Pope francis new book provides an insight into the theology and life experiences underpinning his unorthodox approach to the papacy. Its the result of an interview between the pontiff and veteran italian vatican. Drawing on his own experience as a priest and shepherd, pope francis discusses mercy, a subject of central importance in his religious teaching and testimony, and in addition sums up other ideas. I just want to put christ ever more at the center of the church. A pilgrimage in the year since he was elected, pope francis s simple message of mercy, service, and renewal has spread to every corner of the world. Francis made the ambitious proposal in a message to mark the churchs world day of prayer for the care of creation. It will help any reader understand better why pope francis has emphasized the mercy of god and called an extraordinary jubilee year of mercy.
The main theme of the book is mercy and franciss reasons for proclaiming a holy year of mercy. Each book by many different publishers have chosen to address a certain audience. Books by pope francis author of the name of god is mercy. If there is one word that has characterized the pontificate of pope francis, it is the word mercy. New york times bestseller in his first book published as pope, and in conjunction with the extraordinary jubilee of mercy, pope francis here invites all humanity to an intimate and personal dialogue on the subject closest to his heartmercywhich has long been the cornerstone of his faith and is now the central teaching of his papacy. The text from this book taken from various papal documents ranging from his homily, to his general audiences, his speeches, his address to certain group he met.
Pope franciss vision of a wounded church converted by mercy. The name of god is mercy, pope francis exploration on the universal theme of mercy, is a spiritual inspiration to both followers of christianity and nonchristians around the world. Pope franciss message of mercy ignatian spirituality. The name of god is mercy by pope francis, hardcover. Mercy is at the heart of all stories about god and jesus, and god sent jesus to earth to aid as a human expression of the righteousness of mercy. Jorge mario bergoglio was born in buenos aires on december 17, 1936.
Pope francis has looked out onto todays world situation and called for a revolution in tenderness. Without mercy, we have little chance nowadays of becoming part of a world of wounded persons in need of understanding, forgiveness, love. In his first official book published as pope, in celebration of his jubilee of mercy, pope francis here addresses all humanity in an intimate and personal dialogue. The name of god is mercy, pope francis exploration on the universal theme of mercy, is a spiritual inspiration to both. Pope francis first book, the name of god is mercy, in which the holy father expands on his vision of gods mercy, will be published tomorrow. The pope answers letters from children around the world, and more on. The jesuit ministry focused publishing house won the bidding contest. Pope francis books list of books by author pope francis. Here is the full text of pope francis homily on divine mercy sunday, delivered april 19 at santo spirito in sassia, rome. The slim, white volume also contains the papal bull announcing the holy year of mercy, a special jubilee year decreed by francis during lent of 2015. Vatican city about 300,000 people enthusiastically greeted pope francis for his first angelus prayer and address sunday and heard a short reflection on mercy, a theme the new pope. This line, from a priest who had doubts about whether he was too forgiving in the confessional, is one of many priceless anecdotes from pope francis in the newlyreleased the name of god is mercy random house, 2016. For example, ignatius press recently released a book on sin and humility, and our sunday visitor has released one on. What makes his book most moving is the way in which this man, without disrespecting his own privacy or offering false bromides of.
The name of god is mercy by pope francis goodreads. Today we are happy to share this excerpt from the book. Ivereigh reveals a pope who understands that genuine reform is in gods hands, not his. A book on mercy might be expected to be a warm bath in kindliness, all sweetness and light, but pope francis, in the name of god is mercy, offers a toughminded reflection on an urgently needed public virtue, together with firm, if kindly, pushback against his critics. In reflections drawn from his writings and preaching, pope francis treats the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, opening for each a window on a larger theme. Extracts from popes new book, the name of god is mercy. New york times bestseller in his first book published as pope, and in conjunction with the extraordinary jubilee of mercy, pope francis here invites all humanity to an intimate and personal dialogue on the subject closest to his heart mercy which has long been the cornerstone of his faith and is now the central teaching of his papacy. In a new book, pope francis calls mercy essential the. The church of mercy is an ideal church that pope francis want as he always do since he became an archbishop of buenos aires. It involves an interview by a seasoned reporter with pope francis. Pope francis s most popular book is the name of god is mercy. Although it may not appear on the surface to involve mercy, my favorite challenging zinger of pope francis came in his september 2015 address. On march, 20, he became the bishop of rome and the 266th pope of the catholic church.
