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Is Pope Leo the first ‘green’ pope?

Leading the church to environmental change

Is Pope Leo the first ‘green’ pope?
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22/07/2025 11:00 ‧ 6 hours ago | StarsInsider

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Robert Francis Prevost became Pope Leo XIV and took his place as the head of the catholic church on May 8, 2025.

Right away, he made it clear that he intended to continue Pope Francis’ environmental legacy, and within the first few months of his papacy, he is already making good on that promise.

He has introduced the first-ever ‘green’ Mass, established an ecological educational center, and is planning to make the Vatican City the world’s first carbon-neutral state.

So, does this make Pope Leo the first ‘green’ pope? Click on to find out.

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