Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Pope Leo XIV Urges Swift Climate Action, Cites Failing Political Will
Pope Leo XIV told world leaders at a UN climate meeting that humans are not doing enough to stop climate change.
He said God's creation is suffering from floods, droughts, and heat.
He wants countries to take stronger actions to protect the planet and its people.
Pope Leo XIV called for urgent climate action in a video message at UN climate talks in Belem
He criticized the lack of sufficient progress and political will in tackling climate change
The Pope emphasized the need to protect God's creation and act swiftly to prevent further warming
Vulnerable nations pressed for more ambition as world leaders acknowledged the likelihood of surpassing the 1.5°C warming limit
The U.S., the world's second-largest polluter, is skipping the conference
- Who
- Pope Leo XIV
- What
- Urged swift climate action at UN climate talks
- When
- Monday, at the UN climate talks in Belem
- Where
- Belem, Brazil
- Why
- To pressure world leaders to take stronger actions against climate change
Environmental Activists
Climate Skeptics
Climate Change Impact
Environmental Activists
Climate change is causing devastating effects worldwide
Climate Skeptics
Climate change is not primarily caused by humans or is not as severe as claimed
- Event
- UN Climate Talks in Belem, Brazil
- Pope's Role
- Video message to religious leaders
- Target Warming Limit
- 1.5°C above pre-industrial times
- U.S. Presence
- Skipping the conference
- Pope's Message
- God's creation is crying out, and we are failing in our response