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A Pope Francis Lexicon is a collection of over fifty essays by an impressive set of insightful contributors from around the globe, each writing on a specific word that has become important in the ministry of Pope Francis. Writers such as Sr. Simone Campbell, Cardinal Blase Cupich, Cardinal scar Rodr guez Maradiaga, Fr. James Martin, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Anglican Archbishop Justin Welby, and Carolyn Woo explore the Pope's use of words like joy, clericalism, money, family, and tears. Together, they reveal what Francis's use of these words says about him, his ministry and priorities, and their significance to the church, the world, and the lives of individual Christians. The entire collection is introduced by a foreword by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of Orthodox Christians worldwide, and a preface by one of Francis's closest advisors, Cardinal Se n O'Malley.

This is no set of encyclopedia entries. It's a reflective, inspiring, and often heartfelt book that offers engaging answers to the question "What is this surprising Pope up to?"

Themes and Contributors:

Volume foreword Patriarch Bartholomew
Volume preface Cardinal Se n O'Malley, OFM Cap
Baptism Cardinal Donald Wuerl
Benedict XVI David Gibson
Capitalism Bishop Robert McElroy
Careerism Cardinal Joseph Tobin, C.Ss.R.
Church Elizabeth Stoker Bruenig
Clerical abuse Francis Sullivan
Clericalism Archbishop Paul-Andr Durocher
Collegiality Archbishop Mark Coleridge
Conscience Austen Ivereigh
Creation Orthodox Fr. John Chryssavgis
Curia Massimo Faggioli
Dialogue Archbishop Roberto Gonz lez Nieves, OFM
Dignity Tina Beattie
Discernment Fr. James Martin, SJ
Ecumenism Nontando Hadebe
Embrace Simcha Fisher
Encounter Archbishop Victor Manuel Fern ndez
Episcopal Accountability Katie Grimes
Family Julie Hanlon Rubio
Field Hospital Cardinal Blase Cupich
Flesh Msgr. Dario E. Vigan
Gossip Kaya Oakes
Grandparents Bill Dodds
Hagen Lio Fr. Manuel Dorantes
Hope Natalia Imperatori-Lee
Immigrant Sr. Norma Seni Pimentel, MJ
Indifference Sr. Carmen Sammut, MSOLA
Jesus Fr. Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator, SJ
Joy Fr. Timothy Radcliffe, OP
Judgment Michael O'Loughlin
Justice Sr. Simone Campbell, SSS
Leadership Kerry Alys Robinson
Legalism Sr. Teresa Forcades i Vila, OSB
Martyrdom Bishop Borys Gudziak
Mercy Archbishop Donald Bolen
Miracles John Thavis
Money Andrea Tornielli
Periphery Carolyn Y. Woo
Prayer Bishop Daniel E. Flores
Reform Cardinal scar Rodr guez Maradiaga, SDB
Refugee Rhonda Miska
Saint Francis Fr. Michael Perry, OFM
Satan Gregory K. Hillis
Second Vatican Council Archbishop Diarmuid Martin
Service Phyllis Zagano
Sheep Archbishop Justin Welby
Sourpuss Fr James Corkery, SJ
Tears Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle
Throwaway culture Sr. Pat Farrell, OSF
Women Astrid Lobo Gajiwala
Worldliness Mollie Wilson O'Reilly
Youth Jordan Denari Duffner

Cindy Wooden is chief of the Rome bureau of Catholic News Service. She has been reporting on the Vatican and the Catholic Church since 1989. She has traveled around the world with John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and now Pope Francis. As a result of this work, she is respected as an authority on the life and workings of the church. She is the author of Luis Antonio Tagle: Leading by Listening.

Joshua McElwee is National Catholic Reporter's Vatican correspondent. His reporting and feature writing have earned numerous awards from the Catholic Press Association. He is the author of Ten Things Pope Francis Wants You to Know About the Family.

Joshua J. McElwee is National Catholic Reporter's Vatican correspondent and a contributor to the Italian news website Vatican Insider. He has reported on Pope Francis from 23 countries and his work has earned numerous awards from the Catholic Press Association. He is the author of Ten Things Pope Francis Wants You to Know About the Family.