Saints and Sinners: A History of the Popes
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This study encompasses the extraordinary history of the papacy, from its beginnings nearly 2000 years ago, to the reign of Pope John Paul II. In this edition, Eamon Duffy has revised and updated the final chapter on 20th-century popes and added a supplement on how the next pope will be elected.
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