The Conclave : A Secret (And Sometimes Bloody) History of Papal Elections - Softcover

Walsh, Michael

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9781853114977: The Conclave : A Secret (And Sometimes Bloody) History of Papal Elections
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ISBN 10: 1853114979 ISBN 13: 9781853114977
Publisher: Scm Press, 2003

Synopsis

The vendettas, bribery, ecclesiastical feuds, political intrigue and bloodshed that are part of the story of how popes have been chosen down the centuries make for a colourful account of the Conclave, the gathering of cardinals that follow the death of a pope to elect his successor. Given the influence at stake, it is perhaps little wonder that the process by which popes are chosen has such an eventful and dramatic history. Amid the power struggles, there emerges a serious picture of the way that both the papacy and Vatican politics have developed, and how a pattern of chossing often surprised candidates for the job can be detected. What will influence the choice of the next Conclave

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About the Author

Michael Walsh is a prominent Catholic author and writer. A columnist on "The Tablet", he is also Librarian of Heythrop College, London. He is the author of numerous books including "The Dictionary of Christian Biography" (Continuum) and "Voice of the Voiceless" by Oscar Romero (translator) (Orbis).

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Publisher
Scm Press
Publication date
2003
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1853114979
ISBN 13 
9781853114977
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
192
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