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The most authoritative biography of Pope Francis traces the life of this revolutionary thinker from his childhood in Argentina to the highly regarded world leader he is today. It identifies the pope's innovative vision for the Church, and the obstacles he faces in an institution still strongly defined by its conservative past.

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To mark the retirement of John Wilkins as editor of "The Tablet", a number of the most eloquent and contributors have written essays about the Church of Vatican 2, but above all to prophesy where this vision may still lead the Church and the people of God.