The breakthrough work of Polish authors already available
This is undoubtedly 1 of the most crucial literary events of fresh years – not only in Poland but besides in the world. At the minute erstwhile the eyes of the full Church are directed at the fresh pope, the first and so far widest biography of Leon XIV – Fr. Robert Prevost appears in the Polish publishing house.
The cover of Pope Leon XIV's most extended biography by Adam Sosnowski, with unique photographs by Michał Klag. The publication of the White Raven publication besides contains a historical survey by Fr Janusz Królikowski devoted to popes named Leon.The author of the book is Dr. Adam Sosnowski – a writer and a direct witness of this year's conclave, who undertook an ambitious task of bringing the fresh Pope to the world. The consequence of his work is simply a work that goes far beyond the framework of typical biography. It's a fascinating journey through places and years, from childhood in the suburbs of Chicago, through a pastoral mission in the Peruvian Andes, to the Vatican scenes.
The White Raven Publishing home took care not only of the substantive side of the book, but besides of the unique visual layer. The publication contained hundreds of photographs by Michał Klag, many of which first saw daylight. These include photographs from Leon XIV's childhood and youth, photographs from his missionary work in South America, and moving pictures from the first moments of the pontificate.
The biography was created in close cooperation with spiritual brothers, close collaborators from the Roman Curia, friends and lay people who met the Pope at various stages of his life. Thanks to this, the book presents not only historical facts, but besides a warm human image of Pope Leon XIV – a man leading the Church present through times full of challenges and hope.
This is not a publication prepared in haste. It's a solid, 400-page book based on in-depth conversations, papers and previously unpublished materials. A peculiar value for the Polish reader is the chapter devoted to the relationships of Leon XIV with Poland – his visits to Krakow, meetings with Augustians and Augustians and unique photographs from these events. This proves the spiritual proximity of the fresh pope to the Church in Poland.
The biography besides enriches the historical survey by Fr.Prof. Janusz Królikowski – a recognized theologian and Vaticanist. In a chapter devoted to popes named Leon (from Leon I the large to Leon XIII), the author brings closer the historical importance of this name in the past of the Church and the greatness of the spiritual heritage that the fresh Pope accepts as an obligation.
The publication "Leon XIV. Illustrated Biography" is simply a mandatory position for all who want to know more about the character of the fresh successor of St. Peter and realize the way the Church can lead. It is simply a book that inspires, moves and encourages spiritual reflection.
Adam Sosnowski, Fr Janusz Królikowski: Leon XIV. Illustrated biographyWhite Raven, 416 pages.
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