Do you wish to understand something of the contemporary Catholic Church? If you do, then this book is for you. It offers a careful overview of the history of th

Do you wish to understand something of the contemporary Catholic Church? If you do, then this book is for you. It offers a careful overview of the history of th

Joseph Ratzinger's report on the debates and struggles that made up each of the four sessions of Vatican II (1962-65), along with theological commentary.

Tracing the history of the papacy from ancient times to the present day, this illuminating study features detailed profiles of each pope, describing the events

Papal primacy has grown with the Church, and it remains a reality embedded in the Church as a living community begins to change.