Pope urges lifestyle changes to save environment
Pope Benedict used his traditional New Year address on Friday to call
on people to change their lifestyles to save the planet, saying
environmental responsibility was essential for global peace.
Recalling that world leaders had gathered in Copenhagen last month for
the U.N. climate conference, the pope said action at a personal and
community level was just as important to safeguard the environment.
"Nevertheless, in this moment, I would like to underline the importance
of the choices of individuals, families and local administrations in
preserving the environment," the Pope told the thousands of faithful
gathered in St. Peter's Square."An objective shared by all, an
indispensable condition for peace, is that of overseeing the earth's
natural resources with justice and wisdom."The pope, who had a scare last week when a woman with a history of
mental problems knocked him down during Christmas Eve mass, also said
"ecological responsibility" should be taught as part of the education
syllabus.The pope and his predecessor John Paul have put the Vatican
firmly on an environmentalist footing. Last month, in a message sent to
heads of state and international organisations, the pope called on rich
nations to acknowledge responsibility for the environmental crisis and
shed consumerism.
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