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In 2017, Gore stated that he could consider becoming a Roman Catholic due to Pope Francis's position on climate change.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (August 4, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/04/al-gore-because-of-pope-francis-i-really-could-become-a-catholic/ Al Gore: ‘Because of Pope Francis, I Really Could Become a Catholic’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 4, 2017.</ref>

In 2017, Gore stated that he could consider becoming a Roman Catholic due to Pope Francis's position on climate change.<ref>Williams, Thomas D. (August 4, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/04/al-gore-because-of-pope-francis-i-really-could-become-a-catholic/ Al Gore: ‘Because of Pope Francis, I Really Could Become a Catholic’]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 4, 2017.</ref>

In January 2018, Gore alleged that the "bitter cold" weather the U.S. was seeing that winter was "exactly what we should expect from the climate crisis."<ref>Delingpole, James (January 5, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/05/this-bitter-cold-is-what-global-warming-looks-like-explains-al-gore/ This ‘Bitter Cold’ Is What Global Warming Looks Like, Explains Al Gore]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.</ref>

In January 2018, Gore alleged that the "bitter cold" weather the U.S. was seeing that winter was "exactly what we should expect from the climate crisis."<ref>Delingpole, James (January 5, 2018). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2018/01/05/this-bitter-cold-is-what-global-warming-looks-like-explains-al-gore/ This ‘Bitter Cold’ Is What Global Warming Looks Like, Explains Al Gore]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved January 5, 2018.</ref><ref>Murphy, James (January 6, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/tech/environment/item/27893-bitter-cold-is-exactly-what-we-should-expect-from-global-warming-says-al-gore Bitter Cold Is “Exactly What We Should Expect” From Global Warming, Says Al Gore]. ''The New American''. Retrieved January 6, 2018.</ref>

Despite his climate change promotion, many of Gore's actions do not line up with his philosophy,<ref>Lowe, Tiana (June 6, 2017). [http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/448342/bill-de-blasio-al-gores-climate-change-hypocrisy For America’s Loudest Climate Alarmists, Do as I Say, Not as I Do]. ''National Review''. Retrieved August 2, 2017.</ref><ref>Ambrose, Jay (May 16, 2009). [https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2009/05/16/al_gores_hypocrisy_astounding_96529.html Al Gore's Hypocrisy Astounding]. ''RealClearPolitics''. Retrieved August 2, 2017.</ref><ref>Goldstein, Lorrie (July 29, 2017). [http://www.torontosun.com/2017/07/29/al-gores-hypocrisy-breathtaking Al Gore's hypocrisy 'breathtaking']. ''Toronto Sun''. Retrieved August 2, 2017.</ref> as seen in a 2017 study that found that Gore's mansion used 21 times more energy in the previous year than the average American home.<ref>Chasmar, Jessica (August 2, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/2/al-gores-nashville-estate-expends-21-times-more-en/ Al Gore’s Nashville estate expends 21 times more energy a year than typical U.S. home, study says]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 2, 2017.</ref><ref>Kew, Ben (August 2, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/02/report-al-gores-home-burns-34-times-more-electricity-than-average-u-s-household/ Report: Al Gore’s Home Burns 34 Times More Electricity Than Average U.S. Household]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 2, 2017.</ref>

Despite his climate change promotion, many of Gore's actions do not line up with his philosophy,<ref>Lowe, Tiana (June 6, 2017). [http://www.nationalreview.com/corner/448342/bill-de-blasio-al-gores-climate-change-hypocrisy For America’s Loudest Climate Alarmists, Do as I Say, Not as I Do]. ''National Review''. Retrieved August 2, 2017.</ref><ref>Ambrose, Jay (May 16, 2009). [https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2009/05/16/al_gores_hypocrisy_astounding_96529.html Al Gore's Hypocrisy Astounding]. ''RealClearPolitics''. Retrieved August 2, 2017.</ref><ref>Goldstein, Lorrie (July 29, 2017). [http://www.torontosun.com/2017/07/29/al-gores-hypocrisy-breathtaking Al Gore's hypocrisy 'breathtaking']. ''Toronto Sun''. Retrieved August 2, 2017.</ref> as seen in a 2017 study that found that Gore's mansion used 21 times more energy in the previous year than the average American home.<ref>Chasmar, Jessica (August 2, 2017). [http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/aug/2/al-gores-nashville-estate-expends-21-times-more-en/ Al Gore’s Nashville estate expends 21 times more energy a year than typical U.S. home, study says]. ''The Washington Times''. Retrieved August 2, 2017.</ref><ref>Kew, Ben (August 2, 2017). [http://www.breitbart.com/big-government/2017/08/02/report-al-gores-home-burns-34-times-more-electricity-than-average-u-s-household/ Report: Al Gore’s Home Burns 34 Times More Electricity Than Average U.S. Household]. ''Breitbart News''. Retrieved August 2, 2017.</ref>