The Spirit of St Francis

A unique, inspiring and beautifully crafted sequence of meditations, drawn from the Pope's speeches and tweets since becoming pontiff in 2013. Reveals the genius of a global leader whose message transcends religious boundaries. Produced in cooperation with the Vatican. 'Some people want to know why I wished to be called Francis. For me, Francis of Assisi is the man of poverty, the man of peace, the man who loves and protects creation.' Pope Francis, March 16, 2013

By taking the name of one of the most widely respected figures in history, Pope Francis set a high bar for his papacy. The legacy of St Francis is epic: a breath-taking testament to divine love and the human capacity for compassion and joy. Since his election in March 2013, the pope's Franciscan 'accent' has become increasingly evident. His optimism, creativity, courage, and playful sense of humour are reminiscent of the beloved saint.

About the author

Pope Francis is the first Latin American to be elected to the chair of St Peter. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he was ordained as a priest in 1969. He served as head of the Society of Jesus in Argentina from 1973 to 1979. In 1998 he became the Archbishop of Buenos Aires, and in 2001 a cardinal. Following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI in February 2013, Bergoglio was elected as his successor. He chose the papal name Francis in honour of Saint Francis of Assisi.

Summary

A unique, inspiring and beautifully crafted sequence of meditations, drawn from the Pope’s speeches and tweets since becoming pontiff in 2013.

Product details

• Authors: Pope Francis , Pope Francis, Francis Pope
• Publisher: O'Reilly
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 16.07.2015
• EAN: 9780281074310
• ISBN: 978-0-281-07431-0
• No. of pages: 192
• Weight: 217 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Humanities (general); Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Spirituality, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Biblical Meditations / General, Christianity, Bible readings, selections & meditations, Christian spirituality & religious experience, Spirituality and religious experience, Bible readings, selections and meditations