Pope Francis’ private diaries to be published by the Vatican
The Vatican Publishing House will release a book titled The Private Diary of Pope Francis on November 24, spanning personal notes kept by the late pontiff from December 20, 1992, to August 18, 2024. Authored and organized by Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez, the text will be published in five languages across 94 countries. The writings cover Francis's time as a bishop in Buenos Aires and his 12 years as pope, offering an intimate look into his inner life and reflections on his Vatican years just months before his death.
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- ✓ The Private Diary of Pope Francis will be released on November 24 by the Vatican Publishing House.
- ✓ The book is authored by Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
- ✓ The diary entries span from December 20, 1992, to August 18, 2024.
- ✓ The publication will be available in five languages across 94 countries.
What changed
The Vatican announced that Pope Francis kept a private diary for over 30 years which will be published next month as a book by Cardinal Fernandez.
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Vatican to Publish Private Diary of Pope Francis
The Vatican Publishing House will release a book titled The Private Diary of Pope Francis on November 24, spanning personal notes kept by the late pontiff from December 20, 1992, to August 18, 2024. Authored and organized by Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez, the text will be published in five languages across 94 countries. The writings cover Francis's time as a bishop in Buenos Aires and his 12 years as pope, offering an intimate look into his inner life and reflections on his Vatican years just months before his death.
Why it matters
The surprise discovery of private journals spanning more than three decades provides an unprecedented personal record of the late pontiff's tenure. Cardinal Fernandez, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, selected, organized, and annotated the notes for publication. The global release next month marks a significant theological publishing event coordinated across multiple languages.
What is confirmed
- The Private Diary of Pope Francis will be released on November 24 by the Vatican Publishing House.
- The book is authored by Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernandez, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
- The diary entries span from December 20, 1992, to August 18, 2024.
- The publication will be available in five languages across 94 countries.
What to watch next
- The official global release of the book on November 24
- Initial public and clerical reactions to the contents of the diary entries
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