A Vision for the ChurchBy Pope FrancisNarrated by Paul Michael
Length4h 31m
About this audiobook
In the year since he was elected, Pope Francis' simple message of mercy, service, and renewal has spread to every corner of the world. Through his gentle demeanor, selfless actions, and welcoming call for service to others, he has captured the attention of a world longing for an authentic message of hope—we want to hear what he has to say.
Collected from Pope Francis' speeches, homilies, and papers presented during the first year of his papacy, The Church of Mercy is the first Vatican-authorized book detailing his vision for the Catholic Church. From how to be citizens of the world to answering God's call for evangelization, Pope Francis' deep wisdom reminds us that the Church must move beyond its own walls and joyfully take God's mercy wherever suffering, division, or injustice exists.
Named Time magazine's 2013 "Person of the Year," Pope Francis is helping the Church continue toward an authentic Christianity that is faithful to the Gospel and resonant with the world's greatest needs. The Church of Mercy encourages each of us to ignite the flame within to help share the light of Christ and revitalize the Church.
Pope Francis (1936–2025) was the 266th pope of the Catholic Church, elected in 2013. Throughout his life, he was noted for his humility, concern for the poor, and commitment to dialogue as a way to build bridges between people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and faiths. The son of Italian immigrants, he was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1936. He was ordained a priest in the Society of Jesus in 1969 and was made a bishop in 1992. He became archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998 and was named a cardinal in 2001. He is the author of many books.View all by Pope Francis
