The Latest: Pope Francis praises efforts in climate summit

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on President Joe Biden’s global climate summit (all times local):
1:20 p.m.
Pope Francis is urging participants in the U.S.-hosted global climate summit to ensure that the post-pandemic world is cleaner, purer and preserved.
Francis delivered a short video message Thursday to the summit, praising the initiative. He said: “I wish you success in this beautiful decision to meet, walk together going forward, and I am with you all the way.”
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