http://poy.time.com/2013/12/11/person-of-the-year-pope-francis-the-peoples-pope/
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“FRANCESCO”, Author: ROBERTO ALBORGHETTI; Preface: Cardinal GIOVANNI BATTISTA RE; Published in Italy by VELAR-ELLEDICI; Available in 2 versions: 2 volumes (+ casket) and 1 single volume, 340 photos, 264 pages, November 2013.
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Over 550,000 lines of text, 14 chapters, 340 photographs, 6 months of work and researches: these are the numbers that define the “first historical and illustrated biography” about new Pope Jorge Mario Bergoglio, the 266 th Pope of history, the first to assume the name of Francis, the first South American Pope, the first Pope belonging to the Society of Jesus.
“Francis” helps us to know a “son of Italian immigrants” who became the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. The volumes – “the most-awaited event for Italian publishing industry” as media stated – dig deep into the historical records and documents starting from the news about the Pope’s family, reconstructing moments and facts concerning the emigration from Italy to Argentina, specifying dates, times and procedures.
The Author writes about the childhood of the future Pope Francis, his progressive steps in education, his lung disease, his religious vocation on the backdrop of social and historical scenarios of Argentina. “Francis” also delves into the distinctive elements of cultural education of the future Pope Francis, his relations with the world of Latin American thinkers, authors and essayists (Jorge Luis Borges, Methol Ferrè, Gera, Scannone) who drew new perspectives for South American continent. The book contextualizes informations and news related to the evolution of social and historical periods in Argentina, as president Peron’s age.
Unpublished testimonies help to discover Jorge Mario Bergoglio during his years at the helm of the Jesuits in Argentina, his pastoral insights, his role in saving lives during the military dictatorship (1976-1983), his experiences as rector at the Collegio Massimo in San Miguel, his presence in the “barrios” between the poor and emergencies in Buenos Aires, sharing the difficulties of the population in the years of severe economic crisis that hit Argentina at the beginning of the Twenty-First century. The last chapters are dedicated to the first months of Francis pontificate.

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Roberto, congratulations on your newest edition, that is incredible…..is this book published as well in German language?
Thank you so much Cornelia! No, for now it’s only in Italian, but publishing company is planning to do an English version for e-book. We hope also in Spanish and in German too…
Oh e-book in English sounds great. Let your devoted readers like me, know.
Thank you Cornelia! Have a great day!
Wow, your diversity is impressive — book sounds good!
Thank you so much! I accepted this challenge with the aim to know more about a person who lives for the people, building peace and harmony. Have a nice day!
…:a person who lives for the people, building peace and harmony…”
congratulations on such an epic project. you describe the best of yourself in the above quote. it only seems fitting that you write about Pope Francis.
Thank you so much Meredith! It was for me a great experience! Writing a biography is like to walk through the heart of a person… Have a nice day!
Congratulations Roberto, what an amazing experience to meet the Pope in person. You must be very proud to have met him & he was clearly honoured to receive you as well & see your work. I look forward to reading this when the English version is out.
Thank you so much for you kind comment. Yes, it was an incredible experience. Unforgettable moments that it’s not so easy to tell. I’ll never forget his smile and his eyes. And his “thank you-thank you!”…
How wonderful. A memory for life.
Congratulations, Roberto! I teach at a Catholic university and there has been great interest here in Pope Francis.
Thank you so much!
I’m pleased to attach you a link… You may browse for free a sample about the first 20 pages of the book…
Many thanks!