Pope Francis, leader of the Catholic Church, called for consideration of the “common good” at the United Nations climate conference (COP28) in Dubai.
On November 30, 2023, Pope Francis expressed his desire for the United Nations Climate Conference (COP28) to be held in Dubai, and he finally Will not attend due to medical advice, Think of the “common good” rather than the “interests” of the country or company.
“I hope the people intervening at COP28 are strategists who can think about the common good and the future of our children, beyond indirect benefits Some countries or companies,” he wrote in several languages on the social network Twitter (old X).
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He added: “I hope they show The nobility of politics, not the disgrace.”
Francisco will celebrate his 87th birthday on December 17. He originally planned to travel to Dubai, but he had to cancel the trip due to a recent “pulmonary inflammation”. He is currently recovering and has no fever, but is continuing to receive treatment. Treat with antibiotics.
Just today, he explained the reason for his absence: “The reason is it’s very hot out there and you switch from heat to air conditioning. That’s something that’s very important in this Bronchial condition, It’s not convenient,” he admitted to attendees at a Vatican seminar.
“Yes, thank you. As you can see, I’m still alive. The doctor won’t let me go to Dubai (…) Thank God it’s not pneumonia. “This is a very acute form of infectious bronchitis,” the pope clarified at the event.
This situation forced him to turn to a collaborator to read him lectures and catechesis on his latest actions.