Pope Francis encourages "eating less meat" to save the environment

Pope Francis assures that "it would be convenient to consume less meat" to help "save the environment" in a message addressed to the participants of the European Youth Conference, which takes place from Monday to Wednesday in Prague.

"It is urgent to reduce the consumption not only of fossil fuels, but also of many superfluous things; and also, in certain areas of the world, it would be convenient to consume less meat, this can also help save the environment", emphasizes the Pontiff in his message.

Bergoglio says that he is pleased to see that "while previous generations talked a lot and concluded little" today's young people are "capable of taking concrete initiatives."

"You, young Europeans, have an important mission. If in the past your ancestors traveled to other continents, not always for noble interests, now it's up to you to present a new face of Europe to the world", declares Francis.

In this sense, Bergoglio has asked the youth to have "a broad and open look". He also invites them to "raise their voices" and adds that, "seeing how this world is led by adults and elders", it seems that "perhaps" it should be the young who educate "adults in fraternity and peaceful coexistence".

Source: Infovaticana

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