Hope; The Autobiography

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Originally intended to be released posthumously, Pope Francis has chosen to make his deeply personal legacy available ahead of time, in light of the critical issues of our day and the upcoming 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope.

"Hope vividly recreates the colorful world where the young Jorge Mario Bergoglio grew up." — The New York Times

For the first time ever, a Pope shares his full life story in Hope, a compelling autobiography. Written over six years, this landmark book chronicles Pope Francis’s early 20th-century roots in Italy, the brave migration of his ancestors to Latin America, and follows his journey through childhood, youth, religious calling, adult life, and papacy, up to the present day.

In this candid and intimate account, Pope Francis reflects on pivotal moments of his papacy, addressing powerful and timely global issues such as war and peace (including the Ukraine conflict and the Middle East), migration, the environmental crisis, social justice, women’s roles, sexuality, technology, and the future of both the Church and religion in the modern world.

Hope is filled with personal stories, insights, and profound reflections that offer readers a unique and moving glimpse into the life of one of the most influential figures in the world today. It is both an inspiring memoir and a heartfelt spiritual testament, combining humor, humanity, and powerful lessons for the future.

The book is beautifully enriched with stunning photographs, including rare and personal images shared by Pope Francis himself.