The Life of Pope Leo XIII

By Bernard O'Reilly and Right Rev. Bernard O'Reilly

Book Overview

The ""Life of Leo XIII"" by Bernard O'Reilly is a comprehensive biography of the 19th-century Pope Leo XIII. The book details Leo's life from his birth in 1810 to his death in 1903, covering his childhood, education, and rise through the ranks of the Catholic Church. O'Reilly explores Leo's numerous achievements during his papacy, including his efforts to modernize the Church, his emphasis on social justice and the rights of workers, and his promotion of Catholic education. The book also delves into Leo's relationships with other world leaders, including his attempts to improve relations between the Catholic Church and the Protestant world. O'Reilly's writing is engaging and informative, providing a thorough and insightful look at one of the most influential popes in history. Overall, ""Life of Leo XIII"" is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church and the impact of one of its most important leaders.From An Authentic Memoir Furnished By His Order Written With The Encouragement, Approbation And Blessing Of His Holiness The Pope.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162986670
• ISBN13: 9781162986678
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 616 Pages
• Weight: 1.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"