Wounded Shepherd

In Wounded Shepherd, Austen Ivereigh presents a vivid biography of Pope Francis, delving into the challenges and debates shaping the future of the Catholic Church. The narrative explores the tensions between the pope’s vision of a more compassionate Church and the resistant forces within, including confrontations with corrupt bankers and traditional cardinals. Through engaging anecdotes and expert insights, Ivereigh captures the pope’s efforts to evangelize in a modern context while addressing issues such as his stance on divorced Catholics and the Church's past on sexual abuse, highlighting Francis as a resilient leader navigating a turbulent landscape.