In Memoriam

Pope Francis

Jorge Mario Bergoglio, S.J.
(1936‒2025)

Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio) was the first Jesuit and the first Latin American pope. Following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI, Jorge Bergoglio was elected two weeks later and took papal name Francis in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi.

In his pontificate spanning twelve years, Pope Francis emphasized the divine mercy of God and called us to reach out to the poor and marginalized. He upheld the dignity of all human life, from conception to natural death, and was staunchly opposed to abortion, euthanasia, and other expressions of a “throw away” culture. He stressed that the family is founded on marriage as the union of a man and a woman, and he strongly criticized gender ideology, while encouraging compassion for all people. He affirmed our shared stewardship of the Earth in his encyclical Laudato si. He reminded us that we are each called to participate in the essential mission of the Church—to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the whole world!

Pope Francis Coat of Arms
The Coat of Arms of Pope Francis

Today, Ignatius Press, along with fellow Catholics and others around the world, mourns the passing of Pope Francis, the 266th pope of the Catholic Church and the first pope from the Americas, who died April 21 at the age of 88.

A Prayer for a Pope Who Has Died
O God, faithful rewarder of souls,
grant that your departed servant Pope Francis,
whom you made successor of Peter and shepherd of your Church,
may happily enjoy for ever in your presence in heaven
the mysteries of your grace and compassion,
which he faithfully ministered on earth.
Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever.
Amen.

The Roman Missal, Prayers for the Dead—For A Pope

Books by Pope Francis
Praise Be to You

Praise Be to You, Laudato Si’

By Pope Francis

The earth is a gift from God and the common home of humanity, but it is threatened by man’s abuse of his freedom. In this encyclical Praise Be to You (Laudato Si'), Pope Francis challenges all people to praise and thank God for his glorious creation and to work together to safeguard her.

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On the Family

On the Family

By Pope Francis

Pope Francis has often expressed his concern for the urgent pastoral needs of families in today's society. This book is a collection of all Pope Francis’ talks about the family from December 17, 2014 to September 16, 2015. The Holy Father especially emphasizes the primary role of God and faith in family life, and the crucial importance of regular family prayer to draw on God's grace for strength, love, joy, and unity within the home.

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The Way of Humility

The Way of Humility

By Pope Francis

Originally a series written by Pope Francis while he was Cardinal Archbishop of Buenos Aires, these profound meditations give an inspiring introduction to the path of humility and love needed to form true Christian communities.

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Education for Choosing Life

Education for Choosing Life

By Pope Francis

Originally a series written by Pope Francis while he was Cardinal Archbishop of Buenos Aires, these profound meditations give an inspiring introduction to the path of humility and love needed to form true Christian communities.

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On Heaven and Earth

On Heaven and Earth: Pope Francis on Faith, Family, and the Church in the Twenty-First Century

By Pope Francis

Originally published in Argentina in 2010, On Heaven and Earth brings together a series of conversations between Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio (Pope Francis) and Abraham Skorka, a rabbi and biophysicist. They address various theological and worldly challenges that the world faces in the 21st century including God, the devil, fundamentalism, atheism, abortion, homosexuality, euthanasia, same-sex marriage, globalization, and more. Both Cardinal Bergoglio (Pope Francis) and Abraham Skorka are tenacious promoters of interreligious dialogues on faith and reason.

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Books and Films About Pope Francis
Pope Francis in His Own Words

Pope Francis in His Own Words

By Francesca Ambrogetti and Serio Rubin

This book is from a series of extensive interviews conducted over the course of two years. He does not avoid the uncomfortable subjects: the declining numbers of priests and nuns; celibacy; the sexual abuse scandals that have rocked the Church; and his opinions about and experience with the military dictatorship of his own crisis-riddled country.

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Pope Francis: Our Brother and Friend

Pope Francis: Our Brother and Friend

Personal Recollections about the Man Who Became Pope

By Alejandro Bermudez

This fascinating new look at Pope Francis presents the personal insights of ten Jesuits, many who have known him since his first days as a Jesuit. Their remarks are focused on different aspects of the man, including his family background, his abilities, and his personality as administrator, as friend, as teacher, and as a guide. They open a fascinating door to a better understanding of Pope Francis.

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Francis, Pope of the New World

Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Francis, Pope of the New World

By Andrea Tornielli

This complete biography offers the keys to understanding the man who was a surprise choice, even a kind of revolutionary choice, for pope. It is the story of the humble pastor of one of the world's largest archdioceses; a cardinal who takes the bus, talks with common folk, and lives simply. It is the story of why the cardinal electors of the Catholic Church set aside political and diplomatic calculations to elect a pope to lead the renewal and purification of the worldwide Church of our time.

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Fioretti—The Little Flowers of Pope Francis

Fioretti: The Little Flowers of Pope Francis

By Andrea Tornielli

Tornielli, the foremost “Vatican insider” journalist, offers here inspiring stories, incidents, encounters, and excerpts from the writings and talks of Pope Francis through his first year as Pope. They show a powerful witness by Pope Francis of “heartwarming stories of the Gospel in action”, and reflect on various spiritual and social themes important to the Pope, including mercy, forgiveness, charity, prayer, justice, Eucharist, Our Lady, and much more.

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Who Is Pope Francis?

Who Is Pope Francis?

This documentary film that gives an excellent overview of the life, thought, and work of Jorge Mario Bergoglio, formerly Archbishop of Buenos Aires and now Pope Francis. It contains previously unreleased recordings, many inspiring images of the papal conclave, and the most emotional details of the first appearances of Pope Francis, sprinkled with humor and warm emotion. Pope Francis’ words and actions convey the unique charisma of this surprise Argentine pope whose humility, kindness, and courage have touched countless admirers.

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