Pope Francis

"The widely popular and deeply loved Pope Francis also has his critics. This volume offers background, analysis, and appreciation of the depth, vision, integrity, and relevance of this leader, who continually displays his profound knowledge of and steadfast commitment to Catholic tradition as he engages the urgently pressing issues of our times." --Dennis Doyle, professor of religious studies, University of Dayton, and author of The Catholic Church in a Changing World In April 2018, noted scholars from around the world gathered at Villanova University for an unprecedented historical and theological analysis of Francis’ papacy, focusing on such topics as his interpretation of Vatican II and his concern for social justice and global ecological crises. Among the sixteen eminent contributors whose addresses are included in this volume are Joseph W. Cardinal Tobin, Óscar Cardinal Rodríguez Maradiaga, Antonio Spadaro, SJ, Austen Ivereigh, Margaret S. Archer, and Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator