Pope Francis' autobiography is being released Tuesday. In it, an introspective pope divulges some of the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the secret 2013 conclave that elected him pope and the resistance he has encountered ever since.

The book, which was six years in the making, vividly recreates Francis’ childhood in Buenos Aires but offers few new insights into his papacy.

While some Jewish leaders condemned the pope’s recent remarks on Israel, others believe that Catholic-Jewish relations can survive the current tension.

Pope Francis was born in 1936, and grew up in Buenos Aires, in the barrio of Flores, a simple neighbourhood. After spells working in a sock factory, Francis became a Jesuit novice in 1958; he was ordained in 1969,

I have arrived this far, taken these actions, removed these people, now it’s your turn,” said Benedict XVI, when handing the box over to the current Pope, Francis.

In this new, deeply personal autobiography, published January 15, Pope Francis does not reveal new information but instead retraces the encounters that shaped his early years and his family's history.

One of Francis’ lasting reforms will be his reshaping of the papacy to embrace simplicity and humility. In his new autobiography, “Hope,” he shows remarkable openness about his own failings.

Pope Francis reveals his "mischievous" youth in an autobiography published Tuesday, in a book that also touches on his childhood, immigration and ordering pizza.

The pontiff’s memoir, Hope, offers a fascinating snapshot of his humble origins in Argentina. Just ignore the strange misattributions

In Pope Francis' autobiography Hope he reiterates themes of his papacy like hatred of war and unchecked capitalism, and a desire for the Catholic Church to be seen as a field hospital, not a fortress.

Pope Francis has released is autobiography "Hope". The book shares anecdotes from his life alongside his thoughts on the most trying issues of the era. View on euronews

Pope Francis` new autobiography, `Hope,` reveals personal sacrifices, including missing pizza and TV, since becoming Pope. He reflects on his youth, faith, and migrant experiences.