Philippine “climate pilgrims” are set to participate on a 60-day “people’s pilgrimage” from St. Peter’s Square to Paris. They will bring a copy of Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato si’ as they embark on the journey.
Vatican Radio reported that thousands of environmental activists are expected to participate in the said event.
Organized by pro-environment and faith organizations, participants are expected to arrive in Paris two days ahead the opening of the UN climate summit in December.
The pilgrim, which will be backed by major environmental groups like Nobel laureate Al Gore’s The Climate Reality Project, aims to forge a new treaty to limit global warming and to eventually prevent catastrophic consequence. The Vatican to Paris pilgrimage is the height of the six-month journey around the world. It includes places which were heavily affected by climate change. The report added that the highest-profile event would be the 1,000-kilometre walk of pilgrims from Rome to Paris. The goal is to achieve a legal binding and universal agreement on climate. The 2015 UN climate change conference will be held in Paris this year. The said event will start on Nov. 30 and end on Dec. 11.
by Paulo Cuento
October 2, 2015 (updated)
http://www.mb.com.ph/filipinos-to-join-climate-pilgrimage-in-vatican/
Vatican Radio reported that thousands of environmental activists are expected to participate in the said event.
Organized by pro-environment and faith organizations, participants are expected to arrive in Paris two days ahead the opening of the UN climate summit in December.
The pilgrim, which will be backed by major environmental groups like Nobel laureate Al Gore’s The Climate Reality Project, aims to forge a new treaty to limit global warming and to eventually prevent catastrophic consequence. The Vatican to Paris pilgrimage is the height of the six-month journey around the world. It includes places which were heavily affected by climate change. The report added that the highest-profile event would be the 1,000-kilometre walk of pilgrims from Rome to Paris. The goal is to achieve a legal binding and universal agreement on climate. The 2015 UN climate change conference will be held in Paris this year. The said event will start on Nov. 30 and end on Dec. 11.
by Paulo Cuento
October 2, 2015 (updated)
http://www.mb.com.ph/filipinos-to-join-climate-pilgrimage-in-vatican/
