Pope Francis: Man of Peace is an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion. The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is a magnificent series of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written, that will help all children to better understand the Catholic Faith. These books are ideal for home or school.  The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is intended to help teach the basics of the Catholic Faith to children in an enjoyable manner. The books in the Series deal with one or more of the following themes: (1) the teachings of the Church, (2) the Christian way of life, and (3) our Catholic worship (including both public and private prayers and devotions). Each book also carries the Imprimatur, assuring that the contents are in line with Church teaching.  Among the features of this book are: Brief and easy-to-read biography on the life and legacy of this saint - Vibrant, full-color illustrations - High-quality paper - Durable, sewn paperback binding - Conveniently sized at 5 ½”  X 7 ⅜” to accommodate little hands - a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift   - an explanation of who St. Patrick was and how He helps us - Nihil Obstat - Imprimatur Check out all 101 titles in this series of  Catholic children’s books . Each of the St. Joseph Picture Books make wonderful gifts for baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter. One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM. Conv. provides children Pope Francis is the leader of the Catholic Church and a very special person who helps guide us closer to Jesus. He was born on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and his name was Jorge Mario Bergoglio. As a boy, he loved playing soccer and spending time with his family. When Jorge grew up, he felt called to serve God and became a priest. He worked hard to help the poor and teach people about God’s love. Later, he became a bishop and then a cardinal, which are important roles in the Church. In 2013, Jorge was chosen to be Pope, the leader of Catholics all over the world. He chose the name Francis after St. Francis of Assisi, who loved helping the poor and caring for God’s creation. Pope Francis reminds us to be kind, humble, and take care of others, especially those in need. Pope Francis also talks a lot about protecting the Earth, which he calls our "common home." He encourages us to live simply, love one another, and follow Jesus’s teachings. As our Pope, he helps guide the Church and reminds us that God loves each one of us, no matter who we are.     Subjects on the life and influence of Pope Francis that are covered in this title include:  We Have Good News  (The Election of Pope Francis) - Born in Argentina - God Touches His Heart - Service as a Jesuit - Difficult and Dangerous Times - Called to Be a Bishop - Serving the Poor - Two Popes - Pope Francis (The Introduction of the New Pope) - Simple Acts - The God of Mercy - Be Filled with Hope - A Church Giving Witness - A Man of Prayer - His Favorite Saints - A Prayer for the Pope    Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv. , has published numerous books and articles, mainly in the area of biblical theology. Under his direction, a board of highly qualified Scripture scholars engaged in producing a fresh, faithful, and reader-friendly translation of the complete Bible--the New Catholic Bible ( NCB ), published in fall 2019. His versatility is demonstrated by the fact that he has taught on all educational levels from kindergarten to graduate school. In addition to his scholarly writings, he has produced numerous works for children, including over 30 books in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series of bestselling titles, including those on Prayers, Saints, Sacraments, Church Beliefs and Celebrations, and the Blessed Virgin Mary.