A historic, late-hour deal reached at the U.N. climate change summit to establish a “loss and damage” fund for countries vulnerable to the devastating impacts of a warming world represented “a real breakthrough,” said representatives of Catholic and other religious groups.
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A senior policy and legislative specialist with Catholic Relief Services said the Church has a critical role to play during the summit: to ensure participants hear the voices of the people they serve who are directly affected by climate change.