What power does the pope really have now?

Pope Francis made climate change a moral crisis. Following his death, the world needs a new voice

Pope Francis turned the climate crisis into a global moral reckoning, but as the planet warms, his loss leaves a gaping hole in the fight for climate justice.Chico Harlan reports for The Washington Post.In short:Francis transformed the papacy into a moral megaphone for climate action, directly challenging fossil fuel giants and world leaders to change course.Despite his urgency, the world’s biggest polluters ramped up emissions, and political ba…

What power does the pope really have now?

The pope has moral authority over 1.4 billion Catholics. But experts say he may not change their minds on political issues.

All eyes are on Rome on Saturday. While Pope Francis is buried in St. Peter's Square, the succession story begins behind the scenes. What is at stake in an era of waning religious authority? 'The Vatican's clout is still surprisingly great.'