Pope francis s vision of a wounded church converted by mercy. Francis preaches mercy, forgiveness on first papal sunday. For instance, under welcoming the stranger, pope francis reflects on the plight of refugees and immigrants. Pope francis conversation on mercy this is a book in which the pope opens his heart, taking us by the arm to enter into the great mercy of god, explained vatican secretary of state. Francis recognized that what the church needs is more than changes in. From how to be citizens of the world to answering gods call for evangelization, pope franciss deep wisdom reminds us that the church must move beyond its own walls and joyfully bring gods mercy wherever suffering, division, or injustice exists. Collected from pope francis s speeches,homilies, and papers presented during the first year of his papacy, the church of mercy is the first vaticanauthorized book detailing his vision for the catholic church. A book on mercy might be expected to be a warm bath in kindliness, all sweetness and light, but pope francis, in the name of god is mercy, offers a. Comedian, cardinal, inmate present pope francis book on. Pope celebrates mass on 20th anniversary of divine. In new book, pope francis calls mercy gods identity card. The name of god is mercy audiobook by pope francis. In a new book length interview, pope francis reveals how mercy has touched his life and how he first conceived the idea of calling a jubilee year focused on mercy.
Trust in the mercy and justice of god in his homily, the pope compared the lives and circumstances of two women described in the days mass readings. Pope francis proclaimed 2016 the extraordinary jubilee year of mercy. The name of god is mercy by pope francis book summary. The church of mercy is the latest book with a compilation of talks given by pope francis. Collected from pope francis s speeches, homilies, and papers presented during the first year of his papacy, the church of mercy is the first vaticanauthorized book detailing his vision for the catholic church. Pope francis will publish his first american english translation book, the church of mercy through chicago based loyola press. On march, 2015, he announced his holy year of mercy, which will begin on december 8, 2015, and end on november 20, 2016. As youll see in this book summary, its not a god of punishment, but one of love and above all else of mercy.
A magnificent book, bursting with profound spiritual insights, from a man who has quickly become one of the greatest spiritual teachers of our time. This new book portrays francis not as a radical reformer, but as a wounded shepherd leading a wounded church. As the journalist paul vallely noted in a recent biography pope francis. New york times bestseller in his first book published as pope, and in conjunction with the extraordinary jubilee of mercy, pope francis here invites all. After pope francis s return from his 2015 trip to latin america, he sat down with veteran vatican reporter andrea tornielli for an. The name of god is mercy by pope francis pan macmillan. This research guide is designed to connect gumberg library users to books by and about pope francis, databases for articles from magazines and journals, and good web content.
Faustina kowalskas canonization with a special mass. I am always struck when i reread the parable of the merciful father. In mercy, the important new book praised by pope francis, cardinal walter kasper examines gods mercy while holding these devastating facts and questions in hand. Mercy is key to the life of faith, pope francis says. Pope francis meets with people involved in the publishing of the name of god is mercy at the domus sanctae marthae at the vatican jan. The name of god is mercy renews the popes call for a roman catholic church that responds to a wounded humanity. Comedian, cardinal, inmate present pope francis book on mercy italian actor roberto benigni holds a copy of the book, the name of god is mercy, during its presentation to journalists in rome jan. At the center of this book is the subject closest to his heart mercy, which has long be. New york times bestseller in his first book published as pope, and in conjunction with the extraordinary jubilee of mercy, pope francis here. In reflections drawn from his writings and preaching, pope francis treats in turn each of the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. The name of god is mercy is a short book containing an interview with pope francis about mercy, compassion and forgiveness.
In the church of mercy by pope francis, readers get a firsthand look at the popes vision of the good news of christian hope and mercy. Pope francis delivers first sunday prayers to crowd of 300,000 by lizzy davies, march 17, 20. Pope francis celebrates the 20th anniversary of the feast of divine mercy and sr. Pope francis said monday that the church can trust in the mercy and justice of god. From how to be citizens of the world to answering gods call forevangelization, pope francis s deep wisdom reminds us that the. Pope francis has 387 books on goodreads with 42093 ratings. He looks at empathy and compassion as a starting point for theological reflection on the topic. From how to be citizens of the world to answering gods call for evangelization, pope franciss deep wisdom reminds us that the church must move beyond its own walls and joyfully bring gods mercy. There are those in this book who accuse him of cowardice.
Monday, january 18, 2016 andrea tornielli, an italian journalist who puts questions to pope francis in the just published book interview the name of god is mercy, raises a crucial point midway through this short text. Sometimes, even from the church, we hear too much mercy. Mercy is key to the life of faith, pope francis says pope francis waves to pilgrims at the general audience in st. Pope francis appears to have given the catholic church a more. Pope francis is the first jesuit pope, the first pope from the americas, and his papacy is defined by his emphasis on mercy, service, and humility.
It will take place at santo spirito in sassia church. For example, under welcoming the stranger, pope francis reflects on the plight of refugees and immigrants. From how to be citizens of the world to answering gods call for evangelization, pope francis s deep wisdom reminds us that the. This book is a collection of conversations on gods mercy between vatican reporter andrea tornielli and pope francis. We see francis modeling this revolution in his actions, in his gaze, in his wordsall of which have captured the imagination of catholics and noncatholics alike. The name of god is mercy is pope francis first book since his election to the papacy in march 20. In this major new book, pope francis presents the heart of his approach to living as a christian. The first twothirds consists of questions posed by andrea tornielli, a.