Pope Francis’ autobiography, “Hope,” is available in libraries in 80 countries

Deborah Castellano Lubov

Pope Francis’ highly anticipated autobiography, “Hope,” is available in libraries on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 in 80 countries around the world.

The text, written by the hand of the Pope but with the collaboration of the Italian writer Carlo Musso, is also made available to English-speaking readers in the United States through the publisher Random House and in the United Kingdom, through the publisher Viking.

Unpublished photos and documents personally made available by Pope Francis

The book is enriched with remarkable photographs, including private and unpublished documents made personally available to Pope Francis himself.

Written over six years, this comprehensive autobiography begins in the early years of the 20th century, with Pope Francis’ Italian roots and his ancestors’ courageous migration to Latin America.

The text continues through his childhood, the enthusiasms and concerns of his youth, his vocation, his adult life and his entire papacy until the present day.

Narration and anecdotes

Recounting his memories, the Holy Father addresses crucial moments of his papacy and various important and controversial issues of our current times, including the wars ravaging the world, the future of the Church and religion, social policy, migration, environmental crisis, women, technology. developments and sexuality.

Additionally, “Hope” includes many revelations, anecdotes and considerations.

Random House describes it as a fascinating and very human memoir, moving and sometimes funny, which represents “the story of a life”.

Additionally, the publisher calls it “a touching moral and spiritual testament that will fascinate readers around the world and will be Pope Francis’ legacy of hope for future generations.”