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Pope Francis urges the international community to "move forward urgently" in puttting the Paris climate accord into action. Rough Cut (no reporter narration)
In a speech delivered shortly after arriving in Kenya, Pope Francis called for ethnic and religious reconciliation in Africa, but also urged world leaders to pursue responsible economic development while protecting nature for future generations. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
The Catholic Church has been plunged into political controversy over climate change, with Pope Francis demanding swift action from world leaders to hear "the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor." Jillian Kitchener reports.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls his organization's Palestinian refugee agency the "backbone" of Gaza aid after several countries suspended funding over Israeli claims 12 UNRWA staffers participated in the October 7 attacks. SOUNDBITE
Greenpeace activists gather and inflate a giant octopus near the Eiffel Tower to protest against the presence of Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store at the international One Planet - Polar Summit, an international summit dedicated to glaciers and the poles. Norway is considering opening up its waters to deep-sea mining. IMAGES