The Catholic Church in recent years, especially in the pontificate of Pope Francis, has emphasized the necessity of caring for creation as part of our responsibility as Christians. We are stewards of creation, not unbridled consumers. Still, even in a church environment, when it comes to a clash between culture and spiritual values, culture often wins. Here are painful examples of the use of luxury woods in a sanctuary setting.
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