This title in Lucent's People In The News Series describes the life and career of Pope Francis. The book details the Pope's humble beginnings, how he became a priest and bishop, and eventually Pope of the Catholic Church. It discusses his family and what he is doing to change the image of the Catholic Church. People in the News Lucent's contemporary biography series profiles the lives and careers of some of today's most prominent newsmakers. Whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known personages garnered public attention. Offering insight into the lives of people who have made an impact in the modern era, People in the News volumes are sure to be of interest to students researching current topics and popular culture. Through quotations from the individual profiled as well as from friends, supporters, and critics, readers learn how these men and women view themselves as well as how other regard them. Each book in this series includes sidebars, photographs, annotated bibliographies, timelines, and comprehensive indexes."
- ISBN10 1420512358
- ISBN13 9781420512359
- Publish Date 18 December 2014 (first published 29 November 2014)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 16 June 2016
- Publish Country US
- Publisher Cengage Learning, Inc
- Imprint Lucent Books
- Edition Annotated edition
- Format Hardcover (Library Binding)
- Pages 112
- Language English