Description:
Given that Pope Francis is a popular global religious leader, and in the light of the lessons drawn from the nature, meaning, and functions of Israel's prophets, this tripartite work historically, pastorally, and theologically examines whether, and how Francis' teaching, visits, outreach to the poor, preaching, and recent biblically based writings (Lumen Fidei, Evangelii Gaudium, Amoris Laetitia, Laudato Si', Gaudete et Exsultate, Letters, and Messages) have had any prophetic effects or impact on contemporary society.
Brief description: Fr. Michael Ufok Udoekpo is a Nigerian born American and a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Ikot Ekpene, Nigeria. He previously served as an Associate Professor at Scriptures at Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology, Milwaukee (2010-2019), the Catholic Institute of West Africa (CIWA), and St. Joseph Major Seminary, Ikot Ekpene. He currently serves as the founding professor of biblical studies/theology, in the Department of Theology and Ecclesiastical Faculty of Theology of Veritas University Abuja, where he had also served as a two term - Dean of the Faculty of Humanities. He is widely published in books, and in reputable peer reviewed journals, and belongs to various professional Associations, including, CBA, SBL, CABAN, PACE and CATS.