Hindus commend Pope on environmental stand

August 31, 2010
ANI

Hindus have applauded His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for taking a strong stand on environment.

Noted Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, in a statement in Nevada (USA) today, praised Pope’s powerful statement linking world peace to respecting the environment at Castel Gandolfo near Rome (Italy) on August 29, as reported by Catholic News Service.

Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, also praised Pope’s frequent calls to save the planet and curb environmental degradation.