Pope Francis The Pope From the End o..., Thomas J. Craughwell
Pope Francis The Pope From the End o..., Thomas J. Craughwell
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Pope Francis: The Pope From the End of the Earth

Author: Thomas J. Craughwell

Narrator: Kevin Gallagher

Unabridged: 2 hr 42 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/02/2017


Synopsis

On March 13, 2013, the world waited in hushed anticipation for the announcement of the new successor of Peter and leader of the Roman Catholic Church. For weeks the news had been filled with discussions and speculation of leading papabili. Now, finally, the new pope would be revealed.

But when Jorge Mario Bergoglio appeared, the world was momentarily stunned. Who was this humble cardinal from Argentina who emerged onto the loggia, choosing the name Francis in honor of St. Francis of Assisi?

In Pope Francis: The Pope from the End of the Earth, best-selling author Thomas J. Craughwell explores the life of Pope Francis, including:

• His birth and early years "at the end of the Earth" in Argentina

• His mystical experience as a teenager that drew him to religious life

• His years as a priest and bishop with a heart for the poor and marginalized

• His unflagging courage to teach and defend the Catholic faith.

This volume will answer your questions about the humble Cardinal from Argentina who has ascended the throne of Peter and stepped onto the world stage. And it will remind you always of this historic event the election of the first Jesuit pope, the first to take the name Francis, and the first brought to Rome from the end of the Earth.

About Thomas J. Craughwell

Thomas J. Craughwell is the author of several nonfiction books, including This Saint Will Change Your Life, The Greatest Brigade, and Stealing Lincoln's Body, which was adapted into a documentary by the History Channel. He lives in Bethel, Connecticut.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Ioana on January 14, 2019

It seemed written with objectivity, although admiratively, and i really liked the abundance of pictures. Pope Francis seems to be the personification of Saint Augustine's "love, and do what you will", the definition of humility (the one virtue that Saing Augustine loved most) and the champion at "hat......more

Goodreads review by Melissa on February 25, 2025

Jumped around a bit and was a tad confusing...but also that is maybe because I listened to it on audio book and got distracted a few times. Overall, a good account of the current pope, his life before becoming pope, and how he was voted in as the Pope. Glad I read/listened to it. Enlightening.......more

Goodreads review by Sumon on July 19, 2018

A wonderful exposition of the great that has begun in the church with the dawn of the Petrine ministry of Pope Francis.........more

Goodreads review by Denise on February 06, 2014

Good book on the early days of his papacy and speculation of the future of it. Easy read, great pictures. I wish some of the pictures had an explanation though, instead of just a credit to the photographer......more

Goodreads review by Alicia on May 19, 2013

Will be posting a review on my blog soon. Loved this book with all of its information and photos!......more