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I Am Asking in the Name of God
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The beloved Pope Francis’s prayers for the ten most pressing issues the world is facing today, inspiring action to radically unite humanity in hope for a peaceful future
“The clock is ticking, and all life is in danger, yet we still have time. . . . So let us take the first steps and go out to encounter the other—those who are different from us. Let us put our hands, minds, and hearts into working together. Let us be the change we want to see in the world."—Pope Francis
In this challenging and evocative book, Pope Francis reflects on ten vital issues the world is facing today, encompassing his hopes and dreams for the Church and for all of humankind.
Among other prayers, Pope Francis is asking in the name of God
• for the media to reject fake news and renounce hateful language
• for a stop to the madness of war
• for the welcome of migrants and refugees
• for the eradication of the culture of abuse from within the Church
This isn’t just a world leader’s reflections on spirituality. I Am Asking in the Name of God is a wake-up call for all of humanity, a practical path toward unity, and a lighthouse of hope in the darkest of eras. This unflinching and inspiring book is a catalyst of change to usher in a new age more beautiful than we can imagine.
“The clock is ticking, and all life is in danger, yet we still have time. . . . So let us take the first steps and go out to encounter the other—those who are different from us. Let us put our hands, minds, and hearts into working together. Let us be the change we want to see in the world."—Pope Francis
In this challenging and evocative book, Pope Francis reflects on ten vital issues the world is facing today, encompassing his hopes and dreams for the Church and for all of humankind.
Among other prayers, Pope Francis is asking in the name of God
• for the media to reject fake news and renounce hateful language
• for a stop to the madness of war
• for the welcome of migrants and refugees
• for the eradication of the culture of abuse from within the Church
This isn’t just a world leader’s reflections on spirituality. I Am Asking in the Name of God is a wake-up call for all of humanity, a practical path toward unity, and a lighthouse of hope in the darkest of eras. This unflinching and inspiring book is a catalyst of change to usher in a new age more beautiful than we can imagine.
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“The Pope is a compassionate, intelligent man. I pray that every brother and sister upon this earth will be moved to act with the grace, kindness, and wisdom that he shows with this prayer.”
About Pope Francis
Pope Francis was born in Buenos Aires on December 17, 1936, son of Italian migrants, the first of five children born in the working-class barrio of Flores. He qualified as a chemical technician, graduated in philosophy in 1963, became a priest in 1969, joined the provincial of the Jesuits of Argentina in 1973, was named auxiliary bishop in 1992, archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998, created cardinal in 2001, and on March 13, 2013, Bishop of Rome and the 266th Pope of the Catholic Church. The first Jesuit and Latin American pontiff, Pope Francis passed away on April 21, 2025.
Hernán Reyes Alcaide is a correspondent in Rome for the Argentine news agency Télam. In 2017, he published Latinoamérica, a book-length interview with Pope Francis, the first from any Latin American journalist. In addition, he has worked with Clarín (Argentina), El Observador (Uruguay), L’Osservatore Romano (Vatican City), Religión Digital (Spain), and other websites specializing in religious information.
Hernán Reyes Alcaide is a correspondent in Rome for the Argentine news agency Télam. In 2017, he published Latinoamérica, a book-length interview with Pope Francis, the first from any Latin American journalist. In addition, he has worked with Clarín (Argentina), El Observador (Uruguay), L’Osservatore Romano (Vatican City), Religión Digital (Spain), and other websites specializing in religious information.
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