Pope Francis renews call for urgent climate action, denounces fossil fuels and 'irresponsible' Western lifestyles

Pope Francis issued strong statements criticizing the lack of progress on climate change since 2015 and warning of irreversible damage.
He condemned the influence of fossil fuel companies and criticized climate skeptics and denial.
The pope blamed Western excess and the United States for high emissions compared to China and developing nations.
He urged a swift transition to renewable energy and called for binding climate commitments at the upcoming UN climate summit.
Francis said the world is nearing a breaking point and action must be taken before it's too late.