by Austen Ivereigh · Ediciones B · tapa dura · ISBN 9788466656283
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Discover the fascinating biography of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the man who became Pope Francis, spiritual leader of more than a billion Catholics. Austen Ivereigh reveals unpublished details about his life, from his origins as the son of Italian immigrants in Buenos Aires to his controversial leadership of the Argentine Jesuits and his role during the military dictatorship.
Based on extensive interviews and in-depth research, this intimate and ambitious biography explores the influence of the Argentine nationalist movement on Pope Francis, his commitment to a Church for the poor, and the moments of crisis in the Vatican that marked his election as Supreme Pontiff. An essential read to understand the figure of this religious leader at the crossroads of faith and politics.
