The recent conference on climate change, organized by the Vatican's Council for Justice and Peace, marked the most significant plunge to date by the Roman Catholic Church - the world's largest Christian grouping - into one of the hottest contemporary topics.
Scientists, environment ministers and leaders of various religions from 20 countries sat down for two days to discuss the implications of global warming and development.
Pope Benedict XVI urged bishops, scientists and politicians to "respect Creation" while "focusing on the needs of sustainable development".
According to Vatican sources, the present Pope is far more engaged in the green debate than John Paul II. This is very significant since worldwide membership of the Catholic church numbers over one billion.
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