Bibliograph

Pope Francis, spiritual leader and voice of the poor, by Amanda Lanser ; content consultant, Dr. Massimo Faggioli, History of Modern Christianity, University of Saint Thomas

Type

Label

Pope Francis, spiritual leader and voice of the poor, by Amanda Lanser ; content consultant, Dr. Massimo Faggioli, History of Modern Christianity, University of Saint Thomas

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 104-108) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Pope Francis

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

857855871

Responsibility statement

by Amanda Lanser ; content consultant, Dr. Massimo Faggioli, History of Modern Christianity, University of Saint Thomas

Series statement

Essential lives

Sub title

spiritual leader and voice of the poor

Summary

A biography of Pope Frances, the first Latin American popeThis biography examines the remarkable life of Pope Francis using easy-to-read, compelling text. Through striking black-and-white images and rich color photographs, readers will learn about Pope Francis's family background, childhood, education, and work with the poor and the Catholic Church--publisher

Table Of Contents

Francesco! Francesco! -- Humble beginnings -- Building a spiritual foundation -- Tumultuous years -- Lowly but chosen -- Tiny nation, largest religion -- A spiritual philosophy -- Looking toward the future

Target audience

pre adolescent

Creator