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[A] gracefully written and meticulously researched account of Francis's life ... The best English-language biography of the pope to date. "The New York Times Book Review"
Consider this book the cornerstone of any collection on Pope Francis and twenty-first-century Christianity. "Ray Olson, Booklist (starred review)"
In a graceful style, Ivereigh illuminates Bergoglio's path.... His rigorous research unveils fascinating details and does not skip the controversies that intervened along the way. "Kenneth A. Briggs, The Philadelphia Inquirer"
"The Great Reformer "is a magnificent book.... A tour de force of biographical research and good judgment. "John Cavadini, Commonweal"
In Austen Ivereigh's engaging work, we come to more fully learn and appreciate the circumstances and influences that shaped Jorge Bergoglio's journey: first as a young Jesuit leader, then as Archbishop of Buenos Aires, and now as shepherd of over one billion Catholics. The many fascinating events and challenges recounted in "The Great Reformer "demonstrate that the key to understanding Pope Francis and his vision for the Church begins above all by recognizing his unfailing faith in the love and mercy of Jesus Christ. "Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York and author of Praying in Rome: Reflections on the Conclave and Electing Pope Francis"
Well written, full of information; this is the best biography of Pope Francis to date. "Thomas Reese, Senior Analyst, National Catholic Reporter and author of Inside the Vatican: The Politics and Organization of the Catholic Church"
You have to be normal, ' Pope Francis told the Jesuit Antonio Spadaro, setting the tone for their long interview last summer. Life is normal.' This is what's especially remarkable about Austen Ivereigh's biography of Francis: Ivereigh depicts Jorge Mario Bergoglio as an extraordinary figure by showing him in the settings of his normal' life, from the Jesuit Colegio Maximo to the bus shelters of Buenos Aires bus to the Casa Santa Marta in Rome. No recent pope has gotten a biography as sensible, as culturally adept, and as attuned to the ongoing moment as this one. "Paul Elie, author of The Life You Save May Be Your Own and Reinventing Bach"
Austen Ivereigh paints the story of the momentous papal transition of 2013 with accurate, vivid, graphic, strokes and places the reader in awe before the brilliant canvas of contemporary Church history." The Great Reformer" helped me to realize anew the sheer magnitude, power and influence of Benedict's humble and courageous decision and Francis' bold and daring revolution of tenderness inaugurated on March 13, 2013. If you wish to understand Pope Francis, read this book. "Father Thomas Rosica, CSB; CEO, Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation"
Probing, comprehensive, eminently readable and absorbing . . . In a growing list of books on the first Latin American pope, Ivereigh's is uniquely well informed and persuasive. "Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Philadelphia"
Austen Ivereigh has produced about the best one-volume biography of Pope Francis that you'll find. "The Great Reformer" explores the fascinating story of Jorge Mario Bergoglio's life in Argentina, with its highlights and shadows. And in explaining where Francis came from, Ivereigh is able to give us a realistic and insightful account of what Bergoglio is up to as pope, and where he is taking the Catholic Church. "David Gibson, national reporter for Religion News Service and author of The Rule of Benedict: Pope Benedict XVI and His Battle with the Modern World"
Easily the best treatment of Pope Francis' Argentine background in English, written by someone who knows Catholicism inside and out. Masterful, indispensible, and gripping. "John L. Allen Jr., Associate Editor, Crux and The Boston Globe"
Ivereigh has written the best available chronicle of the formative events in the life and thinking of Jorge Mario Bergoglio and demonstrates how his call for a Church in permanent mission' extends and deepens the New Evangelization' proclaimed by St. John Paul II. "George Weigel, author of Evangelical Catholicism""
"[A] gracefully written and meticulously researched account of Francis's life ... The best English-language biography of the pope to date." --The New York Times Book Review
"Consider this book the cornerstone of any collection on Pope Francis and twenty-first-century Christianity." --Ray Olson, Booklist (starred review)
"In a graceful style, Ivereigh illuminates Bergoglio's path.... His rigorous research unveils fascinating details and does not skip the controversies that intervened along the way." --Kenneth A. Briggs, The Philadelphia Inquirer
"The Great Reformer is a magnificent book.... A tour de force of biographical research and good judgment." --John Cavadini, Commonweal
"In Austen Ivereigh's engaging work, we come to more fully learn and appreciate the circumstances and influences that shaped Jorge Bergoglio's journey: first as a young Jesuit leader, then as Archbishop of Buenos Aires, and now as shepherd of over one billion Catholics. The many fascinating events and challenges recounted in The Great Reformer demonstrate that the key to understanding Pope Francis and his vision for the Church begins above all by recognizing his unfailing faith in the love and mercy of Jesus Christ." --Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York and author of Praying in Rome: Reflections on the Conclave and Electing Pope Francis
"Well written, full of information; this is the best biography of Pope Francis to date." --Thomas Reese, Senior Analyst, National Catholic Reporter and author of Inside the Vatican: The Politics and Organization of the Catholic Church
"'You have to be normal, ' Pope Francis told the Jesuit Antonio Spadaro, setting the tone for their long interview last summer. 'Life is normal.' This is what's especially remarkable about Austen Ivereigh's biography of Francis: Ivereigh depicts Jorge Mario Bergoglio as an extraordinary figure by showing him in the settings of his 'normal' life, from the Jesuit Colegio Maximo to the bus shelters of Buenos Aires bus to the Casa Santa Marta in Rome. No recent pope has gotten a biography as sensible, as culturally adept, and as attuned to the ongoing moment as this one." --Paul Elie, author of The Life You Save May Be Your Own and Reinventing Bach
"Austen Ivereigh paints the story of the momentous papal transition of 2013 with accurate, vivid, graphic, strokes and places the reader in awe before the brilliant canvas of contemporary Church history. The Great Reformer helped me to realize anew the sheer magnitude, power and influence of Benedict's humble and courageous decision and Francis' bold and daring revolution of tenderness inaugurated on March 13, 2013. If you wish to understand Pope Francis, read this book." --Father Thomas Rosica, CSB; CEO, Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation
"Probing, comprehensive, eminently readable and absorbing . . . In a growing list of books on the first Latin American pope, Ivereigh's is uniquely well informed and persuasive." --Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Philadelphia
"Austen Ivereigh has produced about the best one-volume biography of Pope Francis that you'll find. The Great Reformer explores the fascinating story of Jorge Mario Bergoglio's life in Argentina, with its highlights and shadows. And in explaining where Francis came from, Ivereigh is able to give us a realistic and insightful account of what Bergoglio is up to as pope, and where he is taking the Catholic Church." --David Gibson, national reporter for Religion News Service and author of The Rule of Benedict: Pope Benedict XVI and His Battle with the Modern World
"Easily the best treatment of Pope Francis' Argentine background in English, written by someone who knows Catholicism inside and out. Masterful, indispensible, and gripping." --John L. Allen Jr., Associate Editor, Crux and The Boston Globe
"Ivereigh has written the best available chronicle of the formative events in the life and thinking of Jorge Mario Bergoglio and demonstrates how his call for a 'Church in permanent mission' extends and deepens the 'New Evangelization' proclaimed by St. John Paul II." --George Weigel, author of Evangelical Catholicism
Draws on extensive interviews and years of study to trace the story of Jorge Mario Bergoglio while sharing insights into how he will use papal influence to bridge challenging intersections between faith and politics.
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