<p>Pope Francis on Sunday urged world leaders attending the UN climate change summit in Glasgow, COP26, to hear "the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor".</p>.<p>Francis, who has made protection of the environment a key plank of his pontificate, said at his blessing in St. Peter's Square that he hoped the meeting would provide "efficient responses and offer concrete hope to future generations".</p>
<p>Pope Francis on Sunday urged world leaders attending the UN climate change summit in Glasgow, COP26, to hear "the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor".</p>.<p>Francis, who has made protection of the environment a key plank of his pontificate, said at his blessing in St. Peter's Square that he hoped the meeting would provide "efficient responses and offer concrete hope to future generations".</p>