and the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew - spiritual leader of the Eastern Orthodox Church - released their first joint statement on Tuesday calling on everyone to"choose life" by"examining their behaviour" and making"meaningful sacrifices for the sake of the earth".
The joint statement said:"We call on everyone, whatever their belief or world view, to endeavour to listen to the cry of the earth and of people who are poor, examining their behaviour and pledging meaningful sacrifices for the sake of the earth, which God has given us."Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player
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