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Published daily in Bend, Oregon, by Western Communications, Inc. Copyright 2007.
By Victor L. Simpson / The Bulletin
July 18, 2008
SYDNEY, Australia — Pope Benedict XVI said Thursday that mankind’s “insatiable consumption” has scarred the Earth and squandered its resources, telling followers that taking care of the planet is vital to humanity.
The 81-year-old pontiff, appearing rested....