Pope Benedict XVI, Environmentalist

 

Pope Benedict XVI was in Loreto yesterday for a World Youth Rally, and gave the homily at a Mass during what was billed as "Save Creation Day". The press had a field day, saying his homily was a call to "save the planet before it's too late".

Well, yes. But he also says, "we not only take care of the earth, but we must respect the other, other human beings ... only in absolute respect of other (humans) ...can we make progress."

In other words, saving the environment is only a part of something bigger - respect for Man. When in conflict, Man tops the environment.

My favorite line from the Rueters story is ""Intentionally wearing green vestments, [Pope Benedict] spoke to a vast crowd of mostly young people..." He wore GREEN to an environmental event! It's a sign!

Wait a second...Father Fed wore green yesterday. And so did every other priest saying Mass during Ordinary Time! They ALL love the environment. Except on Pentecost Sunday, when they all wear red to show support for communism.