Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, the independent socialist turned 2016 Democratic presidential candidate, has praised the pope on climate change.

“Pope Francis’ powerful message on climate change should change the debate around the world and become a catalyst for the bold actions needed to reverse global warming,” Sanders said in a statement. “The pope helps us all see how those with the least among us will fare the worst from the consequences of climate change.”

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