Pope Francis Sinner

Pope Francis describes himself as "a sinner" in need of God's mercy, in an upcoming book where he also urges the Catholic Church to focus on its mission as a grassroots, hands-on organisation.

Most Americans think highly of Pope Francis, who has won praise for speaking out on global warming and urging his church to show more compassion toward sinners, says a poll released Wednesday.

Pope Francis on Tuesday warned "the powerful of the earth" they will answer to God if they fail to protect the environment to ensure the world can feed its population.

Pope Francis describes himself as "a sinner" in need of God's mercy, in an upcoming book where he also urges the Catholic Church to focus on its mission as a grassroots, hands-on organisation.

Most Americans think highly of Pope Francis, who has won praise for speaking out on global warming and urging his church to show more compassion toward sinners, says a poll released Wednesday.

Pope Francis on Tuesday warned "the powerful of the earth" they will answer to God if they fail to protect the environment to ensure the world can feed its population.