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Leonardo DiCaprio pays emotional tribute to Pope Francis
Leonardo DiCaprio has shared a heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis, hailing him as 'a transformational leader — not only for the Catholic Church, but also for environmental reform and activism.'
In an emotional Instagram post, the actor praised the pope's 'deep and unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship,' citing his landmark 2015 encyclical Laudato Si' as a pivotal moment in global climate action.
'His words helped catalyze momentum ahead of the global 2015 COP21 conference, ultimately contributing to the formation of the Paris Agreement,' DiCaprio wrote.
The Hollywood star recalled their 2016 meeting during the filming of Before the Flood, calling the conversation 'enlightening, deeply moving and thought provoking.'
He also highlighted Pope Francis's follow-up document Laudate Deum, released in 2023, where the pope once again urged 'immediate and decisive climate action.'
Calling him 'one of the most extraordinary spiritual leaders of our time,' DiCaprio said the pope's legacy 'will continue to inspire generations of environmentalists around the world.'
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