Pope Leo XIV
Jesús Colina
"Peace be with all of you!" — Pope Leo XIV, May 8, 2025
Pope Leo XIV is the first and most comprehensive introduction to the 267th occupant of the Chair of Saint Peter and the global challenges he faces as he succeeds Pope Francis as Bishop of Rome.
This book is the culmination of years of research and planning from sources in multiple languages and countries, and it includes:
A complete biography of the first pope from the United States, including his family history, his work as an Augustinian priest, and his time later as a bishop and cardinal
An investigation across diverse sources that reveals the ten issues closest to the heart of Robert Francis Prevost
The challenges and signs of hope facing Pope Leo XIV
The first global report on the state of the Catholic Church
The election of Leo XIV is one of the most surprising historical events in the recent history of the Catholic Church. Through this book, Catholics and all people of good will understand why he was chosen as Bishop of Rome.
978 1 63966 229 6
144 pages incl photos etc
£15.50
Leo XIV
Dr Matthew Bunson
Veteran Catholic journalist and historian Matthew Bunson offers the first authoritative portrait of the new Holy Father. With unmatched access, deep sources in Rome, and a reputation for integrity and insight, Bunson delivers a compelling, richly textured narrative of the new pope’s life, beliefs, and improbable journey to the Chair of St. Peter.
In this comprehensive and deeply satisfying account, you will discover:
His birth at Mercy Hospital and early life in Dolton, just outside South Side Chicago
His classic American Catholic upbringing, from the moment the legacy institutions began to decline
Suburban Chicago as the quintessential microcosm of the Church in America
The Augustinian intellectual heritage, and the sketches of the Augustinian saints in his pectoral cross
Peru as a place of mission: its geography, culture, and the history of Catholicism in northwest South America
Leo as a fully American pope shaped by both the U.S. and Latin America Cardinal Prevost’s Vatican career culminating in his appointment as prefect for the Dicastery for Bishops
His relationship with Pope Francis, and early decisions that signal a desire to place himself within the Church’s tradition
Accessible, informative, and rooted in journalistic rigor and an intimate understanding of the Church, Leo XIV: Portrait of the First American Pope is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the man inside the white cassock—and the moment in which he will reign.
978 1 68278 437 2
160 pages
£14.99