Pope Francis
Untying the Knots
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- 27,99 €
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- 27,99 €
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'...a superb guide into one of the most pivotal personalities of the 21st century' - Publishers Weekly
'An exhaustive look at the newest pope ... a highly worthwhile resource for Catholics and non-Catholics alike.' - Kirkus
A wise and perceptive portrait of the late Pope Francis, now in a revised and greatly expanded new edition.
Pope Francis enchanted and bewildered the world in equal measure with his compassion and his contradictions. Expanding greatly on his acclaimed earlier book Pope Francis: Untying the Knots, Paul Vallely reexamines the complex past of Jorge Mario Bertoglio and adds nine new chapters, revealing many untold, behind-the-scenes stories from his years in office that explain his astonishing papacy.
Consistently Pope Francis showed a willingness to discuss issues previously considered taboo, such as the ban on those who divorce and remarry receiving Communion, his liberal instincts outraging traditionalists in the Vatican and especially in the Church hierarchy in the United States. At the same time, many of his statements reassured conservative elements that he was not, in fact, as radical as he might appear.
Charting Francis's remarkable journey to the Vatican, from his controversial behaviour during the Dirty War in Argentina to his attempts to address the scandals plaguing the Church, Paul Vallely has produced a deeply nuanced and insightful portrait of perhaps the most influential person in the world. 'Pope Francis,' he writes, 'has not just demonstrated a different way of being a pope. He has shown the world a different way of being a Catholic.'
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Updated from a fast-tracked 2013 instant bio, this first-rate remix on the life of Pope Francis includes nine new and substantive chapters. Vallely intelligently expands on Jorge Bergoglio's pre-papacy history, highlighting the difficult years he was "exiled" to C rdoba by Jesuit superiors. "He changed when he was in C rdoba" says a fellow Jesuit; it softened Bergoglio's sterner edges. The majority of fresh material unpacks Pope Francis's actions since his election: renewals of the Second Vatican Council, efforts to reach out to the poor, continuing cleaning out of clericalism and corruption, exposing dark ecclesial corners where abuse may occur. Such bold leadership has attracted harsh opposition and set traditionalists who have had two long pontificates to settle in back on their heels. Yet the pope's favorability ratings continue to skyrocket among Catholics and non-Catholics alike. While some conservative bishops profess "confusion" over Francis' leadership, the majority of Catholics do not. They see authenticity, moral courage, humility, and a more collegial responsive governance and they like it. Vallely provides a superb guide into one of the most pivotal personalities of the 21st century.
