On Faith
Published on 15. February 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-8294-4862-7 (ISBN)
Description
In On Faith, Pope Francis draws on stories from the Old and New Testaments and examples from his own life to show that faith, like hope, is rooted in love.
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Person
Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina. A member of the Society of Jesus, he was appointed a Cardinal in 2001. Following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, Bergoglio was named his successor. He chose the name Francis in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. His pontificate was characterized by his many acts of humility, concern for the poor, and his commitment to dialogue and community. He was the author The New York Times bestseller Dear Pope Francis, among many other books. Pope Francis passed away on April 20, 2025.