Pope Francis

4 halfsisters meet at the sickbed of their domineering and mostly absent father. The 4 women of different generation, background, religion and sexual orientation seem to have nothing more in common than the genes of Stephen Upton. During their stay, however they find out they may need sisterhood more than they would ever thought possible. Elizabeth, the oldest, is succesfull in her career, but one can't say the same thing for her personal life. She remains unmarried, and has only ever been in love with a man out of her reach. Mary, the second daughter, accomplished quite the opposite. She has married multiple times in search for... For what actually? but has only found love in the arms of her last husband, who was killed in an accident. Alex is the 3rd daughter, married with children, she is easily mistaken for a naiv housewife, but there is more to her than one might think. And then there is the young Ronnie, the daughter of the chicana housekeeper who has the upton blue eyes. As time passes the sisters find out they have more in common than a father, or even the horrible secret he has laid upon every one of them...

"From a discussion of economic justice to a call for new decision-making roles for women in the Church, The Joy of the Evangelization is challenging to every Catholic. Those who carefully read it, study it, and pray with it will be ready to take up, with the whole Church, this "new phase of evangelization, one marked by enthusiasm and vitalilty"--And, most especially, joy"--publisher.

An interview with Pope Francis reveals his thoughts on personal and controversial topics, including his vision of the church, stance on gays and lesbians, and his own humanity. The world was shocked when Jesuit magazines across the globe simultaneously released an exclusive interview with Pope Francis, just six months into his historic papacy. Within minutes of its release, the interview dominated the worldwide media. In a wide-ranging conversation, Pope Francis spoke movingly about his spiritual life, his hopes for church reform, his open-minded stance toward gays and lesbians, his views on women, and even his favorite movies. This book includes an introduction by the editor in chief of America magazine, Matt Malone, SJ, describing the genesis of the interview, a series of responses by a diverse range of Catholic voices, and a spiritual refection on the interview by James Martin, SJ, author of The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything. In his refection, Father Martin helps readers use the Pope's powerful comments as a foundation for personal prayer. In this historic interview, Pope Francis's vision for the church and humanity itself is delivered through a warm and intimate conversation, and he shows us all how to have a big heart open to God.

Pope Francis met with French reporter and sociologist Dominique Wolton for an unprecedented series of twelve fascinating and timely conversations, open dialogues revolving around the political, cultural, and religious issues dominating communication and conflict around the world, now published here.

Presents a timely examination of the future of the Catholic Church that urges believers to build a bridge between generations, explaining that God has the energy, spontaneity, and motivation to rally necessary changes throughout today's conflicted world.

Publisher Annotation: A collection of homilies, speeches, and "messages of the day" that brings together Pope Francis's wisdom on finding happiness in the here and now.

RESUMEN: Reuniendo los pensamientos y las reflexiones de Jorge Mario Bergoglio -- conocido ahora mundialmente como el Papa Francisco -- este libro corto provee consejos sabios sobre temas universales como el amor, la amistad, el trabajo, la perseverancia, el futuro y la superación. Estas meditaciones, las cuales incluyen las cavilaciones más recientes del Papa así como aquellas de sus días como el arzobispo y luego cardenal de Buenos Aires, constituyen un compendio de fe, amor y sabiduría que pueden servir como guía hacia una existencia íntegra y provechosa. Tanto el lector cristiano como el no cristiano conseguirán orientación invalorable para su andar diario en las páginas. Gathering the thoughts and reflections of Jorge Mario Bergoglio -- now known throughout the world as Pope Francis -- this brief book provides sage advice on universal topics such as love, friendship, work, perseverance, the future, and the struggle to overcome life's challenges. These meditations, which include the Pope's most recent musings as well as those from his days as the archbishop and then cardinal of Buenos Aires, constitute a compendium of faith, love, and wisdom that can lead to a fulfilling, beneficial life. Christian and non-Christian readers alike will find invaluable guidance for their daily journey in the pages of this book.

El 13 de marzo de 2013, tras la inesperada noticia de la renuncia de Benedicto XVI, fue elegido Jorge Mario Bergoglio como 265 sucesor de san Pedro. Un Pontífice venido del fin del mundo, como él mismo se definió, y con una amplia labor pastoral a sus espaldas. Un Papa sorprendente, cercano, cuya sencillez ha despertado una creciente curiosidad mediática, también entre los no creyentes. Mariano Fazio ha tratado con cercanía al actual Pontífice en Argentina, y varios de sus libros Cristianos en la encrucijada, Historia de las ideas contemporáneas han sido leídos y recomendados por el Papa Francisco en diversas ocasiones. Desde esa amistad, nos descubre las claves de su pensamiento, su visión apostólica y su afán de diálogo con el mundo.

Pope Francis has captured the world's attention with his seemingly counterintuitive approach to leadership. In "The Church of Mercy," readers get a first-hand look at Pope Francis's vision of the good news of Christian hope and mercy. Designed for a broad readership, "The Church of Mercy "is a compilation of essays, speeches, and homilies by Pope Francis since his election on being a church that exists among and for the people, solidarity with the poor, and the need to demolish the idols of power and money.

This special edition of Pope Francis's popular message of hope explores themes that are important for believers in the 21st century. Examining the many obstacles to faith and what can be done to overcome those hurdles, he emphasizes the importance of service to God and all his creation. Advocating for “the homeless, the addicted, refugees, indigenous peoples, the elderly who are increasingly isolated and abandoned,” the Holy Father shows us how to respond to poverty and current economic challenges that affect us locally and globally. Ultimately, Pope Francis demonstrates how to develop a more personal relationship with Jesus Christ, “to recognize the traces of God's Spirit in events great and small.” Profound in its insight, yet warm and accessible in its tone, The Joy of the Gospel is a call to action to live a life motivated by divine love and, in turn, to experience heaven on earth.

"Based on the Gospel of Matthew, this collection of written and oral sources of Pope Francis, a master of prayerful silence, guides us through the Gospel so that we may embrace a simple and living intimacy with Jesus, the Word made flesh"--

En ¿Quién soy yo para jugar? el Papa Francisco nos invita a poner en práctica una de las grandes enseñanzas de Jesús:"No juzguen para que no sean juzgados. Por la manera con que juzgáis, seréis juzgados, y con la misma medida con que mides a otros, serás medido". En estas páginas, el Santo Padre reflexiona sobre temas de actualidad social como sexualidad, unión libre, homosexualismo, familias en crisis, eutanasia, aborto y anticonceptivos; así como libertad religiosa, ecología, finanzas y nuevas formas de esclavitud. Estos y otros temas difíciles, abordados desde la doctrina cristiana y la compasión. ¿Quién soy yo para juzgar?es libro ideal para la formación cristiana, con las enseñanzas del Papa Francisco.