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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.
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.
Anthony Scaramucci as insightful reading about recent popes and the church's internal conflicts.
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86. The Politics Behind the American Pope
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David Bianculli at the end of the podcast as a book about the last seven popes and the Catholic Church.
David Bianculli at the end of the podcast as a book about the last seven popes and the Catholic Church.
Andrew Scott Doesn't See Ripley As A Monster
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Cy Kellett during a discussion of an interview with the author on National Public Radio.
Cy Kellett during a discussion of an interview with the author on National Public Radio.
#12086 What Did the Most Recent Popes Actually Do? And More Topics - Christopher Check
