{"product_id":"9781608682485","title":"Pope Francis in His Own Words","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe moment the identity of the newly elected 266th pontiff was revealed, it was clear to the thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square, and to the watching world, that this pope was different in fascinating and exciting ways — the first from Latin America, the first Jesuit, and the first to take the name Francis, in honor of St. Francis of Assisi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Pope Francis, formerly Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires, spoke from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, he greeted his audience colloquially: “Brothers and sisters, good evening.” Downplaying his power and position, he proceeded not to bless the crowd but to ask them for \u003ci\u003etheir\u003c\/i\u003e blessing: “I ask a favor of you,” he said, bowing humbly. “Let us make, in silence, this prayer: your prayer over me.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrancis has repeatedly foregone the fancy dress, lavish accommodations, and other luxuries of his position, emphasizing pastoral work with the sick and the poor and always seeking to empower the underdog. This revealing collection of his own words, gathered from sermons, interviews, and the Pope’s books, prompts understanding and insight into his way of being and believing — and inspires goodwill, love, and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"New World Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47031483007216,"sku":"9781608682485","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781608682485_p0.jpg?v=1769902786","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781608682485","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}