The election of Pope Francis : an inside account of the conclave that changed history /
O'Connell, Gerard,
The election of Pope Francis : an inside account of the conclave that changed history / Gerard O'Connell. - xxix, 305 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-295) and index.
Introduction -- From the announcement to the resignation of Benedict XVI (February 11-28, 2013) -- The See of Peter is vacant (March 1-11, 2013) -- The conclave (March 12-13, 2013) -- Early signs of a new style of papacy (March 14-19, 2013) -- Conclusion. O'Connell provides a day-to-day account of history in the making: the election in 2013 of Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio. The selection made history in several ways: he is the first Latin American pope, the first Jesuit pope, and the first pope to choose the name Francis. -- adapted from jacket
9781626983199 1626983194
40029230766
2018045596
Francis, Pope, 1936-
Catholic Church--History--21st century.
Popes--Election.
The election of Pope Francis : an inside account of the conclave that changed history / Gerard O'Connell. - xxix, 305 pages ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-295) and index.
Introduction -- From the announcement to the resignation of Benedict XVI (February 11-28, 2013) -- The See of Peter is vacant (March 1-11, 2013) -- The conclave (March 12-13, 2013) -- Early signs of a new style of papacy (March 14-19, 2013) -- Conclusion. O'Connell provides a day-to-day account of history in the making: the election in 2013 of Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio. The selection made history in several ways: he is the first Latin American pope, the first Jesuit pope, and the first pope to choose the name Francis. -- adapted from jacket
9781626983199 1626983194
40029230766
2018045596
Francis, Pope, 1936-
Catholic Church--History--21st century.
Popes--Election.