In a surprising twist, the Catholic Church is finding itself on the side of social progress, at least when it comes to one contentious issue: climate change. A recent shift in the Church's stance on environmentalism has raised eyebrows, with some critics accusing the institution of hypocrisy given its long history of opposing progressive causes. As the world grapples with the urgent need for climate action, the Church's about-face has sparked debate among theologians, activists, and ordinary Catholics alike. But what's behind this sudden change of heart, and what does it mean for the Church's relationship with the environment?
It might be the weirdest fact of this upside-down decade: The church is on the right side of history (sort of)
