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Pope Leo XIV calls on Catholics to see the urgency of protecting the environment

By Claire Giangrave

Published July 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM EDT

The Vatican has released a new liturgy for the Mass reflecting concern for the environment, offering prayers, readings and hymns that highlight the church's responsibility to protect the Earth.

Claire Giangrave

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