Will Pope Francis Pull It Off?: The Challenge Of Church Reform

Pope Francis has made no secret of the fact that he seeks to reform the Catholic Church, especially the institutional components by which it is guided and governed. Standing in his way are institutional inertia, simplistic ideologies, scandals, and the resistance of some who will not readily relinquish power. Can he pull it off? In this smart and thoughtful book, priest-sociologist Rocco D'Ambrosio carefully considers the personality, convictions, and gifts the pope brings to the task. He explores the hurdles Francis faces, the tools at his disposal, and his prospects for success. The result is an institutional analysis of the Catholic Church in the Bergoglio era that promises rich, new insights and plenty of food for thought to every reader

Author: Rocco D'Ambrosio

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Publication Date: Mar 29, 2017

Number of Pages: 100 pages

Language: English

Binding: Paperback/Religion

ISBN-10: 0814645011

ISBN-13: 9780814645017