Irish Examiner view: Church could promote self-sacrifice in the name of sustainability 

Pope Francis could call on the faithful to reduce consumption as part of the radical response to global warming he proposes

Pope Francis speaking with journalists as he returned to Rome yesterday after his pastoral visit to Hungary. Picture: Vincenzo Pinto/AP 

We may all be apprehensive about the introduction of congestion charges and other attempts to persuade, or eject, us from our cars, particularly if those in authority follow the call of Department of Transport officials to “push” such measures through because they will ultimately be welcomed.