The UN has praised Pope Francis for his key role in creating the Paris Agreement on Climate Change. UN Secretary-General António Guterres shared these kind words in a statement sent to the Ghana News Agency. He remembered when Pope Francis visited UN Headquarters back in 2015, where he talked about a "united human family." Guterres noted that the Pope saw protecting our planet as a moral duty for everyone. The Pope's writing, Laudato Si, helped rally global support for the important Paris climate deal.
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at age 88, with the Vatican confirming his passing at 7:35 local time. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina on December 17, 1936, he became pope on March 13, 2013. His election surprised many church experts who viewed the Argentine leader as an unexpected choice. He earned several honors during his life, such as the Independent Publisher Book Award for Freedom Fighter of the Year in 2017.
The Paris Agreement is a binding international climate treaty adopted in 2015. It aims to keep global temperature rises well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and limit warming to just 1.5°C. The agreement creates a plan with promises to cut emissions, adapt to climate impacts, and provide money to developing countries.
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday at age 88, with the Vatican confirming his passing at 7:35 local time. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Argentina on December 17, 1936, he became pope on March 13, 2013. His election surprised many church experts who viewed the Argentine leader as an unexpected choice. He earned several honors during his life, such as the Independent Publisher Book Award for Freedom Fighter of the Year in 2017.
The Paris Agreement is a binding international climate treaty adopted in 2015. It aims to keep global temperature rises well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and limit warming to just 1.5°C. The agreement creates a plan with promises to cut emissions, adapt to climate impacts, and provide money to developing countries.
