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The promise of Francis : the man, the pope, and the challenge of change / David Willey.

by Willey, David.

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Gallery Books, 2015.

Francis, Pope, 1936-

Catholic Church -- Clergy -- Biography.

Catholic Church -- History -- 21st century.

Popes -- Biography.

Bishops -- Argentina -- Biography.

Priests -- Argentina -- Biography.

Christian biography.

9781476789057 (hc.)

Alternate title:

Francis : the man, the pope, and the challenge of change

First Gallery Books hardcover edition.

312 pages, [8] pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 299-300) and index.

The bishop of the slums -- Peter's pence -- A deeper theology of women -- Execrable acts -- Family matters -- @pontifex -- Saving the Sistine -- The pope of the periphery -- Whirlwind.

"David Willey has reported for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) from Rome under five popes. He explores the religious and personal background of Pope Francis and his ability to fulfill the promises of reform made during the first two years of his papacy. Sex crimes and cover-ups, financial scandal, declining membership, and the unprecedented resignation of its chief executive, Pope Benedict XVI. These were the ingredients of a twenty-first century crisis in the Vatican -- a crisis that might have anticipated the election of a steadily conservative pope, a career bureaucrat, and an insider. Instead they chose Francis. Willey chronicles Francis's first two years as pope and analyzes what could happen in the years to come. The inside story of this most unlikely man from the end of the world who came to lead the world's largest religious denomination into the future, stirring millions to interest and faith again through his frank speeches and benevolent beliefs. Putting this all into context, Willey seeks to further unravel the mysteries and conspiracies that continue to surround the worldwide headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. The world has never seen the Church in a greater state of flux, as Francis's words and deeds have enchanted, entertained, and sometimes enraged the public. A comprehensive biography which explores the religious and personal background of the inspirational Pope Francis, his stunning impact on the Catholic Church, the hopes he has raised, and the legacy he will leave behind"--Provided by publisher.

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