Pope Leo makes a public call for the world to reject profits gained through environmental harm during a visit to Acerra, Italy, a region known as a hotspot for illegal toxic-waste dumping. Local coverage describes the area near Naples as the “Land of Fires,” associated with toxic waste pollution and related health concerns. Speaking during the visit, the first U.S. pope criticizes companies that pursue “dizzying” or “excessive” profits while contaminating the land, water, and air. Multiple outlets report that he urges people to resist what he frames as temptations of “power and enrichment” tied to polluting practices that also undermine social coexistence. The reporting across sources is consistent in linking his remarks to illegal dumping in Acerra and to the broader environmental and health impacts experienced in the region. While details beyond the visit context are limited, all accounts present the same core message: that economic gain should not come at the expense of environmental protection and community well-being.