Pope Francis books in order
266th pope of the Catholic Church from 2013 to 2025
- Lived
- 1936–2025
- Country
- Argentina
- Books
- 43
Pope Francis published 22 novels, 1 novella, 13 non-fiction books and 7 other books, beginning with Sobre El Cielo Y La Tierra (2010). The best-known is Let Us Dream (2020).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Pope Francis
Start here
Let Us Dream
Pope Francis's most-read book.
Standalone novels in order
Sobre El Cielo Y La Tierra (2010)
Lumen Fidei (Jul 2013)
Fidelis Dispensator Et Prudens (Feb 2014)
Mitis Iudex Dominus Iesus (Aug 2015)
Vultum Dei Quaerere (Jul 2016)
Maiorem Hac Dilectionem (Jul 2017)
Magnum Principium (Sep 2017)
Veritatis Gaudium (Jan 2018)
Gaudete Et Exsultate (Apr 2018)
Episcopalis Communio (Sep 2018)
Christus Vivit (Apr 2019)
Vos Estis Lux Mundi (May 2019)
Let Us Dream (2020)
Querida Amazonia (Feb 2020)
Fratelli Tutti (Oct 2020)
Pascite Gregem Dei (Jun 2021)
Ad Charisma Tuendum (Jul 2022)
Laudate Deum (Oct 2023)
C’est La Confiance (Oct 2023)
Spes Non Confundit (May 2024)
Dilexit Nos (Oct 2024)
Dilexi Te (Oct 2025)
Novellas in order
Misericordiae Vultus (Apr 2015)
Non-fiction in order
A Big Heart Open to God (2013)
On Heaven and Earth (2013)
Only Love Can Save Us (2013)
The Name of God Is Mercy (2013)
Evangelii Gaudium (Nov 2013)
God Is Young (2014)
The Blessing of Family (2015)
Laudato Si' (Jun 2015)
Dear Pope Francis (2016)
Amoris Laetitia (Apr 2016)
Happiness in This Life (2017)
A Future of Faith (2018)
Rejoice and Be Glad (2018)
Other books in order
Pope Francis in His Own Words (2013)
Pope Francis (2014)
The Church of Mercy (2014)
Mother Mary (2017)
Youcat Bible (2017)
Gift of Joy and Hope (2022)
Hope (2025)
About Pope Francis
Pope Francis was the head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of Vatican City from 13 March 2013 until his death in 2025. He was the first Jesuit pope, the first Latin American, and the first pope born or raised outside Europe since the 8th-century Syrian pope Gregory III.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Pope Francis FAQ
- How many books has Pope Francis written?
- Pope Francis published 22 novels, 1 novella, 13 non-fiction books and 7 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Pope Francis's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Let Us Dream.
- What is Pope Francis's last book?
- Dilexi Te (2025).
- What is Pope Francis's most famous book?
- Let Us Dream (2020) is Pope Francis's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.