The Great Reformer

Francis and the making of a radical pope

Austen Ivereigh

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Allen & Unwin
01 December 2015

Biography: religious & spiritual; Religion & beliefs; Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church; Christian leaders & leadership

When Pope Francis was elected in March 2013, he was virtually unknown. He fast captivated the world with his rejection of papal pomp, his love of the poor, his fearless critiques of injustice and corruption, and his far-reaching reforms of the Catholic Church. This is the first intimate, in-depth biography of a pope whose visionary leadership has breathed new life into the Church and turned him into a global phenomenon. Through extensive interviews in Argentina and elsewhere, and drawing on the author's deep knowledge of the country and Church that shaped him, The Great Reformer reveals the life, the spirituality and the thought of Jorge Mario Bergoglio as never before. It tells for the first time the story of how his visionary reform of the Jesuit order led to his internal exile in Argentina. It also offers the first behind-the-scenes accounts of the conclaves of 2005 and 2013.

By: Austen Ivereigh
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm,
Weight: 588g
ISBN: 9781760291181
ISBN 10: 1760291188
Pages: 464
Publication Date: 01 December 2015
Recommended Age: From
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Prologue..1. A Far Country (1936-1957)..2. The Mission (1958-1966)..3. Storm Pilot (1967-1974)..4. The Crucible (1975-1979)..5. Scapegoat (1980-1992)..6. The Bishop Who Smelled of Sheep (1993-1999)..7. Gaucho Cardinal (2000-2009)..8. Man for Others (2008-2012)..Epilogue

Austen Ivereigh is a London-based writer, journalist, and commentator on religious and political affairs and holds a PhD from Oxford University. He is a former deputy editor of the influential Catholic journal The Tablet and he writes regularly for Our Sunday Visitor, as well as The Guardian and elsewhere. He is co- founder of media group Catholic Voices...