Pope's stance on climate change a radical departure from the norm

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ope Francis’ newly released encyclical on climate change is a radical departure from previous papal encyclicals not only for its bold environmental stance, but also because of its language.

Written in a plain, everyday Italian, the highly anticipated text is one of the few encyclicals to have been published in a language other than Latin, in what experts say represents the popular pontiff’s attempt to shift how the Roman Catholic Church addresses its flock and to make its message as widely received as possible.

Read the International Business Times story - “Pope Francis Climate Change Encyclical: Latin Left By The Wayside As 'Laudato Si' Seeks Broader Audience, Accessibility”.