California Governor Gavin Newsom attending Vatican Climate Summit
California Governor Gavin Newsom to attend Vatican Climate Summit despite progressive track record including support for transgender surgeries and pro-abortion campaigns. Newsom's visit aims to advance subnational climate work with a region in Italy.
Key Points
- Newsom invited to 2024 Vatican Climate Summit
- Pushing for climate action and democracy
- Promoting progressive policies despite conflicting with Catholic Church's teachings
Pros
- Advancing subnational climate work with a region in Italy
- Joining Pope's call for climate action
- Opportunity for global climate discussions
Cons
- Progressive policies at odds with Catholic Church's dogma
- Controversial stance on abortion and transgender issues