Charles A. Coulombe Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI

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A concise account of one of the most epic developments in the modern Catholic churchthe resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. Pope Benedict XVI's precedent-shattering announcement that he would renounce the Papacythe first Pope to do so in 600 yearstouched off a firestorm of speculation and commentary throughout the world's media and the blogosphere. But much of this ocean of opinion is just plain wrong, because of the complex nature of the Papacy and the Church. Written by a renowned Papal historian, journalist, and lecturerwho also sits on the board of the Queen of Angels Foundation and serves as a delegate for the International Monarchist LeagueThe Legacy of Pope Benedict XVI gives you solid, inside information to make up your own mind on one of the most epic developments ever to shake the modern world, a radical change in course for the planet's largest religion.