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Key Words of Pope Francis is a collection of over 50 essays by an impressive set of insightful contributors from around the globe, each writing on a specific word that has become important in the ministry of Pope Francis. Writers such as Fr Timothy Radcliffe, Archbishop Justin Welby, Sr Simone Campbell, Cardinal Blase Cupich, Cardinal Oscar Rodriguez Maradiaga, Fr James Martin, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle and Carolyn Woo explore the Pope's use of words like joy , clericalism , field hospital , money , family and tears . Together, they reveal what Francis's use of these words says about him, his ministry and priorities, and their significance to the church, the world, and the lives of individual Christians. The entire collection is introduced by a foreword by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of Orthodox Christians worldwide, and a preface by one of Francis's closest advisers, Cardinal Sean O'Malley.This is no set of encyclopaedia entries. It is instead a reflective, inspiring, and often heartfelt book that offers engaging answers to the question 'What is this surprising Pope up to?
List of contents
Foreword - Ecumenical Patriarch BartholomewPreface - Cardinal Seán O'Malley, OFM CapBaptism - Cardinal Donald WuerlBenedict - David GibsonCapitalism - Bishop Robert McElroyCareerism - Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, CSsRChurch - Elizabeth Stoker BruenigClerical Abuse - Francis SullivanClericalism - Archbishop Paul-André DurocherCollegiality - Archbishop Mark ColeridgeConscience - Austen IvereighCreation - Fr. John ChryssavgisCuria - Massimo FaggioliDialogue - Archbishop Roberto O. González Nieves, OFMEcumenism - Nontando HadebeEmbrace - Simcha FisherEncounter - Archbishop Victor Manuel FernándezEpiscopal accountability - Katie GrimesFamily - Julie Hanlon RubioField hospital - Cardinal Blase CupichFlesh - Msgr. Dario E. Viganò Gossip - Kaya OakesGrandparents - Bill DoddsHagan lío - Fr. Manuel DorantesHope - Natalia Imperatori-LeeImmigrant - Sr. Norma Seni Pimentel, MJIndifference - Sr. Carmen Sammut, MSOLAJesus - Fr Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator, SJJoy - Fr. Timothy Radcliffe, OPJudgment - Michael J. O'LoughlinJustice - Sr. Simone Campbell, SSSLeadership - Kerry Alys RobinsonLegalism - Sr. Teresa Forcades i Vila, OSBMartyrdom - Bishop Borys GudziakMercy - Archbishop Donald BolenMiracles - John ThavisMoney - Andrea TornielliPeriphery - Carolyn Y. WooPrayer - Bishop Daniel E. FloresReform - Óscar Andrés Rodríguez Maradiaga, SDBRefugee - Sr. Rhonda MiskaSaint Francis - Fr. Michael Perry, OFMSatan - Gregory K. HillisSecond Vatican Council - Archbishop Diarmuid MartinService - Phyllis ZaganoSheep - Archbishop Justin WelbySourpuss - Fr. James Corkery, SJTears - Cardinal Luis Antonio G. TagleThrowaway culture - Sr. Pat Farrell, OSFWomen - Astrid Lobo GajiwalaWorldliness - Mollie Wilson O'ReillyYouth - Jordan Denari DuffnerAcknowledgments
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A helpful addition to the ever-expanding literature on Pope Francis. This collection will no doubt be greeted with gratitude by those desiring personal growth in their lives through reflection on the Pope's words and actions, especially his determination to build bridges, foster receptive dialogue, and multiply opportunities for encounter. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State
