Pope Benedict XVI |
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| Author:
| Sheen, Barbara |
| Series title: | People in the News Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4205-0093-6 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2008 |
| Publisher: | Cengage Gale
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| Imprint: | Lucent Books |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $49.50 |
Book Description:
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Pope Benedict XVI served as leader of the Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013. Before assuming leadership positions in the church, Pope Benedict had a long academic career as a theologian. When he resigned from the papacy, citing advanced age, he became the first pope to do so without external pressure since 1294. This compelling book offers a complete biography of Pope Benedict XVI. Chapters include a discussion of his relationship with the church and family,...
More DescriptionPope Benedict XVI served as leader of the Catholic Church from 2005 to 2013. Before assuming leadership positions in the church, Pope Benedict had a long academic career as a theologian. When he resigned from the papacy, citing advanced age, he became the first pope to do so without external pressure since 1294. This compelling book offers a complete biography of Pope Benedict XVI. Chapters include a discussion of his relationship with the church and family, and his history as a priest and scholar.