Pope Leo XIV, who took over the pontificate from Francis, is shown as a strong advocate for climate justice and nature conservationIn his early homilies and statements, he sharply warns that “our Earth is being plundered” and that the climate and ecological crisis is moral problem, which particularly attacks marginalized and poor communities around the world – including indigenous peoples and people of white countries who bear the brunt of the crisis.

🛑 "From words to actions" - a radical appeal

Leo XIV repeatedly emphasizes that words are not enoughIn seminars and official statements, one of his first cardinal speeches called for the transfer "from words to actions", while pointing out the harmful consequences of uncritical technologization and reckless growth - people should create a relationship with nature a relationship of reciprocity, not tyranny .

🌞 Change begins in the Vatican

The Holy See itself is also setting an example: installing solar panels on buildings, switching to electric cars including the first electric papal vehicle and a commitment to achieve climate neutrality by 2050 – all of this is a stimulating materialization of the claims of Pope Leo XIV.

📢 Environmental Justice and the Report for COP30

Leo XIV supports interfaith and international cooperationIn a video message to universities in Rio de Janeiro, he stressed the need Synodal model of preparation for COP30, which considers the concept of ecological debt and a shared commitment to ecological justice within the connections between the world of the rich and the poor .

Amid international expectations, the Pope is invited to speak at COP30 in Belem, Brazil, where he could strengthen the Church's voice in favor of climate and indigenous communities (apnews.com).

🧭 Francis' ecological legacy lives on

Pope Leo XIV considers The encyclical Laudato Si' by Pope Francis (2015) as a solid foundation for his environmental vision. He calls on believers and non-governmental organizations to engage in "paths of listening and action", especially young people and academics – the summit today positions the church as guardian of the common home of the earth (en.wikipedia.org).

🧩 United Principles

Leo XIV connects environmental, social and economic justice:

• Ecological crisis = moral crisisbecause it affects the most vulnerable
• Meaningful technologyif it is governed justly and with respect for creation
• Financial contributions for ecological debtthat can change the relationship between the developed and developing parts of the world

Pope Leo XIV continues the ecological line of his predecessor, but adds sharper moral imperatives and emphasis on actionThe fire of the climate crisis calls for a just approach: protecting nature, helping the poor, and defending our perceived ecological debt are all inseparable for the future of our planet. At COP30 in November, his voice will be an important link between faith, politics, and global resilience. Spring