5 things we learn about Pope Francis from his new memoir

Pope Francis tells in memoir how documents on abuse and corruption cases were handed to him
One of Francis’ lasting reforms will be his reshaping of the papacy to embrace simplicity and humility. In his new autobiography, “Hope,” he shows remarkable openness about his own failings.
Five things we learn about Pope Francis from his new memoir
In Pope Francis' autobiography Hope he reiterates themes of his papacy like hatred of war and unchecked capitalism, and a desire for the Catholic Church to be seen as a field hospital, not a fortress.
Pope Francis is introspective and self-critical in his autobiography, at least about his youth
Pope Francis' autobiography is being released Tuesday. In it, an introspective pope divulges some of the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the secret 2013 conclave that elected him pope and the resistance he has encountered ever since.
Pope Francis’ Autobiography, ‘Hope,’ Arrives in Bookstores
The book, which was six years in the making, vividly recreates Francis’ childhood in Buenos Aires but offers few new insights into his papacy.
I have no plans to resign, says Pope Francis in new autobiography
Pontiff says Church ‘governed using the head and the heart, not the legs’ as he discusses health problems in autobiography
Pope Francis’ autobiography ‘Hope’ is out this week
Hope,” the autobiography of Pope Francis, hit the shelves of Italian bookstores Tuesday and will be on sale starting Jan. 16 in more than 100 countries.
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Pope Francis, in new book, downplays health issues: 'I am well'
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Pope Francis calls for global commitment to eradicate child labor and exploitation
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Divest from companies that exploit kids, pope says
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Pope Francis baptizes 21 babies in an annual ceremony at the Sistine Chapel
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