Climate Justice: The Moral Imperative in the Eco-theology of Pope Francis in Contemporary Climate Negotiations and Struggles
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This article examines the development of Pope Francis’s eco-theology through Laudato Si’ (2015), Querida Amazonía (2020), and Laudate Deum (2023), emphasizing its significant contribution to the global call for climate justice. The study explores how these documents articulate an integral theological vision that connects ecological degradation with social injustice, while enhancing the role of faith communities within ecological movements and international climate governance. It argues that integral ecology offers a crucial ethical and spiritual framework capable of confronting systemic environmental harm and advancing effective, accountable, and justice-oriented climate action.
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