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Pope Leo criticizes profit-driven pollution during Italy visit

Pope Leo has strongly criticized companies that prioritize profit over environmental protection, particularly in areas affected by illegal waste dumping. During a visit to Acerra, Italy, a region known as the "Land of Fires" due to toxic waste issues, he urged a rejection of practices that pollute the environment and harm communities. The Pope highlighted the "dizzying profits" of a few unscrupulous individuals and organizations who have operated with impunity, leading to illnesses and deaths among residents. AI

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Pope Leo criticizes profit-driven pollution during Italy visit

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    Pope Leo urges end to pollution, criticises profits earned

    Pope Leo on Saturday called out companies who seek “dizzying” profits at the cost of environmental pollution, on a visit to an area in Italy known as a hotbed for illegal dumping of toxic waste. On a visit to Acerra, ‌about 220 km (137 miles) south of Rome, the first US pope urge…