William Dinges , professor of religion and culture, commented on the history of the Church on climate change in the National Journal. See below.

The Vatican Has Been Talking About Climate Change For Years

From: National Journal Date: June 14, 2015 Author: Clare Foran

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"This isn't just a matter of nobody else in the church thinking of doing anything like this and then here comes the pope with some wild statements about the environment," said William Dinges, a professor of religion and culture at the Catholic University of America.

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