According to the prophecy of "the last Pope," taken from St. Malachy's "Prophecy of the Popes," the Pope who follows Pope Benedict XVI will be the false prophet who leads the world's religious communities into embracing the political leader known as the Antichrist. Learn how the…
According to the prophecy of "the last Pope," taken from St. Malachy's "Prophecy of the Popes," the Pope who follows Pope Benedict XVI will be the false prophet who leads the world's religious communities into embracing the political leader known as the Antichrist. Learn how the…
This pocket edition of Richard McBrien's acclaimed Lives of the Popes is a practical quick reference tool for scholars, students, and anyone needing just a few concise facts about all the popes, from St. Peter to Benedict XVI.
A portrait of Peter Morrone, who was transformed from a humble monk to Pope Celestine V, only to mysteriously abdicate the chair a half year later.
Documents the story of Pope Celestine V, evaluating the views of his supporters and detractors while tracing his progression to the papacy and his decision to abdicate months later, discussing his choice's impact on the Catholic Church.
On November 23, 1958, Cardinal Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli, the son of peasant Italian farmers, became Pope John XXIII. Widely expected to be a transitional pope, John surprised the Church hierarchy and the world by convoking an ambitious ecumenical council, the first such council …
"Benedict XV (1914-22) is the least known of the twentieth-century Popes, yet one of the most important. Throughout the First World War, he sought both to prevent the spread of hostilities and to encourage the peace initiatives of other powers. During his pontificate he pursued …