POPE FRANCIS - HOPE SPECIAL EDITION

Imprint Nascente

Author Pope Francis

Collection Nascente

An exceptional document, published three months before the passing of Pope Francis, on the occasion of the 2025 Jubilee of Hope, releasing this precious legacy earlier.

Hope is the first autobiography published by a Pope in history. A complete autobiography, which took six years to write, it traces back to the beginning of the 20th century, with the Italian roots and the adventurous emigration of his ancestors to Latin America, developing through his childhood, the enthusiasms and disturbances of youth, his vocational choice, maturity, up to his pontificate which ended with his death in April 2025.

Narrating his memories with profound narrative force, Francis also addresses the crucial issues of his pontificate and courageously, frankly, and prophetically develops the most important themes of contemporaneity: war and peace (including the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East), migration, the environmental crisis, social policy, the condition of women, sexuality, technological development, the future of the Church and religions.

Rich in revelations and illuminating reflections, it is a deeply human, moving, and humorous autobiography, representing a moral and spiritual testament destined to fascinate readers worldwide.

A book enriched with extraordinary photographs, including some private and previously unpublished ones, from Pope Francis' personal archive.

Critical acclaim:

“After reading and re-reading his autobiography, I can no longer say it was unnecessary. On the contrary, this astonishing form of wisdom must be a subject of meditation.”

Frei Bento Domingues, Público

“An absolutely unmissable book that I can't stop reading. I highly recommend it, for the stories the Pope tells and the History in which they are embedded. A book that brings light and hope in these dark times for so many.”

Laurinda Alves, journalist and professor of communication and leadership

“A lit candle that reminds us of our own light and brings us Francisco's humanity, goodness, perseverance, and tenderness. His legacy is evident in this book in a moving and beautiful way, making these pages indispensable reading. By sharing such relevant aspects of his life and youth, Francisco takes us by the hand on this absolutely unforgettable literary journey.”

Marta Arrais, Além-Mar

“Extraordinary.”

The Guardian

“Elegant and radiant.”

Financial Times