XVI, Pope Benedict

Last Testament

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ISBN 13:
9781472944627
author:
XVI, Pope Benedict
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Bloomsbury Continuum
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
19.56 x 12.7 x 2.03 centimetres
Genre:
Biography, Religious, Religion,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£11.41

Description

The Last Testament in His Own Words by Pope Benedict XVI and Peter Seewald is a candid autobiography that sheds light on the life and reign of the first Pope to resign in over 700 years. In this book, Pope Benedict shares his thoughts on corruption within the Vatican, clerical sex scandals, and the challenge of reforming the Papacy. He discusses controversies such as the "Vatileaks" case, the presence of a "gay lobby" within the Vatican, and his attempts to address clerical sexual abuse. On a personal level, he writes warmly about his successor Pope Francis, who he admits has a popular touch that Benedict himself lacked. This book provides a unique insight into the inner workings of the Catholic Church and the challenges faced by its leaders. By sharing his experiences and reflections, Pope Benedict offers a rare glimpse into the life of a man who has been at the forefront of the Catholic Church for many years.

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