely define his papacy: start taking care of the planet.

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