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Three reasons why caring for the environment is a moral issue

by America Video March 29, 2017

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President Donald J. Trump has just signed measures rolling back significant parts of President Obama’s moves to protect the environment. Here’s what Pope Francis and Catholic social teaching have to say about climate change. 

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