The September Pope

Author : Stefania Falasca
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1681929376

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The September Pope by Stefania Falasca Pdf

The sudden and unexpected death of John Paul I in the papal apartments on the evening of September 28, 1978 -- after a pontificate of a little more than a month -- has given rise over the decades to myriad suspicions, assumptions, and conspiracy theories. After so many unsubstantiated claims and unconfirmed rumors, we now know what happened in the last hours of the life of "the smiling pope." Finally, here is an accurate account, backed by in-depth research and previously unpublished documentation, revealed by Stefania Falasca, the vice-postulator for John Paul I's cause of canonization, in The September Pope: The Final Days of John Paul I. This compelling story -- completely anchored in the facts, including medical reports, first-person testimonies, and archival investigations -- is clear and accessible, and exposes the truth about the seemingly inexhaustible rumors that sprang up around this supposed Vatican secret.

Author : Stefania Falasca Foreword by Cardinal Pietro Parolin
Publisher : Our Sunday Visitor
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-07
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781681929385

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The September Pope by Stefania Falasca Foreword by Cardinal Pietro Parolin Pdf

The sudden and unexpected death of John Paul I in the papal apartments on the evening of September 28, 1978 — after a pontificate of a little more than a month — has given rise over the decades to myriad suspicions, assumptions, and conspiracy theories. After so many unsubstantiated claims and unconfirmed rumors, we now know what happened in the last hours of the life of “the smiling pope.” Finally, here is an accurate account, backed by in-depth research and previously unpublished documentation, revealed by Stefania Falasca, the vice-postulator for John Paul I’s cause of canonization, in The September Pope: The Final Days of John Paul I. This compelling story — completely anchored in the facts, including medical reports, first-person testimonies, and archival investigations — is clear and accessible, and exposes the truth about the seemingly inexhaustible rumors that sprang up around this supposed Vatican secret.

Author : Paul Vallely
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781472903723

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Pope Francis by Paul Vallely Pdf

From his first appearance on a Vatican balcony Pope Francis proved himself a Pope of Surprises. With a series of potent gestures, history's first Jesuit pope declared a mission to restore authenticity and integrity to a Catholic Church bedevilled by sex abuse and secrecy, intrigue and in-fighting, ambition and arrogance. He declared it should be 'a poor Church, for the poor'. But there is a hidden past to this modest man with the winning smile. Jorge Mario Bergoglio was previously a bitterly divisive figure. His decade as leader of Argentina's Jesuits left the religious order deeply split. And his behaviour during Argentina's Dirty War, when military death squads snatched innocent people from the streets, raised serious questions – on which this book casts new light. Yet something dramatic then happened to Jorge Mario Bergoglio. He underwent an extraordinary transformation. After a time of exile he re-emerged having turned from a conservative authoritarian into a humble friend of the poor – and became Bishop of the Slums, making enemies among Argentina's political classes in the process. For Pope Francis – Untying the Knots, Paul Vallely travelled to Argentina and Rome to meet Bergoglio's intimates over the last four decades. His book charts a remarkable journey. It reveals what changed the man who was to become Pope Francis – from a reactionary into the revolutionary who is unnerving Rome's clerical careerists with the extent of his behind-the-scenes changes. In this perceptive portrait Paul Vallely offers both new evidence and penetrating insights into the kind of pope Francis could become.

Author : David Yallop
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-08-23
Category : True Crime
ISBN : 9781472105158

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In God's Name by David Yallop Pdf

Only thirty-three days after his election, Pope John Paul I,Albino Luciani, died in strange circumstances. Almost immediately rumours of a cover-up began to circulate around the Vatican. In his researches David Yallop uncovered an extraordinary story: behind the Pope's death lay a dark and complex web of corruption within the Church that involved the Freemasons, Opus Dei and the Mafia and the murder of the 'Pope's Banker' Roberto Calvi. When first published in 1984 In God's Name was denounced by the Vatican yet became an award-winning international bestseller. In this new edition, Yallop brings the story up to date and reveals new evidence that has been long buried concerning the truth behind the Vatican cover-up. This is a classic work of investigative writing whose revelations will continue to reverberate around the world.

