John Paul II: Reflections from The Tablet

Catherine Pepinster (former editor of The Tablet)

ISBN 10: 0860124045 / ISBN 13: 9780860124047

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, London, 2005

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Here a group of highly intelligent Roman Catholic writers, all regular contributors to The Tablet, provide their own assessment of the Papacy of John Paul II. The Papacy of John Paul II lasted twenty-seven years; the third longest in the history of the Roman Catholic Church. Rowan Williams has said 'He never wavered in the struggle for what was right', but this in itself was a matter of controversy. The Pope, who understood the media and how to make use of it, devoted his life to propounding the Christian Gospel tirelessly as he saw it. At the time of his death, he was the leader of a Church with membership of a billion people. He changed the course of history by his part in toppling the Communist powers of Eastern Europe, but faced with the crisis of sexual scandal in the Roman Catholic Church and the ruthless advance of AIDS in the African continent, some may feel his response was less adequate. Already called Pope John Paul the Great, his influence will continue to be felt for centuries. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR006064442

Bibliographic Details

Title: John Paul II: Reflections from The Tablet

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, United Kingdom, London

Publication Date: 2005

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis:

The Papacy of John Paul II lasted twenty-seven years. The third longest in the history of the Roman Catholic Church. Rowan Williams has said 'He never wavered in the struggle for what was right', but this in itself was a matter of controversy. Here a group of highly intelligent Roman Catholic writers, all regular contributors to The Tablet, provide their own assessment of the Papacy of John Paul II. The Pope, who understood the media and how to make use of it, devoted his life to propounding the Christian Gospel tirelessly as he saw it. At the time of his death, he was the leader of a Church with membership of a billion people. He changed the course of history by his part in toppling the Communist powers of Eastern Europe, but faced with the crisis of sexual scandal in the Roman Catholic Church and the ruthless advance of Aids in the African continent, some may feel his response was less adequate. Already called Pope John Paul the Great, his influence will continue to be felt for centuries.

About the Author:

Catherine Pepinster is the former Editor of The Tablet. She was formerly deputy editor of The Independent on Sunday.