Pope Francis Reconsidered
Description
This volume revisits the role of religion in the public square with a focus on the unprecedented work of Pope Francis. As a continuation of their 2018 volume, Pope Francis as a Global Actor, the editors bring together interdisciplinary scholars to explore the myriad of ways that politics, theology, and dramatic social change met under the papacy of Francis I. Global challenges and social questions only increased in urgency since the first volume and Pope Francis continued to play an active role in many of these issues (including climate, gender, immigration, war and conflict). The volume explores the transformative moral authority that Pope Francis brought to his papacy through his thoughts, words, and deeds and how the theological foundations of Pope Francis translated into moral authority and even activism in the public sphere. Organized around the Four Bergoglian Priorities (time is greater than space, unity prevails over conflict, realities are more important than ideas, and the whole is greater than the part), this volume bridges several fields and approaches to properly situate Francis's engagement in public narratives and to understand his role as a key 21st century global leader.
Reviews / Votes
"The contents of Pope Francis as a Global Actor are wide ranging and, frequently, engaging." (Christopher Hrynkow, Reading Religion, readingreligion.org, August 21, 2019)
"This topical and wide-ranging survey of what Pope Francis has done . is highly recommended." (Jeff Haynes, London Metropolitan University, UK)
"This well-conceived and closely integrated edited volume . persuasively captures the complex essence of this provocative and compelling Pope." (Tim Byrnes, Colgate University, USA)
"This book uses a distinct methodology to explain the moral engagement and political activism of Pope Francis." (Jo Renee Formicola, Seton Hall University, USA)
"The editors are to be commended for providing a valuable book that will enrich the understanding of anyone seeking insight into the significance of Pope Francis for our global society." (Kenneth R. Himes, O.F.M., Boston College, USA)
"An invaluable resource for scholars and students of political science and theology, as well as anyone interested in the theology and global impact of Pope Francis." (Susan Crawford Sullivan, College of the Holy Cross, USA)
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Alynna J. Lyon is a professor of political science at the University of New Hampshire.
Christine Gustafson is a professor of politics at Saint Anselm College.
Paul Christopher Manuel is a research fellow at the Berkley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs at Georgetown University and a local affiliate at the Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies at Harvard University. Manuel previously served as a professor of political science at Mount St. Mary's University (Maryland), American University and at Saint Anselm College.
Content
Chapter 1: Eluding Established Categories: Towards an Understanding of Pope Francis.- Part One: Pope Francis priorities and perspectives.- Chapter 2: How the Theological Priorities of Pope Francis Informed His Policy Goals.- Chapter 3: The First Jesuit Pope: The Contribution of His Jesuit Charism to His Political Views.- Chapter 4: Mission from the Periphery: Pope Francis's Distinctive Perspective on Development and Democracy.- Chapter 5: Pope Francis, Modernism, and Liberal Democracy.- Chapter 6: Pope Francis and Synodality as Political Process.- Part Two: The Politics of Pope Francis I.- Chapter 7: ""You Are Instead a Gift": How Pope Francis Responded to Global Migration and the Refugee Crisis.- Chapter 8: The Pope in Iraq and Mongolia? How Pope Francis Changed Papal Travel.- Chapter 9: The Diplomacy of Unity: Pope Francis, War, and the Conflict in Ukraine.- Chapter 10: It's Not Easy Being Green: The Environmental Advocacy of Pope Francis.- Chapter 11: The Pope as "Policy Entrepreneur": Faith as Dialogue.- Chapter. 12: "Protectors of the News"? Editorial Coverage of Popes Benedict XVI and Francis, A U.S. Case Study.- Chapter 13: Challenging Through Accommodation: Francis and the Chinese Communist Party.