Cardinal Barreto: Pope Leo XIV Speaks Clearly to Bishops, Politicians, and People

Cardinal Pedro Barreto of Pucallpa, Peru, publicly praised Pope Leo XIV's clarity in addressing bishops, politicians, and the public, and highlighted papal support for indigenous peoples while warning that 20% of Amazonian territory is deforested. This signals continued Vatican engagement on environmental and indigenous issues, but the item is largely a supportive statement with no new policy or action.

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