VATICAN CITY: Arguably the most popular figure on the planet takes an ocean of admirers to task over ecological plunder in a long-awaited climate encyclical released Thursday.

Pope Francis makes his case for combating global warming by employing a mix of lyrical phrasing, plain speak and tough love.

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