
Saints & Sinners: The History of the Popes
The Oracle of God
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At the dawn of the twentieth century, the fortunes of the Papacy seemed at an all time low. Paradoxically, the spiritual power of the Pope had grown to dizzying heights. This power would be challenged time and again by the modern world. We conclude by reviewing the challenges facing the Papacy both inside and beyond the Catholic Church following the death of Pope John Paul II.