C‘It is also Leonardo DiCaprio Among the many, many characters from the world of entertainment they have addressed to Pope Francis a Last farewell via social. The Hollywood star shared on Instagram Some photos together with Bergoglio published byRoman Observer And he underlined a precise aspect of the Pontiff: his attention to the environment.
Pope Francis, a leader also for environmental reform
«Pope Francis was A transformative leader, not only for the Catholic Church, but also for environmental reform and activism “. Thus began the long Instagram post that Leonardo DiCaprio dedicated to Bergoglio shortly after his death on April 21.
In fact, the actor has always been attentive to environmental issues. And he had the opportunity to share his green thought with the pontiff of whom he underlines the “profound and unshakable commitment in environmental management, in particular through its innovative encyclical Laudato yes of 2015 ». A document that the actor defines as “powerful” and which served a redefine “the way we relate to the planet”.
And again: «underlining the interconnection of all life, Pope Francis has urged individuals, communities, institutions and leading leaders to join in the care of our common home. His words contributed to catalyzing the momentum in view of the COP21 global conference (UN summit on the climate, editor’s note) in 2015, contributing to the formation of the Paris agreement “, recalls the actor.
The meeting between Leonardo DiCaprio and Pope Francis
The cinema star then shared the meeting with Pope Francis with the followers. «During the filming of my documentary Before the Flood In 2016, I had the honor of sitting with Pope Francis for a conversation on the urgent need to face climate change. That experience has been illuminating, deeply moving and makes you think, “he says.
Pope Francis will continue to inspire generations of environmentalists
Pope Francis (Getty Images)
«In 2023 – continues DiCaprio in his post – Pope Francis expanded Laudato yes with the publication of Laudate Deum: apostolic exhortation on the climatic crisis. In it, he has renewed his appeal to an immediate and decisive climatic action, reminding us that “we are part of nature, included in it and therefore in constant interaction with it”, and that we must not look at the world from the outside, but from the inside “. Concluding: “Pope Francis was one of the most extraordinary spiritual leaders of our time. Its legacy will continue to inspire generations of environmentalists all over the world. Can rest in peace ».
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