--- title: "Pope Francis' diaries to be published this autumn" publication: "MediaBias News" url: "https://mediabias.news/media/pope-francis-diaries-to-be-published-this-autumn" api: "https://mediabias.news/api/v1/stories/pope-francis-diaries-to-be-published-this-autumn" markdown: "https://mediabias.news/media/pope-francis-diaries-to-be-published-this-autumn.md" audio: "https://mediabias.news/api/audio/pope-francis-diaries-to-be-published-this-autumn" category: "Media" published: "2026-10-05T14:45:54.717Z" source_reported: "2026-10-05T14:04:01.497Z" updated: "2026-10-05T15:45:11.975Z" trust_score: 42 critic_score: 61 hype_score: 20 assessment_type: "coverage-and-source-reporting-analysis" fact_check_status: "not-performed" coverage_measured: "2026-10-05T15:45:11.910098+00:00" --- # Pope Francis' diaries to be published this autumn *A collection of journal entries from before and during his papacy will be released in multiple languages.* **Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): - Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Two full reports and 23 digests corroborate the core claims about the diary's publication. - Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. Two full reports provide details on the diary's content, translation, and Pope Francis's life. - Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. The language used is measured and proportionate, with no sensationalism or manufactured urgency. Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology. **The short version** - Journal entries by Pope Francis, spanning from December 1992 to August 2024, will be published as 'The Private Diary of Pope Francis'. - The book is scheduled for release on November 24 in English and four other languages. - The English edition was translated by Sister Bernadette Reis and edited by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández. - Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. Journal entries kept by Pope Francis before and during his papacy will be published this autumn. The book, titled 'The Private Diary of Pope Francis,' is set to be released on November 24 in English and four other languages. Image, an imprint of Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, announced the publication in partnership with Libreria Editrice Vaticana, the Vatican Publishing House. The writings span from December 1992 to August 2024. The English-language edition was translated by Sister Bernadette Reis and edited by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, who heads the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, was the first Latin American pope. He died on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88. ## Coverage ## Omissions None of the right-rated digests mention Pope Francis' death date or the specific span of years covered by the diaries (December 1992 to August 2024). None of the left-rated digests mention Pope Francis' death date or the specific span of years covered by the diaries (December 1992 to August 2024). ## Who covered it Shares of the 26 covering outlets with a published leaning rating: - Left: 23% (6) - Centre: 50% (13) - Right: 27% (7) 8 of 34 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-10-05T15:45:11.910098+00:00. **Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 6 times; 1 check found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-10-05T16:15:55.249Z. ## How the sides framed it ### Left - Six left-rated reports covered the upcoming publication of Pope Francis' diaries. These reports focused on the announcement of the book, its title, and the release date. The digests indicated that the writings span from December 1992 to August 2024 and that the book will be published in English and four other languages on November 24. Some digests also mentioned that the English edition was translated by Sister Bernadette Reis and edited by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández. ### Centre - Twelve centre-rated reports detailed the forthcoming publication of Pope Francis' diaries. These reports highlighted the book's title, 'The Private Diary of Pope Francis,' and its release date of November 24. The digests noted that the writings cover the period from December 1992 to August 2024 and that the book will be available in English and four other languages. The digests also identified Sister Bernadette Reis as the translator and Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández as the editor of the English edition. ### Right - The right‑rated outlets all reported that Pope Francis’s personal journal entries will be issued as a book in November 2026, marking the first public release of his notes. They note publication by the Vatican Publishing House, edited by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, in five languages and across 94 countries. - Washington Times said the book arrives “next month” in autumn. Vatican News gave the 24 November date and confirmed five languages and 94 countries. abc noted the volume is signed by Cardinal Fernández and called it of “extraordinary value”. Globo repeated the date, countries and Penguin Random House imprint. The Straits Times mentioned a 144‑page length. La Razón quoted an editorial praising its importance, and The Manila Times added a New York dateline. - None of the right‑rated digests mention a price, distribution method beyond country count, or any commentary from Pope Francis himself. Only the Straits Times provides the page count; the other outlets give no detail on the book’s physical dimensions or retail format. No outlet reports on potential revenue or fundraising aspects. ## Factuality profile of the covering outlets These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true. - mixed: 3 - high: 10 - unknown: 8 - veryHigh: 13 ## Verification scope This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true. ## Original reporting this was written from - [The Straits Times](https://straitstimes.com/world/pope-francis-private-diary-to-appear-in-november) — Pope Francis private diary to be released in November - [Vida Nueva - Revista y portal de noticias religiosas y de Iglesia](https://vidanuevadigital.com/2026/10/05/cardenal-fernandez-publicara-diario-personal-papa-francisco) — Cardinal Fernández Will Publish ‘The Personal Diary of Pope Francis’ - [Globo](https://oglobo.globo.com/cultura/noticia/2026/10/05/livro-com-anotacoes-pessoais-do-papa-francisco-ao-longo-de-30-anos-sera-lancado-em-novembro.ghtml) — Book with Personal Notes of Pope Francis over 30 Years Will Be Released in November - [COPE | Noticias y radio online](https://cope.es/religion/hoy-en-dia/vaticano/noticias/notas-privadas-papa-francisco-veran-luz-24-noviembre-20261005_3450037.html) — The Private Notes of Pope Francis Will See the Light on November 24 - 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[The Seattle Times](https://seattletimes.com/entertainment/pope-francis-diaries-to-be-published-next-month-revealing-reflections-on-vatican-years) — Pope Francis’ diaries to be published next month, revealing reflections on Vatican years - [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/news/pope-francis-new-york-vatican-donald-trump-english-b3061503.html) — Pope Francis' diaries to be published next month, revealing reflections on Vatican years - [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/news/pope-francis-new-york-vatican-donald-trump-english-b3061503.html) — Pope Francis' diaries to be published next month, revealing reflections on Vatican years - [LancasterOnline](https://lancasteronline.com/entertainment/national/pope-francis-diaries-to-be-published-next-month-revealing-reflections-on-vatican-years/article_948313b4-b807-5712-9316-1eef58f9aaf3.html) — Pope Francis' diaries to be published next month, revealing reflections on Vatican years - [Henry Herald](https://henryherald.com/news/world_nation/pope-francis-diaries-to-be-published-next-month-revealing-reflections-on-vatican-years/article_29280d96-8f4a-54e2-9ba6-8119564a059d.html) — Pope Francis' diaries to be published next month, revealing reflections on Vatican years - 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The book will be released simultaneously in English and four other languages. **What period do the diaries cover?** The journal entries kept by Pope Francis span from December 1992 to August 2024. This period includes years before he became pope and extends to eight months before his death. **Who translated and edited the English edition of the diaries?** The English-language edition of Pope Francis' private reflections was translated by Sister Bernadette Reis. It was edited and annotated by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, who heads the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. --- MediaBias News — https://mediabias.news. Reproduced from https://mediabias.news/media/pope-francis-diaries-to-be-published-this-autumn. Please cite as: MediaBias News, "Pope Francis' diaries to be published this autumn", https://mediabias.news/media/pope-francis-diaries-to-be-published-this-autumn