“He is clearly very busy, has a lot to do and there are many secretaries to go through. So far, we have not received an answer,” Juhasz said.
Pope Francis’ message for the World Day for the Care of Creation, which takes place Sept. 1, will be presented at the Vatican on Thursday. For Juhasz, knowing that the pope and they support the same cause makes him feel “a little less alone.”
While many criticize the group’s methods, especially with regard to precious works of art, the activists said their goal is to do something “polarizing that cannot be ignored.”
“We are taking to the streets and stating loudly that we cannot be selfish — because we are talking about our common home, and we need to find a common solution,” Juhasz said.
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