The Power of the Pope Why it Matters According to the The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)

Bloggers Note:  The POWER of the POPE

According to the   The Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)

 https://www.cfr.org 

pod cast  The Power of the Pope         https://www.cfr.org/podcasts/power-of-the-pope

1 ) Why do leaders from across the globe 

visit Pope Francis? 

 https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/copy-why-do-leaders-from-across-globe-visit-pope-visionary-author-jb8bc

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The Power of the Pope

For the past two thousand years, the pope has been a major player in global affairs. He is frequently called upon to act as a peace broker, a mediator, an advocate, and an influencer; and with over 1.3 billion followers around the world, the pope and his governmental arm, the Holy See, have the power to shape the future. How has the pope's power changed over time, and what is his role today?

2 ) The Pope and the Papacy

 https://www.gty.org/library/sermons-library/90-291/the-pope-and-the-papacy

 3)  Pope     https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pope