McCarten, Anthony

The Two Popes: Francis, Benedict, and the Decision That Shook the World

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ISBN 13:
9781250207920
author:
McCarten, Anthony
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Flatiron Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
21 x 13.7 centimetres
Genre:
Biography, Religious, Religion,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£14.47

Description

The Two Popes: Francis, Benedict, and the Decision That Shook the World by Anthony McCarten The story behind the screenplay of the major motion picture The Two Popes, this book tells the fascinating and revealing tale of an unprecedented transfer of power and the two men who lived in the Vatican. In February 2013, Pope Benedict XVI made a startling announcement: he would resign, making him the first pope to willingly vacate his office in over 700 years. The College of Cardinals then rushed to Rome to pick his successor, choosing Francis, a man from a different world with a common touch. The book masterfully weaves the stories of Benedict and Francis, from their formative experiences in war-torn Germany and Argentina to the intrigue and comedy of life in the Vatican. It also explores the darker details of the Church, including the sexual abuse scandal that continues to rock the institution. Through Anthony McCarten's narrative, the reader gains insight into the lives of these two men and the decisions that shaped the world of the Catholic Church. With a gripping narrative, this book provides a unique perspective on one of the world's most opaque but significant institutions.

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