David Birch was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and is a graduate of Washington University. He works as a freelance writer and editor. He currently resides in San Francisco, California.

"Collected here are some of the words that have made Pope Francis so beloved that he was even named Time magazine's "Person of the Year" in 2013. Gathered from his speeches, homilies, sermons, and more, the quotations in this book will inspire any reader to become a more thoughtful, humble, and just person. The Wisdom of Pope Francis will appeal to anyone seeking the wisdom of a spiritual leader"--