Praise of thirst

Every year, around Lent, the Pope and the Roman Curia gather for a week of spiritual exercises. It is a time for deep reflection on life and the world, the present and the future. To lead this year's reflection, Pope Francis chose a Portuguese, José Tolentino Mendonça, for the first time. These are the texts that guided the reflections led by the Portuguese poet, theologian, and priest with Pope Francis and the cardinals of the Roman Curia, under the theme "In Praise of Thirst". A decisive book that guides the Church's reflections on the world. A document of rare beauty and originality.