Between Altars and Alliances

Dimitri Tsakas

ISBN 10: 1764148606 / ISBN 13: 9781764148603

Published by Blakrok Insight Jun 2025, 2025

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Neuware - Between Altars and Alliances: The Diplomatic Formation and Legacy of Pope FrancisBy Dimitri Tsakas, PhDHow did a Jesuit from Latin America become one of the most diplomatically active and controversial popes of modern times This groundbreaking work examines the international legacy of Pope Francis by tracing the spiritual, intellectual, and political formation that shaped his global vision. Drawing 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.From 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.With a foreword by Professor Ian Hall, a leading scholar of international relations, Between Altars and Alliances explores how Francis' formation influenced his papal statecraft - and how his legacy now shapes the future of Vatican diplomacy.A 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.Essential reading for anyone interested in global politics, Catholicism, and the international strategies that shape Vatican diplomacy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Between Altars and Alliances
• Publisher: Blakrok Insight Jun 2025
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1764148606
• ISBN 13: 9781764148603
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 15D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 15 millimeters depth
• Weight: 367 grams

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How did a Jesuit from Argentina become one of the most influential global voices of the 21st century?

Between Altars and Alliances explores the international diplomatic legacy of Pope Francis—a pontificate shaped by spiritual depth, political paradox, and global urgency. As the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, Francis brought to the Vatican a unique blend of pastoral realism and geopolitical awareness, challenging traditional models of papal diplomacy.

In this thought-provoking work, drawn from his original PhD in International Relations, Dr Dimitri Tsakas explores how Pope Francis’ identity and formation—as a Jesuit, a Latin American, and a thinker shaped by broad intellectual and cultural influences—gave rise to a distinctive approach to international engagement. With clarity and insight, this book traces how that background shaped Pope Francis’ evolving relationships with major global powers—including the United States, Russia, and China.

At once spiritual and political, this book shows how Pope Francis redefined the Catholic Church’s role in global affairs—reshaping its diplomatic engagement in an era marked by rising authoritarianism and shifting global power.

Essential reading for students of international relations, papal diplomacy, Church history, and all who seek to understand the forces shaping the relationship between religion and global politics.