Francis, Bishop of Rome A Short Biography |
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| Author:
| Collins, Michael |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8146-3804-0 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2013 |
| Publisher: | Liturgical Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $12.95 |
Book Description:
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From the moment that Jorge Mario Bergoglio stepped onto the loggia of Saint Peters Basilica, having taken the name of Francis, history already had been made. To identify himself in that moment as the Bishop of Rome rather than Pope already suggested a different approach to the Petrine ministry than what we have come to know. Pope Franciss words and actions since that day have only confirmed itdramatically at times. Who is Francis, Bishop of Rome? In this short biography, Fr. Michael...
More DescriptionFrom the moment that Jorge Mario Bergoglio stepped onto the loggia of Saint Peters Basilica, having taken the name of Francis, history already had been made. To identify himself in that moment as the Bishop of Rome rather than Pope already suggested a different approach to the Petrine ministry than what we have come to know. Pope Franciss words and actions since that day have only confirmed itdramatically at times. Who is Francis, Bishop of Rome? In this short biography, Fr. Michael Collins, international author and Vatican expert, introduces readers to the man now called to lead the Catholic Church.