Research Catalog

Title

God's new man : the election of Benedict XVI and the legacy of John Paul II / Paul Collins.

Author

Collins, Paul, 1940-

Publication

Carlton, Vic. : Melbourne University Press, c2005.

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Details

Description

xiii, 233 p.; 24 cm.

Summary

This timely analysis explores the controversial legacy of Pope John Paul II, and the great challenges facing his successor, Benedict XVI, as he leads the Catholic Church into the 21st century. Collins, a former member of the Catholic priesthood, also demystifies the complex selection process involved in the election of the New Pope. Benedict XVI's background is discussed, as well as the future of Catholicism under the direction of this conservative and "transitional" Pope. He admits to feeling a sense of pessimism upon the election of Benedict XVI. As far back as 1998, Collins expressed concern for Cardinal Ratzinger's attitudes and approach to Catholicism. He objected to Ratzinger's belief that Catholic doctrine should condemn euthanasia and view Anglican orders as invalid and declared that he revealed a lack of ecumenical sensitivity.

Subject

• Benedict XVI, Pope, 1927-2022
• John Paul II, Pope, 1920-2005
• Catholic Church
• Romersk-katolska kyrkan > ledning och organisation
• 2000-2099
• Popes > Election
• Vacancy of the Holy See

Genre/Form

History

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Processing Action (note)

• committed to retain

Contents

Pt. 1. The Wojtyla legacy -- 1. Last days in the papal appartamento -- 2. The impact of the papal travels -- 3. A crisis of leadership -- 4. Lines of division -- 5. The heart of the church -- Pt. 2. Sede vacante -- 6. The empty chair -- Pt. 3. Pope Benedict XVI -- 7. The origins of Pope Benedict XVI -- 8. Prefect of the CDF -- 9. First days in the papal appartamento.

ISBN

0522851290 (pbk.)

OCLC

• 63691227
• SCSB-11654630

Owning Institutions

Harvard Library