The much-anticipated first biography on the new Pope is a fascinating, definitive and complete biography. It provides the keys to understanding the man who was a surprise choice, even a revolutionary choice, for pope. It is the story of why the cardinal electors of the Catholic Church set aside political and diplomatic calculations to elect a pope to lead the renewal and purification of the worldwide Church of our time.
What led to the election of the first Latin American, first Jesuit pope? What is the background against which his first papal acts find their context? What was his family life like and how did his family view his decision to become a priest? How did Jorge Bergoglio minister as a Jesuit priest and as an archbishop in violent, horrible times? These questions and more are addressed in the book. In addition, there is an invaluable background on Pope Benedict’s resignation and the process of electing Pope Francis.