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A revealing biography of Jorge Bergoglio, exploring the experiences that shaped his theological outlook prior to his election to the papacy in 2013.
Pope Francis: His Life and Thought paints a compelling picture of a truly remarkable pope, considering his life in detail until his election as Pope Francis in 2013.
Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was a highly unusual candidate for the papacy for two main reasons: the 'pope from far away' is the first non-European to be elected, and, furthermore, he began his career as a Jesuit, one of 'God's soldiers'. Members of the order traditionally do not ascend the hierarchy of the Church, and it took a personal request from Pope John Paul II for Bergoglio to leave the Society of Jesus and accept his appointment as bishop. Bergoglio's theological principles have been profoundly shaped by these two factors. However, the author also reveals that the evolution of his thought was deeply affected by his simple Argentinean upbringing and his fearless work in the slums of Buenos Aires as a young Jesuit and as a senior member of the Church. Bergoglio has consistently emphasised the importance of alleviating the suffering of the poor, following the teaching of Vatican II, and in keeping with his own unflinching morality.
This volume reveals Pope Francis as remarkably humble and altruistic man, doctrinally conservative, and engaged less in politics than in the struggle to re-centre the Church at the margins of society. It will be of great interest to any reader who wishes to know more about this inspiring individual.
Pope Francis: His Life and Thought paints a compelling picture of a truly remarkable pope, considering his life in detail until his election as Pope Francis in 2013.
Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was a highly unusual candidate for the papacy for two main reasons: the 'pope from far away' is the first non-European to be elected, and, furthermore, he began his career as a Jesuit, one of 'God's soldiers'. Members of the order traditionally do not ascend the hierarchy of the Church, and it took a personal request from Pope John Paul II for Bergoglio to leave the Society of Jesus and accept his appointment as bishop. Bergoglio's theological principles have been profoundly shaped by these two factors. However, the author also reveals that the evolution of his thought was deeply affected by his simple Argentinean upbringing and his fearless work in the slums of Buenos Aires as a young Jesuit and as a senior member of the Church. Bergoglio has consistently emphasised the importance of alleviating the suffering of the poor, following the teaching of Vatican II, and in keeping with his own unflinching morality.
This volume reveals Pope Francis as remarkably humble and altruistic man, doctrinally conservative, and engaged less in politics than in the struggle to re-centre the Church at the margins of society. It will be of great interest to any reader who wishes to know more about this inspiring individual.
Price: $29.99
Pages: 190
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: Lutterworth Press
Publication Date:
29 May 2014
Trim Size: 9.21 X 6.14 in
ISBN: 9780718893422
Format: Paperback
... A sound book which helps to put Francis' present papal practice in clear preceding context...
— David Carter
Aguilar does a great service in articulating the hermeneutic of continuity between his [Pope Francis] pastoral ministry at home and his papal mission.
— Kevin O'Gorman
Aguilar shows us not an extraordinary and audacious pope, but a singular priest who encountered many obstacles in his long career until he achieved the rank of cardinal during the last years of John Paul II's pontificate ... Aguilar accurately details this ambiguous picture.
— Miranda Lida
Aguilar has labored successfully to offer readers a resource through which to gain deeper insights into the unique style of Francis's pontificate. ...A's work was built on primary and secondary Spanish sources. More importantly, these sources were studied and analyzed by a theologian who shares the pope's Latin American background and whose academic career and profession are devoted to the history of the very faith community that challenged and moulded Bergoglio's theological thought. The author's unique perspective makes this work a rich and exciting read. ...A's exceptional care in studying Bergoglio's writings and homilies is impressive and commendable.
— Hung T. Pham
— David Carter
Aguilar does a great service in articulating the hermeneutic of continuity between his [Pope Francis] pastoral ministry at home and his papal mission.
— Kevin O'Gorman
Aguilar shows us not an extraordinary and audacious pope, but a singular priest who encountered many obstacles in his long career until he achieved the rank of cardinal during the last years of John Paul II's pontificate ... Aguilar accurately details this ambiguous picture.
— Miranda Lida
Aguilar has labored successfully to offer readers a resource through which to gain deeper insights into the unique style of Francis's pontificate. ...A's work was built on primary and secondary Spanish sources. More importantly, these sources were studied and analyzed by a theologian who shares the pope's Latin American background and whose academic career and profession are devoted to the history of the very faith community that challenged and moulded Bergoglio's theological thought. The author's unique perspective makes this work a rich and exciting read. ...A's exceptional care in studying Bergoglio's writings and homilies is impressive and commendable.
— Hung T. Pham
Introduction: A Pope from the Margins
1: From Son of Immigrants to Jesuit, 1936-1971
2: The Military and the 'Dirty War'
3: From Auxiliary Bishop to Cardinal
4: From Archbishop to Cardinal
5: The Nation, the Poor and Many Others
6: Meditations on Poverty and Other Faiths
Post-Script: The election to the Papacy
1: From Son of Immigrants to Jesuit, 1936-1971
2: The Military and the 'Dirty War'
3: From Auxiliary Bishop to Cardinal
4: From Archbishop to Cardinal
5: The Nation, the Poor and Many Others
6: Meditations on Poverty and Other Faiths
Post-Script: The election to the Papacy