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Jesus Wept

Seven Popes and the Battle for the Soul of the Catholic Church
Book • 2025
In 'Jesus Wept', Philip Shenon provides a comprehensive and nuanced exploration of the Catholic Church's struggles with modernity, from Vatican II to the present day.

The book delves into pivotal issues such as priestly celibacy, birth control, and the Church's handling of sexual abuse scandals.

Shenon's narrative is based on extensive research across four continents, including numerous interviews and archival materials.

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Anthony Scaramucci
as insightful reading about recent popes and the church's internal conflicts.
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as the author of the new blockbuster book, Jesus Wept.
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at the end of the podcast as a book about the last seven popes and the Catholic Church.
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during a discussion of an interview with the author on National Public Radio.
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