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Pope Francis is introspective and self-critical in his autobiography, at least about his youth
ROME — An introspective Pope Francis has divulged some of the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the secret 2013 conclave that elected him pope and the resistance he has encountered ever since, in his autobiography being released Tuesday that also doubles down on some of his more controversial decisions as pontiff.
Five things we learn about Pope Francis from his new memoir
In Pope Francis' autobiography Hope he reiterates themes of his papacy like hatred of war and unchecked capitalism, and a desire for the Catholic Church to be seen as a field hospital, not a fortress.
Pope Francis tells in memoir how documents on abuse and corruption cases were handed to him
One of Francis’ lasting reforms will be his reshaping of the papacy to embrace simplicity and humility. In his new autobiography, “Hope,” he shows remarkable openness about his own failings.
Pope Francis’ new autobiography traces roots and rise to Vatican
Tuesday marks the release of the first autobiography by a living pope: “Hope” by Pope Francis. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports for TODAY on what’s included in the new book.
Pope Francis becomes first ever sitting pontiff to publish autobiography
Pope Francis has released his autobiography "Hope". The book shares anecdotes from his life alongside his thoughts on the most trying issues of the era. View on euronews
Pope Francis Issues Health Update as He Rules Out Stepping Down
Pope Francis has downplayed health issues and insisted he has no plans to resign. "I am well," the 88-year-old says in his ...
Pope Francis baptizes 21 babies in an annual ceremony at the Sistine Chapel
Pope Francis has baptised 21 babies in the Sistine Chapel under the ceiling frescoed by Michelangelo, in what has become an ...
Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley celebrates US-Cuba deal, says he ‘carried messages’ between presidents and Pope Francis
Pope Francis’ patient and persistent efforts to assist the Cuban people and to foster greater understanding between our two ...
Biden awards Pope Francis with highest civilian honor, Presidential Medal of Freedom, over the phone
President Joe Biden changed his travel plans to Rome to award Pope Francis the Medal of Freedom due to the California ...
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Pope Francis: Baptism Is a ‘New Birthday’ and Faith Is the ‘Greatest Gift’ for Children
Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated the feast of the Baptism of the Lord by baptizing 21 babies in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel ...
Biden honors Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Joe Biden on Saturday honored Pope Francis with the Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction, the highest ...
Pope Francis has named the first woman to head a major Vatican office, choosing an Italian nun
He is appointing Sister Simona Brambilla, an Italian nun, to become prefect of the Vatican department responsible for all the ...
My boyhood in the Buenos Aires barrio: Pope Francis autobiography extract
Pope Francis was born in 1936, and grew up in Buenos Aires, in the barrio of Flores, a simple neighbourhood. After spells ...
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Pope Francis: Baptism a ‘new birthday,’ faith the ‘greatest gift’ for children
Today, each of you parents and the Church herself give the greatest, greatest gift: the gift of faith to children,” Pope ...
Pope Benedict passed box of Vatican’s ‘most difficult and painful’ secrets over to Pope Francis: Book
I have arrived this far, taken these actions, removed these people, now it’s your turn,” said Benedict XVI, when handing the ...