Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of Eastern Orthodox Christians, was awarded the 2025 Templeton Prize for his efforts in promoting environmental stewardship and interfaith dialogue. The Templeton Foundation recognized his work in bridging scientific and spiritual understandings of humanity’s relationship with the natural world. Patriarch Bartholomew has long advocated for the protection of the environment, emphasizing the moral responsibility of all faiths to care for creation.