Pope Francis Urges Global Action on Climate Change, Calls for Multilateralism

Pope Francis criticized the United States as "irresponsible" on emissions compared to China and called for urgent action on climate change, stating that the world is nearing a breaking point. He highlighted the disproportionate impact of climate change on the poor and vulnerable and emphasized the need for a transition to clean energy sources. The pope's message, released on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, aims to spur negotiators to commit to binding climate targets at the next round of United Nations talks.