
How Pope Francis’ upbringing shaped his role as reformer
Clip: 12/25/2014 | 7m 19s
How Pope Francis’ upbringing shaped his role as reformer
From his simple lifestyle to his active engagement in diplomacy, Pope Francis has distinguished himself as the leader of the Catholic Church. Jeffrey Brown talks to Austen Ivereigh, author of a new biography, “The Great Reformer,” about the ways the pope’s upbringing in Argentina informed his papal priorities, and his efforts to clean up the Vatican.
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How Pope Francis’ upbringing shaped his role as reformer
Clip: 12/25/2014 | 7m 19s
From his simple lifestyle to his active engagement in diplomacy, Pope Francis has distinguished himself as the leader of the Catholic Church. Jeffrey Brown talks to Austen Ivereigh, author of a new biography, “The Great Reformer,” about the ways the pope’s upbringing in Argentina informed his papal priorities, and his efforts to clean up the Vatican.
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