Pope Francis in his Encyclical, “Laudato Si.”
“The earth, our home, is beginning to look more and more like an immense pile of filth. In many parts of the planet, the elderly lament that once beautiful landscapes are now covered with rubbish. Industrial waste and chemical products utilized in cities and agricultural areas can lead to bioaccumulation in the organisms of the local population, even when levels of toxins in those places are low. Frequently no measures are taken until after people’s health has been irreversibly affected.
“Now, faced as we are with global environmental deterioration, I wish to address every person living on this planet.” read more
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What a poignant illustration, Rosanna! Thank you for this.
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I’m not a religious person, but I like this pope and his willingness to speak against power. It’s refreshing.
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He’s a very down to earth Pope. Refreshing is the right word to describe him.
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