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Synopsis
This compelling book by award-winning author Greg Tobin uncovers the mysteries of papal elections. Selecting the Pope examines each rule of the papal election, an incredibly secretive process which still has huge significance in our modern times, and explores the rich history behind the conclave and the key issues that will shape the future of the Catholic Church. Selecting the Pope answers all the questions that you may have about the election of the next pope, including why the election always concludes with the rising of white smoke; Pope John Paul's startling changes to the centuries-old election process; how the electors should behave and dress during the conclave; and who are the most probable successors to John Paul II. Presenting one of the most fascinating stories ever told about the Roman Catholic Church, from St Peter to John Paul II, this is an indispensable book for anyone keen to understand the intricate process behind the election of the world's most influential religious leader.
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About the Author
Greg Tobin is a scholar and writer at the Immaculate Conception Seminary School of Theology of Seton Hall University, USA. A former editor and book publishing executive, he has written two novels about the papacy, as well as The Wisdom of St Patrick and Saints and Sinners.
From Publishers Weekly
As Pope John Paul II celebrates his Silver Jubilee this year (making his tenure the third longest in papal history), his apparently failing health has been a concern to many. Speculation abounds about who will succeed him, and when. In Selecting the Pope: Uncovering the Mysteries of Papal Elections, Greg Tobin describes the labyrinthine process of choosing a successor, and even gives some odds for various contenders. The book's second half outlines the complex rules for a papal election and some of the challenges that will face the new pope.
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- PublisherRobson Books
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 1861057121
- ISBN 13 9781861057129
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages200
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