Pope Francis Urges Urgent Climate Action to Save the Planet

Pope Francis issued a renewed call for climate action, criticizing the United States for its "irresponsible" Western lifestyle and the weakness of world leaders in taking bold steps. In his apostolic exhortation, Francis denounced high-consumption cultures and argued that the world's poor were paying the price. He also expressed concern about the increasing power of artificial intelligence. While some conservatives criticize the pope for his environmental focus, Francis continues to push for environmentalism as a core part of the faith. However, his positions on climate change may not have as much impact as they did earlier in his papacy.