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Inspiration for the Netflix series Stories of a Generation with Pope Francis. "To walk toward the future, the past is needed" - Pope Francis. One day, while at prayer, Pope Francis was inspired to shine a light on the vital role of grandparents and other elders and the life-changing wisdom they have to share. Sharing the Wisdom of Time is the culmination of the Holy Fathers vision. Elders from over 30 countries share their wisdom carved from lifetimes of experience. From a blind basket-weaver in Kenya to a centenarian midwife in Guatemala who has delivered 10,000 babies, every story is a testament to the power of faith, perseverance, human resilience, and love. Pope Francis contributes as a fellow elder, offering the Preface and his own story in each chapter, while also reflecting on dozens of others stories. 2020 International Book Awards, Finalist: Photography 2019 Illumination Book Awards, Gold: Keepsake/Specialty Bible 2019 Independent Press Awards, Winner: Coffee Table Book 2019 Association of Catholic Publishers "Excellence in Publishing Book Awards," First Place: Inspirational 2019 International Book Awards, Finalist: Christianity 2019 Catholic Press Association Book Awards, First Place: Design & Production 2019 Catholic Press Association Book Awards, First Place: Family Life 2019 Catholic Press Association Book Awards, First Place: Coffee Table Book/Religious Art 2019 Catholic Press Association Book Awards, First Place: Pope Francis 2019 Catholic Press Association Book Awards, Third Place: Spirituality 2019 Catholic Press Association Book Awards, Honorable Mention: Best Front Cover Art 2019 Living Now Book Awards, Evergreen Book Medal: Spiritual Leadership 2019 Best Book Awards, Winner: Novelty & Gift Book 2019 Best Book Awards, Winner: Photography



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Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17 1936, is the 266th and current Pope of the Catholic Church, having been elected Bishop of Rome and absolute Sovereign of Vatican City.Born in Buenos Aires as the son of Italian parents, Jorge Mario Bergoglio was ordained a priest in 1969. From 1973 to 1979 he was Argentina's Provincial superior of the Society of Jesus. He became Archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998, and a cardinal in 2001. Following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI in February 2013, on March 13, 2013 the papal conclave elected Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who chose the papal name Francis in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. Pope Francis is the first Jesuit pope, the first pope from the Americas, the first from the Southern Hemisphere and the first non-European Pope since Pope Gregory III, 1272 years earlier. Throughout his life, both as an individual and as a religious leader, Pope Francis has been noted for his humility, his concern for the poor, and his commitment to dialogue as a way to build bridges between people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and faiths. Pope Francis has published a compilation of his teachings in two volumes entitled Simple Wisdom: Hold On to Hope, Vol. 1, and Simple Wisdom: The Joy of Evangelization, Vol. 1. He also published his first encyclical entitled The Light of Faith: Lumen Fidei, which is available in English and Spanish.The Joy of the Gospel: Evangelii Gaudium, recently published, is the long-awaited teaching of Pope Francis on the proclamation of the Gospel. He is calling upon the Church and the world with encouragement to begin a new chapter in evangelization.Pope Francis has captured the attention of the world with his simple ways, humbleness, and love for the poor and sick.



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