Pope warns Earth heading for self-destruction without action

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis is warning that the world is “on a path of self-destruction” if political leaders fail to courageously use the COVID-19 pandemic as a chance to make the planet a fairer and greener place. In a video message released Thursday on World Earth Day, Francis said political leaders have an opportunity to “come out better” following the lessons learned about the social injustices laid bare during the pandemic. Francis has made his environmental appe