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A march for climate action in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican in June 2015. Pope Francis praised the participants, who included Christians, Muslims, Jews and Hindus. AP Photo/Andrew Medichini

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Pope Francis and other Catholic leaders committed to raising awareness of environmental issues draw on centuries of tradition.

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The upcoming encyclical from Pope Francis can transform the climate change culture wars in America.

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