The global Vatican : an inside look at the Catholic church, world politics, and the extraordinary relationship between the United States and the Holy See

Rooney, Francis.

Book 2013

"From the centuries-long prejudices against Catholics in America to the efforts of fascism, communism, and modern terrorist organizations to 'break the cross and spill the wine,' this book brings to life the Catholic Church's role in world history, particularly in the realm of diplomacy. Former U.S. abmassador to the Holy See Francis Rooney provides a comprehensive guide to the remarkable path the Vatican has navigated to the present day and a f...

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ISBN:

9781442248809
9781442223615
1442248807
1442223618

Description:

xx, 291 pages, 12 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm

Notes:

"A Sheed & Ward book."
Includes bibliographical references and index

Contents:

Pt. 1: Faith and revolution
The greatest of evils to be feared
The last Pope
Return to Rome
Pt. 2: The modern world
Pio Nono and the turning point
The new concept of sovereignty
The world at war: part one
The world at war: part two
Pt. 3: The Cold War
Common ground
War and pacem
Parallel interests
Pt. 4: Across the Tiber
To the Vatican
New friends
Meetings of minds
Regensburg
President and Pope
Pt. 5: Conclusions
Faith and freedom
The art of hope

LCCN:

2013018732

Control Number:

1577673

Other Authors:

Negroponte, John, author of foreword

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