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Ten Years of Pope Francis in March 2023: Bestselling Author Andreas Englisch Takes Stock

Ten years ago, the Catholic Church surprised the entire world. The cardinals broke with convention and elected an extremely unusual man as pope: Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who took the name "Francis," is the first bishop of Rome from the American continent, the first Jesuit priest, and the first radical reformer at the head of the Catholic Church in centuries. Since his inauguration, Francis has profoundly changed the Church, the Vatican, and the office of the papacy. However, during his tenure, the Catholic Church is experiencing perhaps the most dramatic crisis in its history. The relentless revelations of abuse scandals have outraged people worldwide, and more and more believers are turning away from the Church in disappointment. Bestselling author Andreas Englisch, who has met Francis numerous times and accompanied him on his travels, reveals in his new book the challenges the pope faced during his tenure and the reforms he managed to implement despite all opposition. According to Englisch, Francis's legacy is far more impressive than it may appear at first glance. Features: includes a color photo section.