In a new document - Praise God - released ahead of the conference, the pope highlighted the transition to renewable energy from fossil fuels was not progressing fast enough, which could have a devastating impact on the planet and its people.
Pope Francis has appealed to world leaders to address climate change before it's too late, warning the planet is nearing a"point of no return".The pontiff stressed on the"irreversible" damage under way to the planet and its people, adding that the world's poor and most vulnerable were paying the highest price.
The 86-year-old advocated for changes to the"irresponsible lifestyle connected with the Western model" which he claimed would have a long-term impact on the globe's condition.
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