{"product_id":"praying-with-the-popes","title":"Praying with the Popes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shortdescription text-secondary-700\"\u003eWords of Hope and Peace from Leo XIII to Leo XIV\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt once a spiritual, theological, and doctrinal introduction to Catholic social teaching,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003ePraying with the Popes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealso serves as a practical guide for living it out in our world today. When Robert Francis Prevost, the first American pope, was elected to the papacy in May 2025 and took the name Leo XIV, many recognized in his choice a clear alignment with the legacy of Leo XIII, the final pope of the nineteenth century. The twelve popes from Leo XIII to Leo XIV guided the Church through tremendous economic, political, and social upheaval. In doing so, they consistently encouraged the faithful to engage more deeply with the Church’s social teachings—teachings that equip believers to live out Christ’s commandment to love as he loves and to help bring about God’s kingdom of peace on earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter begins with a short profile of the featured pope, followed by six brief excerpts from his writings. Quotes are paired with prompts for personal reflection, prayer, and sometimes concrete actions that embody the message of justice and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe popes featured in this book served the Church from 1878 to 2025:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeo XIII\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePius X\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenedict XV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePius XI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePius XII\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn XXIII\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaul VI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn Paul I\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJohn Paul II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBenedict XVI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrancis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeo XIV\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ave Maria Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42684693512297,"sku":"1646804457","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0408\/9389\/files\/9781646804450_rev_1.jpg?v=1763153522","url":"https:\/\/www.stcloudbookshop.com\/products\/praying-with-the-popes","provider":"St. Cloud Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}