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Book SynopsisThe beloved Pope Francis offers his prayers for the ten most pressing issues the world is facing today, inspiring action to radically unite humanity in hope for a just and peaceful future.
Trade ReviewAfter ten years as Pope, Francis has made his clearest statement yet of precisely how we need to change as a civilisation. Very much an act of the 'teaching Church', this bold and practically relevant document does not hesitate to turn a prophetic eye on the Church herself. The vision is an uncompromising espousal of comprehensive nonviolence. In a world which seems every day rougher and more caustic, such a call will seem hopelessly idealistic, even dangerously foolish. And yet, Francis is surely correct to identify so many aspects of our current predicament and to spell out that 'the choice today is either nonviolence or nonexistence.' -- Fr Damian Howard SJ, Provincial of the Jesuits in Britain
Pope Francis addresses ten major issues of our age, connecting them and placing them in prayer. He presents facts and reasoning, outlining the dreadful injustices being done to people, the damage being done to our common home and the failure to have a global vision for repair and prosperity. As always, he has well-reasoned suggestions and he ends with resolute hope. Pope Francis is a prophet for our times. -- Rt Revd John Arnold, Bishop of Salford
