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Book SynopsisGandhi today is universally recognised as an international icon, but did his influence extend to the Vatican as well? The author unravels the answer by pursuing six research targets. The book opens with a historical inquiry into Gandhi’s unsuccessful attempt to meet Pius XI, and then goes on to examine the writings and speeches of the Popes from Pius XI to Benedict XVI who alluded to Gandhi. Adopting a hermeneutical slant, it also engages in a comparative study of the thoughts and actions of Pope Francis and Gandhi, and highlights some remarkable similarities that call for an explanation. In the process, the book explores and assesses the popular claim that Gandhi was influenced by Christ, and the not so popular conjecture that Francis was influenced by Gandhi.
Trade Review«[...] a wealth of material that teaches a great deal about the Catholic Church and Gandhi over the last 70 years.»
(Paul A. Soukup, Communication Research Trends Vol.36 No.3 2017)
«This is indeed an informative book. [...] If you first read the Conclusion of the book (pp. 165-168), you will most likely find this book unputdownable.»
(Abraham M. Antony, Mission Today Vol. XVII No. 3, 2015)
«[...] the book can be appreciated as a lively and detailed introduction to Indo-Christian intercultural exchange.»
(Mario Prayer, The Catholic Historical Review Spring 2017)
Table of ContentsContents: Gandhi unable to meet Pius XI – Popes praise Gandhi – Pope Francis’ communication revolution – Gandhi and Bergoglio on religion – Gandhi influenced by Christ? – Pope Francis influenced by Gandhi? – Appendix containing Popes’ writings on Gandhi – Being Jesuit the Gandhian Way.
