Critics who say that Pope Francis is pushing the faith beyond its religious boundaries for his strong advocacy on environmental matters and climate change should review recent history and Catholic teaching. Indeed, though the article referred to Pope Francis as the “green pope,” that moniker was first bestowed on his conservative predecessor, Pope Benedict, who consistently called for protection of creation. Likewise, Pope John Paul II spoke eloquently about the stewardship responsibility of humans.
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