Italian publisher unveils magazine dedicated to Pope Francis – Il Mio Papa

ROME (RNS) Il Mio Papa, a new weekly magazine that will focus entirely on Pope Francis — complete with a weekly centerfold poster of the pontiff — is scheduled to hit Italian newsstands on Wednesday (March 5).

 “Il Mio Papa,” a new weekly news magazine that will focus entirely on Pope Francis -- complete with a centerfold poster of the pontiff -- will hit newsstands in Italy Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Mondadori Editore

Il Mio Papa, a new weekly magazine that will focus entirely on Pope Francis — complete with a centerfold poster of the pontiff — will hit newsstands in Italy on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Mondadori Editore

The magazine, whose name translates to “My Pope,” will go heavy on photography and colorful layouts, according to a news release from publisher Mondadori. It’s the first magazine entirely devoted to just one pontiff.

The magazine will include stories about people and events that inspire the pope; background information on papal remarks; a “saints of the week” column; a collection of international cartoons about the pope; and a list of that week’s television programs dedicated to issues related to faith and Christianity.