Pope Leo XIV has delivered a strong statement on climate change, condemning those who dismiss its "increasingly evident" impacts. Echoing his predecessor, Pope Francis, Leo criticized "ridicule" of global warming concerns, implicitly addressing figures like US President Donald Trump. The Pope urged global citizens to demand more political action, emphasizing that indifference is unacceptable and highlighting the moral imperative to care for creation and future generations. His remarks were made at a conference marking the anniversary of Pope Francis' "Laudato Si'" document, a key influence on climate policy.

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