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.
'I didn’t want to journey alone': Pope Francis releases autobiography
In this new, deeply personal autobiography, published January 15, Pope Francis does not reveal new information but instead retraces the encounters that shaped his early years and his family's history.
Pope Francis’ New Autobiography ‘Hope’ Hits Bookshelves In 80 Countries
The book, six years in the making, vividly recreates Pope Francis’ childhood in Buenos Aires and offers few new insights into his papacy. The book is enhanced by remarkable photographs, including private and unpublished material made personally available by Francis himself.
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 becomes first ever sitting pontiff to publish autobiography
Pope Francis has released his autobiography "Hope". The book shares anecdotes from his life alongside his thoughts on the most trying issues of the era. View on euronews
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My boyhood in the Buenos Aires barrio: Pope Francis autobiography extract
Pope Francis was born in 1936 ... she died of consumption, ravaged by that life. I recall the sad haste of her funeral: the husband seemed sullen and distant, withdrawn into himself, worried ...
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Hope — Pope Francis’s surprising, joyful call for spiritual renewal
Not even the Pope can resist the temptation ... not even the first memoir written by Francis: last year he published his recollections of world events, Life: My Story Through History.
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Pope Francis: ‘Be Messengers of Hope’ With a ‘Yes to Life’ in Jubilee Year
Pope Francis encouraged Christians to be “messengers of hope” in the Jubilee Year by saying “‘Yes’ to life.” Umbrellas dotted St. Peter’s Square on the rainy Sunday afternoon as ...
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Pope Francis welcomes jubilee pilgrims: ‘Begin again with hope’
With the jubilee we start a new life, a new phase.” Faithful reach out to greet Pope Francis as he makes his way through the crowd in the Vatican's Paul VI Audience Hall during the first jubilee ...
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Pope calls for commitment to protect life as he doubles down on abortion in New Year's Day message
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis ushered in the New Year with a renewed appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a “firm commitment” to protect and respect life from conception to ...