Pope John XXIII Comes To The Vatican

by Francis X. Murphy

Book Overview

Pope John XXIII Comes To The Vatican is a book written by Francis X. Murphy that chronicles the life and papacy of Pope John XXIII. The book begins with a brief overview of John XXIII's early life and his rise through the ranks of the Catholic Church. It then goes on to detail his election as Pope in 1958 and the many challenges he faced during his papacy, including the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Cold War, and the Second Vatican Council.Throughout...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104844303
• ISBN13: 9781104844301
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"