How did a Jesuit from Argentina become one of the most influential global voices of the 21st century?
In this thought-provoking work, drawn from his original PhD in International Relations, Dr Dimitri Tsakas explores how Pope Francis’ identity and formation—as a Jesuit, a Latin American, and a thinker shaped by broad intellectual and cultural influences.
Essential reading for students of international relations, papal diplomacy, Church history, and all who seek to understand the forces shaping the relationship between religion and global politics.
How did a Jesuit from Argentina become one of the most influential global voices of the 21st century?
In this thought-provoking work, drawn from his original PhD in International Relations, Dr Dimitri Tsakas explores how Pope Francis’ identity and formation—as a Jesuit, a Latin American, and a thinker shaped by broad intellectual and cultural influences.
Essential reading for students of international relations, papal diplomacy, Church history, and all who seek to understand the forces shaping the relationship between religion and global politics.