This bumper sticker must of gotten into his head and is now leader of them all
Posted on 08/31/2020 6:18:33 PM PDT by marshmallow
ROME — Pope Francis encouraged global initiatives for the protection of the environment, especially in Mauritius after a devastating oil spill threatened the livelihood of the island nation’s inhabitants and wildlife.
The pope specifically mentioned a concert that was held at the cathedral in the Mauritian capital of Port-Louis.
According to French news agency AFP, the cathedral square was the gathering point Aug. 29 for one of the biggest demonstrations in Mauritius’ history; an estimated 75,000 protesters demanded answers from the government regarding the environmental disaster.
In late July, a Japanese bulk carrier, MV Wakashio, ran aground on a coral reef off Pointe d’Esny, unloading over 1,100 tons of fuel into the island’s pristine waters. The ship flew a Panamanian flag, which allows it to avoid marine regulations imposed by Japan.
After praying the Angelus prayer with pilgrims Aug. 30, the pope also reminded the pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square that Sept. 1 is the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, an observance begun by the Orthodox Church and now celebrated by many Christians.
“From this date, until Oct. 4, we will celebrate with our Christian brothers and sisters from various churches and traditions the ‘Jubilee of the Earth,’ to commemorate the establishment, 50 years ago, of Earth Day,” he said.
The commemoration comes as nations around the world continue to work to contain the spread of COVID-19.
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So it’s a mortal sin to throw an empty Coke bottle on the ground. Got it. Jesus was a socialist climate change fanatic.
Pope is a commie/socialist/fascist POS DOPE.
World day of prayer? To who?
This Pope doesn’t seem all that convicted for Christ.
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