Encountering Christ: Homilies, Letters, and Addresses of

Encountering Christ: Homilies, Letters, and Addresses of Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio (Pope Francis)

When Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio stepped out onto the balcony of St. Peterâ€™s as the new Pope, many were unfamiliar with him. Many wondered who he was, where he was from, and how he would lead the Church in these trying times. When his name was announcedâ€”Francisâ€”the world had its first indication that this was going to be a â€œPope of firsts.â€

But for those who already knew Pope Francis as Cardinal Bergoglio, there was nothing surprising about the choice of that name. As the archbishop of Buenos Aires, Cardinal Bergoglio had already developed a reputation as a man of unusual humility, simplicity, love for the poor, and evangelical spirit.

Encountering Christ gives the reader a glimpse into the heart and mind of Pope Francis. It offers a selection of homilies, letters, and addresses delivered from 2009-2013 as archbishop of Buenos Aires. These texts contain many of the themes that have already emerged as central to Pope Francisâ€™ pontificate: love for the poor, the dangers of a self-referential Church, and the need to â€œgo outâ€ and bring Christ to the world. As the world learns more about Pope Francis in the months and years to come, these texts offer an introduction into the â€œspiritual prioritiesâ€ of our new Holy Father.
Country USA
Manufacturer Scepter Publishers
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2013-05-28
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Scepter Publishers
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2013-05-28
Format	Kindle eBook

Encountering Christ: Homilies, Letters, and Addresses of Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio (Pope Francis)

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