{"product_id":"pope-leo-xiv-biography-elise-ann-allen","title":"Pope Leo XIV: The Biography | Elise Ann Allen","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Pope Leo XIV: The Biography by Elise Ann Allen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGain unprecedented access to a historic turning point in the Catholic Church with \u003cem\u003ePope Leo XIV: The Biography\u003c\/em\u003e by Elise Ann Allen, acclaimed journalist and Rome correspondent for Crux. This intimate volume stands as the definitive biography of Robert Prevost—the historic first-ever American to be elected to the Holy See—and features his historic first public interview since ascending to the papacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlot Summary \u0026amp; Key Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn May 8, 2025, white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel, revealing a \"dark horse candidate\" that surprised the global media and the faithful alike. Taking the name Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost's election raised immediate questions across the globe: Who is this man, what did the college of cardinals see in him, and what is his vision for the future of faith? This book meticulously traces his journey from his birth in Chicago and his formative years in the Augustinian order to his decades spent as a dedicated missionary in Peru.\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003cp\u003eAuthor Elise Ann Allen delivers a deeply detailed account of Prevost’s rise to prominence, including his vital Vatican leadership role as the head of the Dicastery for Bishops. Enriched with personal stories, reflections from close contemporaries, and a sharp analysis of his unique global perspective as a dual citizen of the United States and Peru, this biography paints an inspiring portrait of a spiritual leader defined by profound character, integrity, and warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Details \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pope Leo XIV: The Biography\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elise Ann Allen\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9798217155705\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover \/ Paperback (Vatican \u0026amp; Global Editions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biography \/ Religious History \/ Catholic Church \u0026amp; Vatican Studies\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Includes the Pope's first-ever exclusive public interview\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Read This Book?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Only Authoritative Biography:\u003c\/strong\u003e The first and most comprehensive look into the life, convictions, and pastoral ministry of Pope Leo XIV.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsider Journalism:\u003c\/strong\u003e Written by a premier Rome correspondent with deep insider knowledge of Vatican politics, the conclave, and ecclesiastical leadership.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEssential Reading for the Faithful:\u003c\/strong\u003e An indispensable guide for theologians, parish libraries, and anyone wishing to understand the current Holy Father's priorities and structural vision for the global Church.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bust-Down Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51512819646779,"sku":"8217155705","price":30.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/2077\/7531\/files\/9798217155705.jpg?v=1785348862","url":"https:\/\/bustdownbooks.com\/products\/pope-leo-xiv-biography-elise-ann-allen","provider":"Bust-Down Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}