Following the passing of Pope Francis at age 88, Leonardo DiCaprio paid tribute on social media, sharing memories of their meeting at the Vatican in 2016. DiCaprio praised the Pope as a transformational leader for both the Catholic Church and environmental activism. He highlighted the significance of the Pope's 2015 encyclical, Laudato Si', which called for urgent action against climate change. DiCaprio emphasized the Pope's enduring influence on future generations of environmentalists and expressed gratitude for their enlightening conversation about climate issues.
Pope Francis was a transformational leaderâ not only for the Catholic Church, but also for environmental reform and activism, demonstrating a deep commitment to stewardship.
This powerful document served as a clarion call for a fundamental shift in how we relate to the planet, urging unity among individuals and institutions.
I had the honor of sitting down with Pope Francis for a conversation on the urgent need to address climate change, which was enlightening and deeply moving.
His legacy will continue to inspire generations of environmentalists around the world. May he rest in peace.
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