Pope and faith leaders sign joint climate appeal ahead of summit

It was signed at a formal ceremony in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican before being handed over to the head of the Cop26 conference, Alok Sharma

Pope Francis. Picture: Filippo Monteforte/Pool photo via AP

Pope Francis and dozens of religious leaders have signed a joint appeal to governments to commit to ambitious targets at the upcoming UN climate conference in Glasgow.

They also promised to do their own part to lead their faithful into more sustainable behaviour.