"Pope Francis’ message for World Earth Day 2024 highlighted humanity’s shortcomings in environmental protection and peacekeeping. On social media, he said “our generation has bequeathed many riches, but we have failed to protect the planet and we are not safeguarding peace.”

During the Earth Day observance, initiated in 1970 to foster environmental consciousness, Pope Francis invoked his 2015 Encyclical Laudato si’. He said “we are called to become artisans and caretakers of our common home, the Earth which is ‘falling into ruin.'”

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Question to ponder: Which parts of Pope Francis' comments is the most challenging to you?

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