The Francis effect: a radical pope's challenge to the American Catholic Church
Explores how a church once known as a force for social justice became known for a few key wedge issues, then looks at the opportunities for change in the "age of Francis." The first non-European pope in more than a millennium, Pope Francis is shaking up a church that has been mired in scan...
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| Format: | Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Lanham Boulder New York London
Rowman & Littlefield
2017
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| In: | Year: 2017 |
| Edition: | First paperback edition |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Francis Pope 1936-
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/ Catholic church
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| IxTheo Classification: | KDB Roman Catholic Church |
| Further subjects: | B
Catholic Church
United States
Catholic Church
B Influence (Literary, artistic, etc.) United States B Francis 1936- Influence Francis 1936- |
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| Summary: | Explores how a church once known as a force for social justice became known for a few key wedge issues, then looks at the opportunities for change in the "age of Francis." The first non-European pope in more than a millennium, Pope Francis is shaking up a church that has been mired in scandal and demoralized by devastating headlines.--Publisher's description |
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| Item Description: | Includes bibliographical references |
| ISBN: | 1442243201 |