• Arnold Schwarzenegger supports the Vatican's initiative to combat climate change.
• The initiative marks the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis' environmental encyclical, Laudato Si.
• Schwarzenegger urges individual choices and local policies as key to addressing global warming.

Arnold Schwarzenegger visited the Vatican to support Pope Leo's efforts to 'terminate' global warming through individual and collective actions. He emphasized the importance of local policies and the moral leadership from the Catholic Church in combatting climate change, stating that "every single one of (the) 1.4 billion Catholics can be a crusader for the environment," according to latimes and reuters.

Speaking at a three-day climate conference, which commemorates the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si, Schwarzenegger criticized the Trump administration's climate skepticism. He remarked on individual responsibility, stating, "Don’t use the federal government as an excuse," highlighting that personal choices are vital for environmental progress. This sentiment was echoed during a news conference where he referenced his environmental initiatives since leaving office in 2011, according to africanews and reuters.

The Vatican conference is anticipated to draw approximately 400 delegates, including environmental leaders and government officials, reinforcing the global focus on climate change action. Schwarzenegger's engagement is seen as pivotal in mobilizing the Catholic community towards addressing pollution and climate change with urgency, according to africanews and latimes.