Finding Francis, Following Christ Series_ Theology in Global Perspective Marcello Fidanzio

Marcello Fidanzio

This book collects Berry's signature views on the interrelatedness of both Earth's future and the Christian future

' No church leader has communicated God's mercy in a more compelling way than Pope Francis

seeing the rise of African Christianity as a direct consequence of external developments

Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965)--theologian

Finding Francis, Following Christ Series_ Theology in Global Perspective Marcello FidanzioIn a world afflicted by violence, in a society marked by a growing gulf between rich and poor, in a church polarized around issues of power and authority, the example of St. Francis of Assisi remains fresh and relevant, a powerful model of the gospel in action. As award winning author Michael Crosby points out, the memory of Francis does not simply challenge the violence and materialism of our culture. He embodies a positive, joy filled example of