Following his critically acclaimed The Great Reformer, Ivereigh's colourful, clear-eyed portrait of Pope Francis takes us inside the Vatican's urgent debate over the future of the church.
Austen Ivereigh is a British writer, journalist, and commentator on religious and political affairs who holds a PhD from Oxford University. His work appears regularly in the Jesuit magazine America and in many other periodicals. He is well-known as a Catholic commentator for the BBC, Sky, ITV, and Al-Jazeera.
"Essential reading for historians of this papacy in years to come."
--The Tablet
A thoughtful, essential book." --Booklist, *starred review* Highly
recommended for readers seeking to understand the complexities of a
papacy very different from those of the recent past. --Library
Journal, *starred review*
"Fascinating insights...a richly detailed and engaging portrait of
Francis as pope." --Commonweal Ivereigh's insider account will be a
revelation to readers interested in the inner workings of the
Vatican. --Publishers Weekly "In a detailed study packed with
insider tidbits, the author examines various overarching issues
that have affected and defined the Francis era." --Kirkus
Reviews
"[Ivereigh's] book provides a much needed, lucidly written, look at
the past seven years...Once you start, you do not want to put this
book down." --National Catholic Reporter Austen Ivereigh has
established himself as the most astute historian of the pontificate
of Pope Francis, through his meticulous research, dogged
interviewing and vast knowledge of the church. His new book is a
peerless look at the sometimes overwhelming challenges facing this
groundbreaking pope, whose task is at once simple and complex: to
help the church proclaim the Gospel in the modern world. Learned,
subtle, and deep, his book is indispensable for understanding this
man and this church. --James Martin, SJ, author of Jesus: A
Pilgrimage and The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything
No one has understood the Francis papacy these past six years
better than Austen Ivereigh. Masterfully told, with exquisite
detail, probing insight, and good humor, his Wounded Shepherd is
essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the Church of
today--and tomorrow. --Christopher White, National Correspondent,
Crux "Ivereigh's first book on Pope Francis, The Great Reformer,
was terrific; Wounded Shepherd is even better. Meticulously
researched, beautifully written, insightful, and uplifting, this is
the book that goes to the heart--in every sense--of the Francis
pontificate: his accomplishments, his failures, and why he acts the
way he does." --Mark Shriver, author of Pilgrimage: My search for
the real Pope Francis "The most insightful and nuanced assessment
of this extraordinarily consequential pope. Ivereigh shows why
Francis has become for so many the emblem of renewed faith and hope
for a badly troubled world." --Robert Ellsberg; Publisher, Orbis
Books "Timely, well-researched, with significant new background
information and insights, Wounded Shepherd dispels the myths spread
by those who oppose Francis's prophetic ministry, allowing the
reader to grasp the significance of his far-reaching reforms.
Essential reading." --Gerard O'Connell, author of The Election of
Pope Francis: An Inside Story of the Conclave that Changed History
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