Pope Francis, autobiography

Pope Francis is introspective and self-critical in his autobiography, at least about his youth
An introspective Pope Francis has divulged some of the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the secret 2013 conclave that elected him pope and the resistance he has encountered ever since, in his autobiography being released Tuesday that also doubles down on some of his more controversial decisions as pontiff.
Autobiography by Pope Francis tells about his growing age
In a new book, Pope Francis said he feels “all right” despite his illnesses. “The reality is, quite simply, that I am old,” he says in “Hope: The Autobiography”, which was co-written with the Italian journalist Carlo Musso.
Pope Francis, in new book, downplays health issues: 'I am well'
Pope Francis, who turned 88 last month and asked an aide to read a major speech last week due to a cold, says in a new book that he feels healthy and has no plans to resign as leader of the global Catholic Church.
Pope Francis recounts 'mischievous' youth in autobiography
Argentine pontiff reminisces on a childhood spent eating pizza, walking the streets and getting up to no good in his Buenos Aires neighbourhood.
Pope Francis: Healthy, Hopeful, and Here to Stay
Pope Francis asserts that he is healthy and has no intentions of resigning, despite recent health issues. His second autobiography, titled 'Hope,' explores his life and leadership decisions, including the blessing of same-sex couples.
'I’m a sinner like everyone else': Pope Francis says he had a mischievous youth
In his autobiography, Pope Francis opens up about his "mischievous" childhood, his family's immigrant history, and his surprise at becoming Pope in 20
Five things we learn about Pope Francis from his new memoir
In Pope Francis' autobiography Hope he reiterates themes of his papacy like hatred of war and unchecked capitalism, and a desire for the Catholic Church to be seen as a field hospital, not a fortress.
Pope Francis’ new autobiography traces roots and rise to Vatican
Tuesday marks the release of the first autobiography by a living pope: “Hope” by Pope Francis. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports for TODAY on what’s included in the new book.
Pope Francis Issues Health Update As He Rules Out Stepping Down
Pope Francis has downplayed health issues and insisted he has no plans to resign. "I am well," the 88-year-old says in his new memoir released on Tuesday Hope: The Autobiography, Reuters reported. "The reality is,
Pope Francis’ Autobiography, ‘Hope,’ Arrives in Bookstores
The book, which was six years in the making, vividly recreates Francis’ childhood in Buenos Aires but offers few new insights into his papacy.
Pope Francis becomes first ever pontiff to publish autobiography
Pope Francis has released is autobiography "Hope". The book shares anecdotes from his life alongside his thoughts on the most trying issues of the era. View on euronews
Pope Francis tells in memoir how documents on abuse and corruption cases were handed to him
One of Francis’ lasting reforms will be his reshaping of the papacy to embrace simplicity and humility. In his new ...
Pope Benedict passed box of Vatican’s ‘most difficult and painful’ secrets over to Pope Francis: Book
I have arrived this far, taken these actions, removed these people, now it’s your turn,” said Benedict XVI, when handing the ...
Hope by Pope Francis review: a tale of two Francises, the lover of peace and the liberal control freak
Someone in the queue behind him said “let’s hope he accepts”, but he was, it seems, deaf to all the signs he was in the ...
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Pope Francis calls for dialogue to combat 'threat of a world war'
Pope Francis expressed concern about "the increasingly concrete threat of a world war" at a New Year's reception for foreign ...
Biden awards Pope Francis with highest civilian honor, Presidential Medal of Freedom, over the phone
President Joe Biden changed his travel plans to Rome to award Pope Francis the Medal of Freedom due to the California wildfires, but the two still spoke on Saturday.
Catholic cardinals play a key role in secular politics as well as the Catholic Church–and the importance of Pope Francis’ choice to head the church in DC
Pope Francis recently appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy, a harsh critic of President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policy, ...
Pope Reveals He Inherited Big White Box of Corruption and Abuse Scandals
When Pope Francis was elected pope, he inherited a box full of abuse and corruption scandals, according to his new ...