Francis, Man of Prayer,
by Mario Escobar, is a biography of the new Pope Francis of the Catholic
Church. This book covers the life of the Pope when he was a child, teenager,
young adult, and adult. It explains why he decided to become a priest for the
Catholic Church. It also tells about the Society of Jesus, also known as the
Jesuits. It explains their history and their activity in modern times. This
book also goes into some of the things the recent popes have done during their
service, and explains how a pope is selected, going into the details of the
current Pope Francis’ election.
As a practicing Christian, I was pleased to find a brief
history of the Catholic Church and explanations for why and how certain things
are done in that religion. This biography of the new Pope was enlightening. I
enjoyed learning about his background, his personal beliefs, and his goals for
his ministry. It was interesting to learn about some of the recent problems the
Church has been having, and how their leaders have dealt with those issues. It
gave a more personal look into the new Pope, and helped him seem more like a
real, every day person, instead of a mysterious leader of a religion different
than my own.
disclosure:
the publisher has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book through
BookSneeze®.
