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Pope Leo condemns profits behind toxic waste dumping
Filed: May 23, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
Summary: Pope Leo criticized organizations for prioritizing profits over environmental protection during a visit to Acerra.
WHO: Pope Leo
WHAT: Pope Leo criticized organizations for “dizzying profits” linked to practices that pollute land, water, and air.
WHEN: May 23, 2026 at 5:48 AM ET
WHERE: Acerra, Italy
WHY: He was reacting to toxic waste dumping and its health impacts in the Acerra area, urging people to reject enrichment tied to pollution.
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