Margaret and the Pope Go to Assisi

Jon M. Sweeney’s popular history, The Pope Who Quit, was optioned by HBO. In addition to The Pope’s Cat series for children, he’s the author or translator of many other books including The Complete Francis of Assisi, and Francis of Assisi in His Own Words: The Essential Writings, often used in classes, book groups, and for individual study by people around the world wanting to know more about St. Francis of Assisi. Jon lives in Milwaukee with his wife, daughters, and cats.

Roy DeLeon is an Oblate of St. Benedict, a spiritual director, a workshop facilitator focused on creative praying, an Urban Sketcher, and a professional illustrator. In addition to illustrating The Pope's Cat series, he is also the author of Praying With the Body: Bringing the Psalms to Life. He lives in Bothell, Washington, with his wife, Annie.

"I’ve been to Assisi and the Vatican many times, but I saw them fresh when I saw them through Margaret’s eyes. I’m severely allergic to cats, but I can’t help but love the times I spend with Margaret and my grandchildren. This is the gift for all your young-uns (and yourself too)." —Mike Aquilina, author of Angels of God, and executive vice-president of the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology

"Slurping on gelato, sleeping through sermons, and annoying the Roman Curia ... Margaret’s back, and is as mischievous and lovable as ever." —Brendan Walsh, Editor, The Tablet 

"If you've ever wanted to know more about the real man we call St. Francis, then let the Pope's constantly curious cat be your guide. Discover this saint's revolutionary teachings and why they are more important than ever in our world today. Walk the streets of Assisi through Roy DeLeon's magnificent illustrations and even savor the sweetness of gelato with Margaret as she gives us a peek inside all the places we long to explore." —Lisa M. Hendey, author of I Am God's Storyteller

"Pack your imagination and board the train with Margaret and the Pope, on a historical, fun-loving, faith-filled adventure to the city of St. Francis. Margaret's infectious curiosity makes her the perfect traveling companion, with every twist and turn a page turner. Get ready. Arrivederci!" —Karen Kiefer, Director, The Church in the 21st Century Center, and author of Drawing God