{"product_id":"between-altars-and-alliances-paperback","title":"Between Altars and Alliances - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDimitri Tsakas\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBetween Altars and Alliances: The Diplomatic Formation and Legacy of Pope Francis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBy Dimitri Tsakas, PhD\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow did a Jesuit from Latin America become one of the most diplomatically active and controversial popes of modern times?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis groundbreaking work examines the international legacy of Pope Francis by tracing the spiritual, intellectual, and political formation that shaped his global vision. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrawing on Jesuit spirituality, Latin American theology, and the unfinished promises of the Second Vatican Council, Dr Dimitri Tsakas offers a compelling portrait of a pontiff who blurred the boundaries between faith and foreign policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom quiet talks in Cuba to delicate moments with Orthodox Russia, from cautious steps toward China to uneasy exchanges with the United States, Francis' diplomacy was never just about strategy - it was a tapestry woven from faith, politics, and the stirrings of a deeply personal mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a foreword by Professor Ian Hall, a leading scholar of international relations, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBetween Altars and Alliances\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e explores how Francis' formation influenced his papal statecraft - and how his legacy now shapes the future of Vatican diplomacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA captivating journey for those drawn to the crossroads of faith and power - where Catholic tradition meets global politics, and the quiet corridors of the Vatican echo with the currents of international affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential reading for anyone interested in global politics, Catholicism, and the international strategies that shape Vatican diplomacy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.61 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 25, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47355706900729,"sku":"9781764148603","price":32.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/SL64Ls4exj9781764148603.webp?v=1769854454","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/between-altars-and-alliances-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}