They will give 1 million dollars if the pope makes a vegan diet during Lent

Nail unpublished campaign International prays the Pope Francisco what are you eating Vegan during Lent, with him objective that the mbadive diffusion of their gesture of solidarity inspires millions of people in favor of the protection of the planet.

If the pontiff accept the challenge, officials pledge to donate a million dollars to the nonprofit organization that he chooses.

That's the campaign "Million Dollar Vegan"Launched by the founders of Veganuary in 2014 and led by 12-year-old activist Genesis Butler, who in 2017 became the youngest person to lecture at TED.

"Today, Pope Francis, I ask you to join me and refrain from consuming animal products during Lent, thus supporting the" Million Dollar Vegan "campaign, Butler said. in a letter to Jorge Bergoglio and published on the official website.

"If he joins me, the international foundation "Blue Horizon & # 39; will donate a million dollars to one or more charities or charities of their choice, as a maximum thanks for their commitment, "he adds.

Butler considers fundamental "the support of influential leaders" as pontiff to raise public awareness of the need to protect the world.

The petition already has the collaboration of celebrities such as the musician Paul McCartney, players Woody Harrelson and Joaquin Phoenix, footballer Carlos Cuéllar and local personalities in more than 15 countries.

In this letter, Butler recalls Francisco's encyclical on the protection of the planet "Laudato si", in which "he declared that all efforts to protect and improve our world would involve: lifestyle, production and consumption changes"

"I agree with you, with all my heart, and seek your support to address one of the main underlying causes of these problems: livestock," he said.

Emphasize that "farming uses 83% of farmland but produces only 18% of our calories" and suggests that many of the "815 million malnourished people" could be nurtured at home. They were avoided "this food waste& # 39; "

The letter also believes that it is essential to "progress towards a plant-based diet"Because" will have significant environmental benefits", protect the planet and benefit people's health by reducing disease.

The campaign was launched simultaneously in 15 countries: United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Chile, Australia, India, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and United Kingdom. EFE