As seen in newsday.com the pope is going green.

Pope Benedict XVI is the most prominent of world religious leaders to emphasize eco-friendly policies in recent years. Among actions taken, locally and elsewhere:

Solar panels on top of the school St. Philip and James Catholic parish in St. James.

Energy-efficient $28 million student center planned for Molloy College in Rockville Centre.

Solar panels for roof of major Vatican City auditorium.

Prayer books for Vatican events printed on recycled pape.

LIPA energy audits for local congregations encouraged by Long Island Interfaith Environmental Network.