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Pope Francis: Conversations with Jorge Bergoglio
Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio was chosen as the next Pope in one of the shortest conclaves in history. He is the first Pope Francis, the first Jesuit Pope, the first Pope to come from Latin America. Who is this man, and how did he come to such high position? This book begins with the arrival of Bergoglio's family in Buenos Aires in 1929, travelling from Italy, explores his childhood as one of a family of five, his first job as a factory cleaner and the bout of pneumonia which forced him to reassess his life completely. Then from his early days as a seminarian through his experience as a teacher of psychology and literature, through to his consecration as a cardinal by Pope John Paul II, Bergoglio shares his experiences of faith and life. The difficult subjects are met head on, from the declining numbers of priests to celibacy and even the sex abuse scandals that have rocked the church - and through it all, Bergoglio's humble approach and desire to live an austere and faithful life shine through. This is a Pope who will not allow himself to be fitted to a traditional mould - and the world waits with bated breath to see what his time as leader of the world's largest church will bring.
Pope Francis
This informative biography describes the life and career of Pope Francis. The book details the Pope's humble beginnings, how he became a priest and bishop, and eventually Pope of the Catholic Church. It discusses his family and what he is doing to change the image of the Catholic Church.
Death, Dismemberment, and Memory
The long history of the politically symbolic use of the bodies, or body parts, of martyred heroes in Latin America.
Pope Francis
“A beautiful encounter —in pictures and in words— with Pope Francis, from his early life to those anxious days when the Church awaited its new pope, to the joy of his election and the days that followed.” — From the Foreword by Cardinal Sean O’Malley On March 13, 2013, the world waited in hushed anticipation for the announcement of the new Successor of Peter and leader of the Roman Catholic Church. For weeks the news had been filled with discussions and speculation of leading papabili. Now, finally, the new pope would be revealed. But when Jorge Mario Bergoglio appeared the world was momentarily stunned. Who was this humble Cardinal from Argentina who emerged onto the loggia, cho...
Biocivilisations
Biocivilisations is a fascinating, original and important exploration into how complex civilisations existed on Earth long before humans. What is life? This is arguably the most important question in all of science. Many scientists believe life can be reduced to ‘mechanistic’ factors, such as genes and information codes. Everything can be sequenced and explained. But in a world as rich and complex as this one, can such an assertion really be true? A growing army of scientists, philosophers and artists do not share this mechanistic vision for the science of life. The gene metaphor is not only too simplistic but also misleading. If there is a way to reduce life to a single principle, how d...
Breaking into Joy
“The joy of the Lord is our strength.” Worries, pressures, disappointments, and stress are the weeds that crowd out the fruit of joy in our hearts. How can we remember that God’s joy is available to us at every moment? How can we resist succumbing to negativity, sadness, or cynicism? Anne Costa writes about the joy of the Lord in this book of one hundred short meditations. In each one, she challenges us to see how we can choose God’s joy in the everyday events and encounters of our lives. Costa’s gentle reminders can help you break into joy and live in the love that Christ has for you.
Argentina
This anthology contains a collection of writings, chosen for their unique insights into Argentina's "Dirty War," during which an estimated 10,000 to 30,000 citizens were killed by Argentina's military dictatorship. It includes writings that detail the factors that gave rise to the conflict, and first-person narratives are provided, to give the reader insight into the thoughts of the people who experienced the events. Critical information is broken out and encapsulated into charts, timelines, and graphs. Maps are provided, detailing key geographic information.
One Man, Two Cultures, Two Gods
One Man, Two Cultures, Two Gods By: Edward Gãmes Edward Gãmes has traveled most of the USA and Europe, had a Catholic education, is a Navy Vietnam veteran and was part of the Apollo 11 recovery team. He also graduated from University of Texas El Paso. Gãmes has 28 years experience in the social service field and worked some interesting part-time jobs, from a concierge to a truck driver. He is bi-lingual, bi-cultural, and speaks 40% French and 40% Italian. Gãmes is also working on a children’s book about a boy looking at the USA from the outside and thinking that he could be the President.
Pope Francis
From his first appearance on a Vatican balcony Pope Francis proved himself a Pope of Surprises. With a series of potent gestures, history's first Jesuit pope declared a mission to restore authenticity and integrity to a Catholic Church bedevilled by sex abuse and secrecy, intrigue and in-fighting, ambition and arrogance. He declared it should be 'a poor Church, for the poor'. But there is a hidden past to this modest man with the winning smile. Jorge Mario Bergoglio was previously a bitterly divisive figure. His decade as leader of Argentina's Jesuits left the religious order deeply split. And his behaviour during Argentina's Dirty War, when military death squads snatched innocent people fro...
