On the feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mount Carmel, July 16, Pope Francis published his Message for the World Day of Prayer for Creation (September 1), in which, without precedent in his ministry, he calls on all countries to take urgent and bold measures at the upcoming World Climate (COP27) and Biodiversity (COP15) Conferences. He makes a forceful call for the rapid phase-out of fossil fuels.
Read the full message here