Scientists and Religious Leaders Discuss Climate Change at Vatican

A group of scientists, politicians, and religious leaders--including Pope Francis and Secretary General of the United Nations Ban Ki-moon--assembled at the Vatican to discuss climate change. Both the Pope and General Secretary believe that climate change is largely a man-made phenomenon and that action must be taken to prevent it from growing out of control. Moreover, the various religious leaders in attendance agreed that there should be no divide between science and religion on this issue. Some critics, however, expressed concern that the Vatican's involvement with climate change may cause people to think the issue is one of Roman Catholic doctrine and based on faith. Mr. Ban agreed that while religious leaders should not scientists, their moral leadership is key to the movement and that all citizens of the world should be concerned as well.


Kevin McMahon

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/29/world/europe/scientists-and-religious-leaders-discuss-climate-change-at-vatican.html?ref=world&_r=0