The Pope : Francis, Benedict, and the decision that shook the world /
McCarten, Anthony, 1961-
The Pope : Francis, Benedict, and the decision that shook the world / Anthony McCarten. - First [edition]. - xxi, 233 pages ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-233).
Conclave -- Francis -- Conclave -- The reluctant pope -- The resignation of a pope -- Conclave -- A dirty secret -- Habemus Papam . . . Iterum -- The superstar pope.
Chronicles the events behind the unexpected resignation of Pope Benedict XVI and the election of Pope Francis, tracing the lives of both men and discussing the consequences of having two living popes in residence at the Vatican.
9781250207906 1250207908
2018044744
Benedict XVI, Pope, 1927-
Benedict XVI, Pope, 1927- --Abdication, 2013.
Francis, Pope, 1936-
Catholic Church--History--21st century.
Popes--Abdication.
The Pope : Francis, Benedict, and the decision that shook the world / Anthony McCarten. - First [edition]. - xxi, 233 pages ; 25 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 209-233).
Conclave -- Francis -- Conclave -- The reluctant pope -- The resignation of a pope -- Conclave -- A dirty secret -- Habemus Papam . . . Iterum -- The superstar pope.
Chronicles the events behind the unexpected resignation of Pope Benedict XVI and the election of Pope Francis, tracing the lives of both men and discussing the consequences of having two living popes in residence at the Vatican.
9781250207906 1250207908
2018044744
Benedict XVI, Pope, 1927-
Benedict XVI, Pope, 1927- --Abdication, 2013.
Francis, Pope, 1936-
Catholic Church--History--21st century.
Popes--Abdication.