{"product_id":"before-margaret-met-the-pope-a-conclave-story-paperback","title":"Before Margaret Met the Pope: A Conclave Story - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJon M. Sweeney\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRoy DeLeon\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Before Margaret met the Pope, she lived on the streets of Rome. She was a small cat in one of the busiest, most crowded, cities in all Europe. Rome is the capital of Italy. Rome surrounds Vatican City, the world's tiniest country, and home to the Pope, the Curia, and the Swiss Guard.\" So begins this fifth adventure in the lives of Margaret and the Pope. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA prequel, this episode tells of the conclave that elected the Pope who would one day meet Margaret on the Via della Conciliazone. It turns out, Margaret was somehow there, watching, in the Sistine Chapel as the votes were cast. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren and adults alike will delight in this behind-the-scenes story about love and the Church, learning not only about what popes do, but this time, how popes are chosen. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJon M. Sweeney\u003c\/b\u003e's popular history, \u003ci\u003eThe Pope Who Quit\u003c\/i\u003e, was optioned by HBO. In addition to \u003ci\u003eThe Pope's Cat\u003c\/i\u003e series for children, he's the author or translator of many other books \u003ci\u003eincluding The Complete Francis of Assisi\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFrancis of Assisi in His Own Words: The Essential Writings\u003c\/i\u003e, often used in classes, book groups, and for individual study by people around the world wanting to know more about St. Francis of Assisi. Jon lives in Milwaukee with his wife, daughters, and cats. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoy DeLeon\u003c\/b\u003e is an Oblate of St. Benedict, a spiritual director, a workshop facilitator focused on creative praying, an Urban Sketcher, and a professional illustrator. In addition to illustrating \u003ci\u003eThe Pope's Cat\u003c\/i\u003e series, he is also the author of \u003ci\u003ePraying With the Body: Bringing the Psalms to Life\u003c\/i\u003e. He lives in Bothell, Washington, with his wife, Annie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 64\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.14 x 8.56 x 5.66 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 30, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51768686674208,"sku":"9781640605022","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7ca97e3cdf3be7f17659806fd841c194.webp?v=1780335246","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/before-margaret-met-the-pope-a-conclave-story-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}