Beloved Amazonia
The Apostolic Exhortation and Other Documents from the Pan-Amazonian Synod
(Autor) Pope FrancisThe full text of Pope Francis's highly anticipated apostolic exhortation from the Synod of the Bishops for the Pan-Amazon Region, plus the original working document, and the Pope's homily from the opening Mass, with context offered by Christopher Lamb, Vatican correspondent for The Tablet (UK) and Cardinal Michael Czerny of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development.
Pope Francis
Pope Francis, born Jorge Bergoglio in 1936, is known for his accessible religious writing that combines spiritual guidance with contemporary issues. His major works include the encyclicals "Laudato si'" on environmental care, "Fratelli tutti" on social friendship, and "Lumen fidei" on faith. As Archbishop and Pope, he's authored numerous books and interviews, using simple language to discuss complex theological concepts, social justice, and interfaith dialogue.