The election of Pope Francis : an inside account of the conclave that changed history / Gerard O'Connell.
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TextPublisher: Maryknoll : Orbis Books, 2019Copyright date: ©2019Description: xxix, 305 pages ; 23 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781626983199
- 1626983194
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Here is a fascinating behind-the-scenes account of history in the making-- the election in 2013 of Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio, the first Latin American pope, the first Jesuit pope, and the first pope to choose the name Francis. The author, a friend the Pope, now reveals what actually happed inside the secret conclave.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-295) and index.
Introduction -- From the announcement to the resignation of Benedict XVI (February 11-28, 2013) -- The See of Peter is vacant (March 1-11, 2013) -- The conclave (March 12-13, 2013) -- Early signs of a new style of papacy (March 14-19, 2013) -- Conclusion.
O'Connell provides a day-to-day account of history in the making: the election in 2013 of Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio. The selection made history in several ways: he is the first Latin American pope, the first Jesuit pope, and the first pope to choose the name Francis. -- adapted from jacket