Name: Francis, Bishop of Rome / New edition
Brand: Liturgical Press
SKU: 637051
Price: 11.66 USD
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Author: Michael Collins
ISBN: 9780814637050

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In Francis, Bishop of Rome, Fr. Michael Collins introduced readers to the Pope who has grabbed the attention and the spiritual imaginations of Catholics and others around the world. Now, in this Second Edition, Collins takes account of the most important events and development of his remarkable pontificate. With a focus on compassion, Francis has challenged world leaders to be more attentive to the poor, begun important reforms of the Curia and the Vatican Bank, and called for an Extraordinary Synod of Bishops to discuss pastoral challenges that face modern families. This new edition offers readers a concise and engaging portrait of a remarkable spiritual leader.

Product Information

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Title: Francis, Bishop of Rome / New edition
By: Michael Collins
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 120
Vendor: Liturgical Press
Publication Date: 2014

Dimensions: 8.25 X 5.38 (inches)
Weight: 6 ounces
ISBN: 0814637051
ISBN-13: 9780814637050
Series: People of God
Stock No: WW637051

Publisher's Description

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In Francis: Bishop of Rome, Fr. Michael Collins introduced readers to the pope who has grabbed the attention and the spiritual imaginations of Catholics and others around the world. Now, in this second edition, Collins takes account of the most important events and development of his remarkable pontificate. With a focus on compassion, Francis has challenged world leaders to be more attentive to the poor, begun important reforms of the Curia and the Vatican Bank, and called for two synods of bishops to discuss pastoral challenges that face modern families. This new edition, which is 25% longer than the first, includes more details about Jorge Bergoglio’s early life and a far more expansive understanding of the pontificate of this remarkable spiritual leader.

People of God is a series of inspiring biographies for the general reader. Each volume offers a compelling and honest narrative of the life of an important twentieth or twenty-first century Catholic. Some living and some now deceased, each of these women and men has known challenges and weaknesses familiar to most of us but responded to them in ways that call us to our own forms of heroism. Each offers a credible and concrete witness of faith, hope, and love to people of our own day.

Author Bio

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Michael Collins is a priest of the Archdiocese of Dublin, where he has served several parishes. He has written or co-authored a number of books, including Benedict XVI: Successor to Peter, John Paul II: The Path to Sainthood, and The Story of Christianity. He is the author of Francis: Bishop of Rome, published by Liturgical Press and now in its second edition.

About the Series

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The People of God series is a brand-new series of inspiring biographies for the general reader. Each volume offers a compelling and honest narrative of the life of an important twentieth or twenty-first century Catholic. Some living and some now deceased, each of these women and men has known challenges and weaknesses familiar to most of us but responded to them in ways that call us to our own forms of heroism. Each offers a credible and concrete witness of faith, hope, and love to people of our own day.