EPISODE · Apr 29, 2025 · 9 MIN
The story of how a green Patriarch led to a green Pope
from The Greek Current · host Hellenic Leaders
One of the legacies Pope Francis leaves behind is his commitment to climate action and the environment, a legacy Catholic activists around the world are maintaining. What many people do not realize is that Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, often called the green Patriarch, played a key role in bringing this movement into existence. Bruce Clark, a journalist, author, and commentator on international affairs, religion, and history, joins Thanos Davelis to explore the story of how the green Patriarch led to a green Pope, and look into the close friendship shared by Patriarch Bartholomew and Pope Francis.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:How a green patriarch led to a green popePope Francis, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew shared deep bondPM Mitsotakis unveils railway safety bill following Tempe tragedyGreece to install train control systems by September in reform after deadly 2023 crashGreece, Turkey to continue talking in May
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Bruce Clark, a journalist, author, and commentator on international affairs, religion, and history, joins Thanos Davelis to explore the story of how Ecumenical Bartholomew - the green Patriarch - played a key role in Pope Francis' commitment to climate action and the environment, and look into the close friendship shared by the two spiritual leaders.
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