The Passing of Pope Francis Quiets an Advocate for the Unheard

In an era where democratic values and alliances are being upended, there is a growing need for reliable moral leadership. This has sparked a question about who could now fill the role previously occupied by the pope as a consistent moral guidepost.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/world/europe/pope-francis-politics-advocate.html