Finding Francis, Following Christ Series_ Theology in Global Perspective left an indelible mark on

left an indelible mark on the struggle for human dignity

Marcello Fidanzio

' No church leader has communicated God's mercy in a more compelling way than Pope Francis

and bears crucial lessons for today in the light of a decade of war and continuing revelations of clandestine national security and military activities

Finding Francis, Following Christ Series_ Theology in Global Perspective left an indelible mark onIn a world afflicted by violence, in a society marked by a growing gulf between rich and poor, in a church polarized around issues of power and authority, the example of St. Francis of Assisi remains fresh and relevant, a powerful model of the gospel in action. As award winning author Michael Crosby points out, the memory of Francis does not simply challenge the violence and materialism of our culture. He embodies a positive, joy filled example of