Pope Francis cancels presence at COP28 climate conference due to health, while other faith leaders attend

A heavy bout of influenza has forced Pope Francis to cancel his journey to Dubai for the COP 28 climate conference hosted by the oil-rich United Arab Emirates. Faith organizations will have a visible presence at the summit where world leaders will make decisions affecting the future of creation.

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