Archive · 2 Oct 2025
Pope Blesses Ice, Calls for Climate Action
Pope Leo XIV blessed a chunk of ice from a Greenland glacier at a conference to talk about climate change.
He and others waved a blue tarp to get attention, similar to what his predecessor Pope Francis did.
The Pope criticized those who don't believe in global warming, seeming to target US President Donald Trump.
The event marked a big anniversary for environmental responsibility, emphasizing care for the environment.
Pope Leo XIV blessed ice to raise climate change awareness.
The ice came from a Greenland glacier.
The event was part of the "Raising Hope for Climate Justice" conference.
Pope Leo XIV criticized those who dismiss climate change.
The event marked the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si'.
- Who
- Pope Leo XIV and attendees
- What
- Blessed a piece of glacier ice and spoke on climate change.
- When
- At the "Raising Hope for Climate Justice" conference
- Where
- Near Rome
- Why
- To raise awareness about climate change and call for action.
Supporters of Climate Action
Climate Change Skeptics
Climate Change
Supporters of Climate Action
Climate change is a real threat that demands immediate action.
Climate Change Skeptics
Climate change is a hoax or exaggerated.
- Event
- “Raising Hope for Climate Justice” conference
- Location
- Near Rome
- Key Figure
- Pope Leo XIV
- Ice Origin
- Greenland glacier
- Focus
- Climate change awareness
- Anniversary
- 10th of Laudato Si'
- Notable Attendees
- Arnold Schwarzenegger