Jorge From Argentina Story Of Pope Francis For Children

Monge & Wolfe
Special Price $5.00 Regular Price $10.95
Item Code
166235
EAN/UPC
9780819840066
Publisher
Pauline Books & Media US
Discover the story of Pope Francis!

This delightfully illustrated biography leads young readers ages 7 - 10 to identify with the adventures and challenges that molded Pope Francis into a missionary of God's unconditional love.

Pope Francis was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936 in Buenos Aires, Argentina to parents of Italian descent. He was elected as the 266th pope on March 13, 2013 after the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. As the first pope to be a member of the Jesuit religious order, to come from Latin America, and to take the papal name in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis made history. He continues to make history by breaking tradition with certain traditional customs that many of his predecessors followed.

Known for his humility, simplicity, concern for the poor, respect for the environment, and commitment to interfaith dialogue, Pope Francis is a positive role model and contemporary hero for all children. The world will watch in anticipation as he "rebuilds" the Catholic Church like Jesus summoned St. Francis to do.

Format:
Paperback
Pages:
64
Dimensions(Inches):
7.00 x 9.00

Sister Marlyn Evangelina Monge has been a Daughter of St. Paul since 2005 and currently serves as an editor for books for children and teens at Pauline Books & Media. Before entering the convent, she taught bilingual kindergarten for six years, taught in her parish’s religious education program, and volunteered with the youth ministry program.

Sister Marlyn has a master’s degree in education and enjoys finding ways to help children discover the wealth of their faith through the stories she writes and edits. She is the author of many books for children, including the award-winning Jorge de Argentina. Sister Marlyn is a proud tía (aunt) to her six nieces and nephews.

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