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Describes the papal elections and theological views of popes since 1878, and describes the principal candidates and early negotiations for a new pope
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American Burkle-Young has a background in Italian Renaissance history and English literature, but has specialized on the Vatican. In light of the expected selection of a new pope soon, he explains to Catholics and non-Catholics the centuries old procedure, recounts how it has been put in practice in recent years, and predicts how it will play out among the men John Paul II has made cardinals and his conservative views of the doctrine within the church. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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