Pope Francis has called on governments to take stronger action in combating climate change and safeguarding “our shared home.” His appeal comes at a time when favorable weather conditions have aided firefighters in gaining control over wildfires in Greece, Italy, and other nations in southern Europe. The Pope expressed his condolences to Greece, which witnessed the loss of five lives, including the pilots of an aircraft engaged in water-dropping operations, due to wildfires in the past week. He acknowledged that consecutive heatwaves have aggravated the risks associated with the summer fire season. In light of this, he offered his prayers specifically for the firefighters and emergency personnel. A respite in the intense…
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