“Solidarity, this word that frightens the developed world. People try to avoid saying it. Solidarity to them is almost a bad word. But it is our word!" (Pope Francis)
What makes Pope Francis tick? And why does it matter? As the first Jesuit pope in history, Francis has brought a radical shift in focus that stems directly from a long line of Jesuits dating back to St. Ignatius of Loyola.
This insightful collection of Pope Francis’ public addresses contains some of his most probing thoughts on discipleship, helping us to grow ever more Christ-like in all aspects of our life.
As he calmed the storm at sea, Jesus reproached the apostles for their lack of faith. On March 27, 2020, Pope Francis used the Gospel passage as a sign of God's blessing, forgiveness, and healing in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Francis offered hope to the world with an Extraordinary Urbi et Orbi Blessing from an empty St. Peter's square.