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U.S. President Barack Obama stands with Pope Francis (L) as the pontiff is welcomed to the White House during a ceremony in Washington September 23, 2015.Reuters
Pope Francis on Wednesday addressed a crowd at the White House, calling climate change an urgent problem as he embarks on his first tour of the United States.
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In his speech from the White House lawn, the pontiff talked, as many had expected, about the fight against climate change. He praised President Barack Obama for his proposals, which aim for the US to cut emissions by up to 28% over the next decade.
