Chronicle of the Popes: The Reign-by-Reign Record of the Papacy From St. Peter to the Present (The Chronicles Series)
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Chronicle of the Popes: The Reign-by-Reign Record of the Papacy From St. Peter to the Present (The Chronicles Series)
"A handy reference work stunningly illustrated."―National Catholic Reporter. Updated to include Pope Benedict XVI.
For nearly two thousand years the popes have not only shaped the course of one of the world's great religions but have also played a part―sometimes a dominant part―in the history of Europe. Martyrs, monks, noblemen, Franciscans, Dominicans, hermits, and even unordained laymen have occupied the throne of St. Peter. This book recounts the lives and deeds of all 266 popes, from Peter to Benedict XVI.With timelines, datafiles, quotations, and copious illustrations, Chronicle of the Popes is an essential reference book and a source of discovery and inspiration about one of the richest and most diverse institutions on earth. 317 illustrations, 112 in color
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