The Outsider: Pope Francis and His Battle to Reform the Church Author: Christopher Lamb Retail Price: $24.00 Our Price: $21.60 Save: 2.40 (10.00%) Availability: In Stock        Though Pope Francis remains one of the most popular figures in the world, his pontificate has stirred up powerful opposition. Some reject his openness to divorced and remarried Catholics and the priority he places on mercy above rigid doctrine. Others reject his outspoken defense of migrants, his critiques of capitalism, and calls to protect the environment. Most of all, his critics fear his insistence that the Church must place living out the message of the Gospel with integrity ahead of serving and maintaining institutional power, secular or ecclesial. In The Outsiders, examines the Pope’s ministry and agenda for the church, as well as the forces of opposition mobilized against him. What will this mean and portend for the Catholic Church? Will Pope Francis move the church in the direction he wants, or will his critics succeed in thwarting his efforts? Similar Items you may enjoy! Only the Gospel is Revolutionary: The Church in the Reform of Pope Francis Author: Cardinal and#211scar Rodrand#237guez Maradiaga Our Price: $15.50 Will Pope Francis Pull It Off?: The Challenge of Church Reform Author: Rocco D'Ambrosio and Barry Hudock Our Price: $13.67 Will Pope Francis Pull It Off?: The Challenge of Church Reform - Slightly Imperfect Author: Rocco D'Ambrosio and Barry Hudock Our Price: $9.57 Justice and Mercy Have Met: Pope Francis and the Reform of the Marriage Nullity Process Author: Kurt Martens Our Price: $41.50

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