Pope's moral force aims to 'tip' UN climate talks

By Agence France-Presse

Nov 28, 2023 12:20 am

VATICAN CITY: He has used science to underpin his moral missives on climate change. Now Pope Francis hopes his historic presence at UN talks will help tip the balance in critical negotiations.

The 86-year-old pontiff, a defender of the poor who has made environmental activism a cornerstone of his 10-year papacy, will address the COP28 meeting in Dubai on December 2.

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