Coelestin V - Resigned (or deposed?) Pope

His Biography in its Context

Autor*innen

• Lino Buonaventura

Parameter

• 120 Seiten
• 5 Lesestunden

• Biografien & Memoiren

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Set against a backdrop of church power struggles, the biography explores the life of Celestine V, a humble hermit who became pope and made the unprecedented decision to resign. It examines his modest beginnings in Italy, the challenges he faced during his brief papacy, and the controversies that surrounded him. Through his story, the book raises profound questions about power, spirituality, and the costs of leadership, highlighting Celestine V's lasting impact on the church and the world.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
• Einband: Paperback