Author : Pope John Paul I
Publisher : Gracewing Publishing
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Christianity
ISBN : 0852445490

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Illustrissimi by Pope John Paul I Pdf

For 33 days in 1975 the infectious smile of John Paul I lit up the world. Illustrissimi is a collection of droll letters he wrote for a newspaper before his election. Adressed to famous characters in history and literature, his pointed comments sparkle with humour and wisdom. Whether he is discussing the pangs of adolescnece with Pinocchio, pornography with Sir Walter Scott, capitalism with Marconi or miniskirsts with the Empress Maria Theresa, he manages to be both edifying and amusing. Illustrissimi is one of the few available clues to the personality of a POpe whose brief ministry chgarmed millions of people.

Author : Slawomir Oder,Saverio Gaeta
Publisher : Rizzoli Publications
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2010-10-19
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780847835560

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Why He Is a Saint by Slawomir Oder,Saverio Gaeta Pdf

Available in English for the first time, this engaging and enlightening biography of John Paul II argues the case that the late pope’s life and deeds make him a worthy saint. A number-one best seller in Italy, Why He Is a Saint is an account of the late pope’s life, highlighting his deep Christian faith, his dedication to the Church, and his role in bringing down communism. This book delves deeply into Pope John Paul’s spiritual essence, through the unprecedented light of the investigation into whether he merits sainthood. Why He Is a Saint reveals the pope’s life through vivid, intimate anecdotes. Among the book’s startling revelations are his thoughts of retirement as his health declined, and the fact that he practiced the ancient ritual of daily self-flagellation. The book includes both unpublished as well as public correspondence, such as the “open letter” of forgiveness to Ali Agka, his attempted assassin. It also examines the pope’s severe acts of penitence and documents his miracles. This impassioned plea in favor of canonizing the pope as a saint has proven to be of profound interest to Catholics worldwide, as well as to anyone interested in faith and spirituality.

Author : Karyn Fry
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2011-02-09
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780557498932

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September's Pope by Karyn Fry Pdf

Pope Francis has captured the hearts of people the word-over with his gentle voice, friendly smile and humble manner. But there was another pope in 1978 who did the same, Albino Luciani, Pope John Paul I. Luciani served as pontiff for only 33 days in 1978, but he filled the world with hope in those few days and this novel takes the reader into the conclave that elected him and through the Vatican politics that he had to deal with while trying to renew the spirit of the Catholic church. Filled with quotes from the Pope's actual speeches and based on extensive research into the workings of the 1978 Vatican, this novel gives the reader an inside look at one of the world's oldest institutions and a portrait of a fascinating human being.

Author : George Weigel
Publisher : Zondervan
Page : 1228 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780061758645

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Witness to Hope by George Weigel Pdf

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER "A remarkable book. Weigel's biography is likely to remain the standard one-volume reference on John Paul II for many years to come." — Pittsburg Post-Gazette ?“Fascinating. . . sheds light on the history of the twentieth century for everyone.” —New York Times Book Review The definitive biography of Pope John Paul II that explores how influential he was on the world stage and in some of the most historic events of the twentieth century that can still be felt today Witness to Hope is the authoritative biography of one of the singular figures—some might argue the singular figure—of our time. With unprecedented cooperation from John Paul II and the people who knew and worked with him throughout his life, George Weigel offers a groundbreaking portrait of the Pope as a man, a thinker, and a leader whose religious convictions defined a new approach to world politics—and changed the course of history. As even his critics concede, John Paul II occupied a unique place on the world stage and put down intellectual markers that no one could ignore or avoid as humanity entered a new millennium fraught with possibility and danger. The Pope was a man of prodigious energy who played a crucial, yet insufficiently explored, role in some of the most momentous events of our time, including the collapse of European communism, the quest for peace in the Middle East, and the democratic transformation of Latin America. With an updated preface, this edition of Witness to Hope explains how this “man from a far country” did all of that, and much more—and what both his accomplishments and the unfinished business of his pontificate mean for the future of the Church and the world.

