Pope Francis: Conversations with Jorge Bergoglio - Couverture rigide

Rubin, Sergio; Ambrogetti, Francesca

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1444752499 ISBN 13 : 9781444752496

Editeur : Hodder & Stoughton, 2013

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was chosen as the next Pope in one of the shortest conclaves in history. He is the first Pope Francis, the first Jesuit Pope, the first Pope to come from Latin America. Who is this man, and how did he come to such high position?

This book begins with the arrival of Bergoglio's family in Buenos Aires in 1929, travelling from Italy, explores his childhood as one of a family of five, his first job as a factory cleaner and the bout of pneumonia which forced him to reassess his life completely. Then from his early days as a seminarian through his experience as a teacher of psychology and literature, through to his consecration as a cardinal by Pope John Paul II, Bergoglio shares his experiences of faith and life.

The difficult subjects are met head on, from the declining numbers of priests to celibacy and even the sex abuse scandals that have rocked the church - and through it all, Bergoglio's humble approach and desire to live an austere and faithful life shine through.

This is a Pope who will not allow himself to be fitted to a traditional mould - and the world waits with bated breath to see what his time as leader of the world's largest church will bring.

Revue de presse :

This papal biography is enthralling on family life, and he emerges as a sensitive man. (The Times - Ruth Gledhill 2013-06-03)

Well-written, well-researched and full of warmth, clarity and conviction. (Aslan Christian Books - Ian Matthew 2013-06-07)

A useful introduction to the man who will, in coming years, significantly influence the world's largest church. (Together Magazine 2013-06-07)

A fascinating text of an interview Francis gave to two Argentine journalists while he was still Archbishop of Buenos Aires. As the book makes clear, Francis is an original it is impossible to place in any of the pigeon holes beloved of Western commentators. On some issues conservative, on others extremely radical. (The Church of England Newspaper 2013-06-07)

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Hodder & Stoughton
• Date d'édition: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1444752499
• ISBN 13: 9781444752496
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 192