Vatican City, Feb 13, 2016 / 07:03 am
Already in his brief, three-year pontificate Pope Francis has a track record of papal firsts, but in March he will add yet another to his list: authoring a children's book.
"This book could be useful to the entire family. The questions are deep, fresh, sharp – involving desires of understanding, but also tough feelings and experiences to be faced and lived," Fr. Antonio Spadaro SJ told CNA Feb. 9.
"Ultimately I hope people see that the Pope's message is universal. Whether his responses are read by children or adults, I hope that his focus on peace, joy, and mercy is understood and felt by all."
On March 1 Jesuit-run Loyola Press will release the book "Dear Pope Francis: The Pope Answers Letters from Children Around the World," alongside Jesuit publishing houses in 11 other countries.