Keeper of the Keys : John, Paul, and John Paul II - Three Who Changed the Church

Wynn, Wilton

ISBN 10: 039455762X / ISBN 13: 9780394557625

Published by Random House Publishing Group, 1988

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Keeper of the Keys : John, Paul, and John Paul II - Three Who Changed the Church
• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 039455762X
• ISBN 13: 9780394557625
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st.
• Condition: Good
• Weight: 1.208 pounds

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Synopsis

Offers profiles of Pope John XXIII, Pope Paul VI, and Pope John Paul II and describes how they have handled the problems facing the Catholic Church

Reviews

Former Time magazine Rome bureau chief and a member of the Vatican press corps from 1962 until his recent retirement, Wynn here tells the compelling story of his involvement with "three who changed the church." Data presented on historic and contemporary events illuminate the extremely different characters of three of the most recent pontiffs and their effects on the religious and laity around the world. The author recalls hearty, practical John XXIII, instigator of reforms that symbolized hopes for unity and international peace. When "the people's pope" died in 1963 after only five years as the Vicar of Christ, he left a burden too heavy, according to critics, for gentle, esthetic Paul VI. The 15 years of Paul's papacy were darkened by international crises so grave that he occasionally despaired of fulfilling promises dictated by Vatican II. Yet, notes Wynn, the record proves that Paul, in his quiet way, accomplished more than he generally is credited for. With the election of the Polish pope John Paul II in 1978, hopes for further progress in Vatican policies arose again. The attractive, witty, vigorous pontiff was universally welcomed until he refused to change rules on matters of faith and morals. Equally resented and admired, John Paul II, concludes the author, stands like the Rock, St. Peter, on whom the church was built.
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Wynn, long-time Rome bureau chief for Time and dean of the Vatican press corps, offers a journalist's view of the most recent popes. Under several headingsincluding decision-making, public relations, finances, and diplomacyWynn deftly compares the styles of these three popes. He also treats objectively both the history of Papal anti-Semitismas a prelude to discussing the changed attitude toward the Jewsand the Vatican Bank scandal, providing information not available at the time. An excellent, unbiased study of the contemporary Papacy and its impact on the world community, offering personal glimpses as well as critical insight; highly recommended for general collections. Augustine J. Curley, Newark Abbey, N.J.
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