Papa Francisc. Mesaje pline de compasiune și gingășie

This book gathers over 1,000 messages about life by Papa Francisc. They come from his first nine years as pope. Love and care for others guide the book. So does a close bond with God.

It brings together short sayings, thoughts, and advice. It helps guide the faith of those who believe. It also speaks to those of any faith who seek meaning and balance. It looks at how to know yourself, heal, and grow.

Editors drew on more than 1,700 texts and recorded talks. These range from sermons and speeches to letters. They include general audiences, or meetings with the public. There are encyclicals, or formal letters from the pope. There are exhortations, or calls to act or live with faith. Some messages mark a given event or day. Chapters group these extracts by theme, not by date.

Some deal with hopes, a sense of calling, purpose, and faith. Others ask how we should act and forgive. They look at thanks, mercy, and putting others first. They also discuss how we help each other.

Texts on family life look at couples and marriage. They also discuss women, children, and older people. Other themes span work, schools and learning, politics, and ties between nations.

Papa Francisc speaks about being poor and the urge to buy more. He looks at the abuse of power for gain. He also looks at using others for one's own ends. He explores how we share our thoughts and live online. Peace and bonds across our differences are themes too.

He stresses each person's worth and care for all living beings. These messages link growth within us to work for a kinder world.