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"From a discussion of economic justice to a call for new decision-making roles for women in the Church, The Joy of the Gospel is thought provoking, wide-ranging, and challenging to every Catholic. Those who carefully read it, study it, and pray with it will be ready to take up, with the whole Church, this "new phase of evangelization, one marked by enthusiasm and vitalilty"--and, most especially, joy"--Publisher.

"In his first official book published as Pope, in celebration of his Jubilee of Mercy, Pope Francis here addresses all humanity in an intimate and personal dialogue. At the center of this book is the subject closest to his heart--mercy--which has long been the cornerstone of his faith and is now the central teaching of his papacy. These pages resonate with a desire to reach all those souls who are looking for meaning in life, a road to peace and reconciliation,...

"The beloved Pope Francis’s long-awaited prayers for the ten most pressing issues the world is facing today, inspiring action to radically unite humanity in hope for a peaceful future “The clock is ticking, and all life is in danger, yet we still have time. . . . So let us take the first steps and go out to encounter the other—those who are different from us. Let us put our hands, minds, and hearts into working together. Let us be the change...

En su primer libro oficial como el Papa, y en celebración de su Jubileo de la Misericordia, el Papa Francisco se dirige a cada hombre y mujer del planeta un diálogo íntimo y personal. En el centro, se halla el tema que más le interesa—la misericordia—desde siempre eje fundamental de su fe y ahora de su pontificado.

En la crisis del Covid, el pastor amado de mas de mil millones de catolicos ha visto la crueldad y la desigualdad de nuestra sociedad expuestas mas vividamente que nunca. Tambien ha visto en la resiliencia, la generosidad y la creatividad de tantas personas los medios para rescatar nuestra sociedad, nuestra economia y nuestro planeta. Con una prosa directa y poderosa, el Papa Francisco nos urge a no permitir que el dolor sea en vano.

''For the first time, Pope Francis tells the story of his life as he looks back on the momentous world events that have changed history—from his earliest years during the outbreak of World War II in 1939 to the turmoil of today. An extraordinary personal and historical journey, Life is the story of a man and a world in dramatic change. Pope Francis recalls his life through memories and observations of the most significant occurrences of the past...

The leader of the Catholic Church discusses what the COVID-19 crisis revealed about the cruelty and inequality of society, what it can teach about handling upheaval, and how to make the world safer, fairer, and healthier for all people.

Pope Francis met with French reporter and sociologist Dominique Wolton for an unprecedented series of twelve fascinating and timely conversationsopen dialogues revolving around the political, cultural, and religious issues dominating communication and conflict around the worldnow published in A Future of Faith: The Path of Change in Politics and Society. Inspiring and insightful, Pope Franciss views on immigration, poverty, diversity, globalization,...

Describes the life and career of the 266th pope, including his early life in Argentina, his decision at sixteen to become a priest, his work to help end poverty, and his assistance in United States and Cuban relations.