Pope Francis

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Our Price:  £12.99(VAT Free) –+ Add to Basket Author: Dr Matthew Bunson Product Code:  B2125 ISBN:  9781612787138 Publisher:  Our Sunday Visitor Format  Paperback Pages  256 Condition  New Availability      In stock, immediate despatch Stock info: Only 1 left. Share Tweet

Written by the author of the first English-language biography of Benedict XVI, Dr Matthew Bunson - senior correspondent for Our Sunday Visitor, acclaimed historian, and author of over 45 books. Pope Francis is based on years of Bunson's research and observation of Cardinal Bergoglio among the College of Cardinals, as well as of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. This book puts forth a comprehensive analysis of the incredible final days of the pontificate of Pope Benedict XVI, the interregnum, the crises, challenges, and opportunities facing Pope Francis, and a look at the future of Catholicism: The events and analysis of Pope Benedict's resignation; A complete biography of the first pope from the Southern Hemisphere, including family history, work as a priest and bishop, and his time as a Cardinal; Text and speeches given by Pope Francis from the moment of his election to his installation; A discussion of the Pope Francis' coat of arms and other symbols of the papacy; A comprehensive discussion of what lies ahead for the new pope. Follow this humble servant of the Church from Buenos Aires who reminds us that we as men and women are all collaborators in the vineyard of the Lord, that we are all peace makers, and we are all brothers and sisters in unity, love and service. Illustrated with colour photographs.