[Tao Yin]

You might want to give him a little extra credence, especially if you think you disagree with him.

Hogwash! The Apostles never claimed they had any expertise other than in Christ. What does an expert in doctrine know about economics or environmentalism.

This is the same as an actor or singer speaking off topic. Unless it's the Good News, the Pope is speaking off topic and has no special authority.

I will admit that living according to God's truths do have an impact on our Earthly lives, but this is just plain silly.

[chihiro]

Morality. It is infused in all human interactions, whether they be economics or how we interact with our planet. The Pope is most certainly and expert in morality.