Author : David I. Kertzer
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2022-11-03
Category : History
ISBN : 9780192890801

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The Pope at War by David I. Kertzer Pdf

Filled with discoveries, this is the dramatic story of Pope Pius XII's struggle to respond to the Second World War, the Holocaust, and the Nazi domination of Europe. The Pope at War is the third in a trilogy of books about the papacy's response to the rise of Fascism and Nazism. It tells the dramatic story of Pope Pius XII's struggle to respond to the Second World War, the Holocaust, and the ongoing Nazi attempts to exterminate the Jews of Europe. It is the first book dealing with the war to make extensive use of the newly opened Vatican archives for the war years. It is based, as well, on thousands of documents from the Italian, German, French, British, and American archives. Among the many new discoveries brought to light is the discovery that within weeks of becoming pope in 1939, Pius XII entered into secret negotiations with Hitler through Hitler's emissary, a Nazi Prince who was married to the daughter of the King of Italy and who was very close to Hitler. The negotiations were kept so secret that not even the German ambassador to the Holy See was informed of them. The book also offers new insight into the thinking behind Pius XII's decision to maintain good relations with the German government during the war, including keeping the Germans happy while they occupied Rome in 1943-1944. And throughout, David I. Kertzer shows the active role of the Italian Church hierarchy in promoting the Axis war while the pope, who as bishop of Rome was responsible for the Italian hierarchy, offered his silent blessings and cast his public speeches in such a way that both sides could claim support for their cause.

Author : Paul Spackman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Popes
ISBN : 0852441878

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God's Candidate by Paul Spackman Pdf

Few episodes in the history of the papacy have caused as much sensational commentary and wild speculation as the sudden death of Pope John Paul I after a pontificate of only 33 days. Here is a thorough account of the extraordinary life of Albino Luciani (1912-1978), which lays to rest many popular misconceptions and a great deal of false information.

Author : The Poynter Institute
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2013-02-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781449413316

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Pope John Paul II by The Poynter Institute Pdf

Pope John Paul II was one of the most significant world figures in the 20th century and one of the most famous popes in the history of the Catholic church. His unprecedented willingness to travel the world and his media savvy allowed him to reach over 1 billion Catholic parishioners in over 100 countries during his long tenure as pope. He drew huge crowds of devoted followers wherever he went, and no doubt many of them will seek to remember him long after his reign has ended. The Poynter Institute has put together a full-color collection of front page newspaper stories from the day of Pope John Paul II's death in order to chronicle the historic event. The book includes approximately 150 reproductions of front pages from newspapers in all 50 U.S. states as well as major newspapers from around the world. The covers are presented without commentary, in order to allow the reader to appreciate the event in his or her own way.

Author : Pope John Paul I
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UVA:X000036390

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The Message of John Paul I. by Pope John Paul I Pdf

Pope John Paul I was Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church for only 34 days, but this was time enough in God's Providence for him to convey his message. He was not to be a Pope of compromise. No, his program was to continue the work of his two predecessors whose names he chose for his own. This small volume contains a brief profile of his life and his 27 addresses as Pope. They are but a glimpse into the message of Pope John Paul I. To read his own words is to learn the secret behind the Pope who in such a short time won the world with his smile.

Author : Jonathan Kwitny
Publisher : Henry Holt and Company
Page : 768 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1997-09-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0805026886

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Man of the Century by Jonathan Kwitny Pdf

Publishers Weekly Book of the Year Booklist Editor's Choice, 1997

Author : Michael J. O'Loughlin
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-08
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780062435002

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The Tweetable Pope by Michael J. O'Loughlin Pdf

Boston Globe journalist and Catholic commentator Michael O’Loughlin opens a wonderful window into the heart and revolutionary mission of Pope Francis by examining his extensive and revelatory use of social media—published to coincide with the pontiff’s visit to the United States in September 2015. Michael O’Loughlin uses Pope Francis’s almost daily “tweets” to his 21 million followers to explain why this pope has captured the world’s imagination and to explore his strategy and vision for the Catholic Church. Grouped by the Pope’s most pressing concerns—forgiveness, mercy, injustice, poverty, war, joy, the environment, and more—The Tweetable Pope uses Francis’ pithy 140-character (or fewer) missives as a prism to view the biographical, historical, and spiritual context of his messages and how each is part of a larger vision. O’Loughlin contends that these seemingly simple communications provide a direct line to the Pope’s heart, illuminating a peaceful, loving, and courageous visionary committed to restoring the church to the original Christian tenets of its founder, Jesus Christ—love, mercy, grace, and compassion—and reshaping it as a force for change to help the most needy. A thoughtful and enlightening examination of how the pope is using this exciting and fascinating new medium to communicate directly to his flock, The Tweetable Pope is an inspiring and moving testimony of how we, too, can be more centered on what matters most to God.

Author : Sandra Sims
Publisher : Mississauga, Ont. : Fenn Publishing Company
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Papal visits
ISBN : OCLC:13888817

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Canada Welcomes Pope John Paul II by Sandra Sims Pdf