Francis of Rome & Francis of Assisi

The vision of Pope Francis, as seen by one of the world's leading liberation theologians.  "There is no shortage of excitement about Pope Francis, but very little critical theological analysis of his ministry . . . [Leonardo Boff] one of the most credible theological voices of Catholicism supplies it." --Publishers Weekly "Amidst the deluge of books about Pope Francis, Leonardo Boff's is the best informed and most eloquently written of any. His book is at once supple, elegant and utterly absorbing." --Harvey Cox, author, The Silencing of Leonardo Boff "Leonardo Boff is in a unique and informed position to write this book. He brings historical, theological, and cultural analysis--along with a lot of inspiration--to present the world with the genuine newness of these two revolutionary men named Francis. Read, and get ready for a truly catholic and ecumenical Christian hope!" --Fr. Richard Rohr, O.F.M. "VERDICT The volume's subject matter and format make it well suited for adult Sunday sc