In this newest addition to the growing number of books on Pope Francis, Michael Higgins’ interpretations of a panoply of ideas, movements and people at the heart of Catholicism over the last century are funneled into reflections on the current pope. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * In this newest addition to the growing number of books on Pope Francis, Michael Higgins’ interpretations of a panoply of ideas, movements and people at the heart of Catholicism over the last century are funneled into reflections on the current pope. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? In this newest addition to the growing number of books on Pope Francis, Michael Higgins’ interpretations of a panoply of ideas, movements and people at the heart of Catholicism over the last century are funneled into reflections on the current pope.
A Canadian academic, columnist and regular commentator on all things Catholic for CBC and other outlets, Higgins describes his book as a “personal portrait” of the current pope, now in the 12th year of his pontificate. Higgins’ experiences and ideas are certainly at the heart of the book, offering a singular and unique vision of Francis and of the recent history of the Church. Higgins’ book is evidence of how he sees his particular reality, lived in and around the intellectual life and ongoing movements of the Church, shaping his vision of Francis’ papacy.
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