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"Meet Pope Francis. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pope Francis is the first Pope from the Americas. He's also the first Pope to replace a living one! Learn all about the Pontiff in this Level 1 reader, carefully leveled for an early independent reading or read aloud experience."--Provided by publisher.

This book tells the life story of Jorge Mario Bergoglio. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he was elected Pope of the Roman Catholic Church in March, 2013. He chose to be called Pope Francis and thereby gave honor to St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of the poor. Even though he has been Pope for only a short time, his message of love, peace, and tolerance has made him very popular all over the world. He continues to live modestly and encourages all to help those who are less fortunate. A timeline of his achievements is included.

Details the Pope's humble beginnings, how he became a priest and bishop, and eventually Pope of the Catholic Church.

"Pairs photographs of Pope Francis's papacy with quotations from his published works, interviews, and homilies about his transformational vision for the Church and humanity"--Dust jacket.

Examines the relationship betwen Pope Pius XI and Benito Mussolini, discussing their distrust of democracy, hatred of Communism and their cooperation in helping fascism rise in Europe.

A biography of Pope Frances, the first Latin American pope.

Explores Pope Francis's career in the Church and how he came to be elected Pope.