The Latest: Pope Francis praises efforts in climate summit April 22, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 20 1of20World leaders virtually attend the Leaders Summit on Climate, as seen from the East Room of the White House, Thursday, April 22, 2021, in Washington.Evan Vucci/APShow MoreShow Less 2of20German Chancellor Angela Merkel is attending a virtual international climate summit with US President Joe Biden in Berlin, Germany, Thursday, April 22, 2021. The meeting is intended to underline the urgency and economic benefits of stronger climate protection measures on the way to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow in November. Some 40 international leaders are attending the summit. (Kay Nietfeld/AP via Pool)Kay Nietfeld/APShow MoreShow Less