Belém: The Holy See has renewed its call for strong and united global action to protect people and the environment as the COP30 climate summit continues in Belém. Archbishop Giambattista Diquattro, Apostolic Nuncio to Brazil and Deputy Head of the Vatican Delegation, shared details about the Church’s work at the conference and the message it hopes to bring to world leaders.

Archbishop Diquattro said the 10 member delegation, led by Cardinal Pietro Parolin, includes representatives from several Vatican offices. He explained that the Church’s presence is more than technical participation. It is meant to bring an ethical and human focus to the global climate debate.

He said the Holy See’s main contribution is to remind countries that climate change is not only a scientific or economic issu

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