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A picture book biography of Pope Francis.

In 2013, the white smoke of the Vatican announced to the world the election of the first Latin American Pope. That day, Father Jorge became Francis, but a few weeks earlier, he was walking the streets of his native Buenos Aires, always close to the needy. Discover the origins of the man who, with his example of humility and love, may change the Church, and perhaps the whole world.

"Describes the life, tribulations, and achievements of Pope Francis"--Provided by publisher.

"Elders from over 30 countries share their wisdom carved from lifetimes of experience. Pope Francis contributes as a fellow elder, offering the preface and his own story in each chapter, while also reflecting on dozens of others' stories"--Provided by publisher.

"Graphic stories of the lives of five Catholic saints"--Provided by publisher.

Profiles the life and achievements of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis, leader of the Roman Catholic Church at the age of seventy-six.

"Pope Francis was elected after the first papal resignation in nearly six centuries. Francis inherited a Church in crisis: sex abuse scandals, Vatican disorder, and a diminishing Catholic flock in a changing world. The first Latin American pope, Pope Francis has brought social justice commitments to Church reform and to international affairs. His efforts have drawn simultaneous acclaim and controversy as he has attempted to balance major changes with the fundamental teachings of the Catholic Church. Media Literacy Terms and Questions are also featured in this unique collection of coverage centering around one of the world's prominent religious leaders"--Provided by the publisher.

A look at the life of Pope Francis, discussing his family, childhood, beliefs, election, and more.

Tells the story of how, in 1223, Saint Francis performed the first reenactment of the birth of Jesus and introduced the traditional Christmas nativity scene.

Pope Francis heralds a new era for the Catholic Church, and all of the pomp and circumstance-and hope-is captured in this commemorative LIFE volume, that features all of the best photography from coronation day in Rome. In addition, LIFE's editors present a visual and anecdotal history of the Vatican and of the papacy itself, a narrative with triumphs and tragedies, saints and scoundrels. The same team that created the bestselling Pope John Paul II: a Tribute, and the recent Jesus: Who Do You Say the I Am? has now brings forth this lavishly illustrated and right-up-to-date volume on Francis, the Church in our day and the Church down the centuries, beginning with St. Peter. This is the complete story, in words and pictures.