'That forest lung is vital for our planet,' Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis says every child is a gift that changes the history of a family. (Photo:AP)
Vatican City: Pope Francis on Sunday voiced concern for the Amazon rainforest, a "vital" lung for the planet, as the worst blazes in years have sparked a global outcry.
"We are concerned about the vast fires that have developed in the Amazon," the pope told the faithful. "That forest lung is vital for our planet."
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