Pope Francis: His Legacy

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30

PROGRAM #10760  12:00 PM PT 

Pope Francis: His Legacy. 

During his 12-year pontificate, Pope Francis, the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, identified with the “theology of the people” and criticized the global economic model, viewed climate change as an environmental and ethical crisis that affects the poorest and most vulnerable the most. He also built a special bond with people in Gaza. Analysts comment on the tributes to Pope Francis.

Guests: Carmen Coya, Observer representing The King Center / The Center for Nonviolent Social Change and Theology student, Rome, Italy; Father Alejandro Solalinde, Founding Director, “Hermanos en el Camino” Migrant Shelter, Oaxaca, MX.

Building Latino Political Muscle. Latino leaders around the country hold a week of coordinated activities to promote civic engagement and advocate for issues in key policies affecting their communities, in areas such as education, health, the environment, and immigration. The theme of this Latino Advocacy Week is “Our Voice, Our Strength, Our Future.” A leading organizer discusses the issues driving the campaign.

Guest: Jessica Godinez, Interim Director of Conservation, Hispanic Access Foundation, San Diego, CA.

Most Polluted Cities. Los Angeles is still the smoggiest city in the US, followed by cities in California’s Central Valley. A recent report shows that almost a half of the US population lives in areas with dangerous air pollution levels. Latinos are among the worst hit by particle pollution. The report comes weeks after the EPA announced it is rolling back existing clean air rules. What’s worsening the air quality? What are the consequences for Latinos’s public health? Who are the biggest contributors to  pollution?

Guest: Dr. Juanita Mora, Spokesperson, Member of the Board of Directors, American Lung Association, Chicago, IL.

Photo: Republic of Korea/Flickr

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