Vatican to release “The Private Diary of Pope Francis”, a book by Cardinal Fernández

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   Vatican to Publish Private Diaries of Late Pope Francis

   The Vatican Publishing House will release "The Private Diary of Pope Francis" on November 24, 2026. Authored by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, the book features personal notes kept by the late pontiff from 1992 to 2024. The publication will be available in five languages across 94 countries. It aims to provide insight into the inner life and reflections of Pope Francis during his years in the Vatican and throughout his papacy. The work was presented at the Frankfurt Book Fair.

   Why it matters

   The release comes more than a year after the death of Pope Francis. It marks the first time these personal reflections from before and during his papacy are being made public. The project is led by the head of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.

   What is confirmed

   • The Vatican will release a book titled "The Private Diary of Pope Francis" on November 24.
   • Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, authored the book.
   • The book contains notes kept by Pope Francis between 1992 and 2024.
   • The publication will be issued in five languages across 94 countries.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The publication of the diary has caused unease and raised questions within the Vatican.
   • The diary entries specifically begin on December 20, 1992, and end on August 18, 2024.

   What to watch next

   • The official release of the book on November 24, 2026.
   • Public reaction to the specific reflections on the Vatican years.
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