Pope Francis's autobiography, 'Hope: The Autobiography,' offers a candid look at his life, papacy, and reflections on his past. The book explores his childhood, motivations as pope, and personal struggles, while also providing details about the 2013 conclave that elected him.
Pope Francis has provided a candid glimpse into the events surrounding his papacy, including his election in 2013 and the challenges he has faced since then, in his autobiography, ' Hope : The Autobiography.' Published by Random House in a 320-page English edition, the book, which was originally intended for posthumous release, offers personal reflections on his life, childhood in Buenos Aires, and the factors that have shaped his priorities as pope.
The book draws from six years of conversations with Italian journalist Carlo Musso and delves into Francis's own sometimes critical assessments of decisions he has made, both before and during his papacy. It touches on moments of regret and self-reflection, even expressing feelings of unworthiness for the position of pope. Francis openly discusses his younger self, admitting to past actions he now considers regrettable, such as insisting a schoolmate pay for a broken bike or knocking another unconscious. He describes his desire for the 'gift of shame,' acknowledging past shortcomings.Interestingly, the autobiography sidesteps certain periods of Francis's past that remain shrouded in mystery. These include his time in Córdoba, Argentina, from 1990 to 1992, and his research on theologian Romano Guardini in Germany. The impact of the clergy sexual abuse scandal, which significantly impacted his papacy, is also briefly addressed. The second half of the book focuses on his papacy, defending some of his more controversial decisions with greater assertiveness. Francis provides detailed insights into his experience during the 2013 conclave, revealing that he received 'stopgap votes' in the initial rounds. He describes the realization that he was elected when he reached 69 votes on the fourth ballot, out of the required 77. He recounts the celebratory atmosphere after his election and his first actions as pope, including embracing Cardinal Angelo Scola and donning his old episcopal ring, suggesting a premonition of his success
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