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John Paul II: The Pope Who Modernised the Catholic Church

John Paul II: The Pope Who Modernised the Catholic Church

50minutes

Paperback

Catholicism

ISBN10: 2806293456
ISBN13: 9782806293459
Publisher: 50minutes.com
Published: Mar 1 2017
Pages: 38
Weight: 0.10
Height: 0.08 Width: 5.06 Depth: 7.81
Language: English
Keen to learn but short on time? Get to grips with the life of John Paul II in next to no time with this concise guide. 50Minutes.com provides a clear and engaging analysis of Pope John Paul II. In 1978, to widespread surprise, the Polish cardinal Karol Wojtyla was elected pope of the Roman Catholic Church. In the course of over 26 years as pope, he would modernise the Church and the papacy, making them more visible and accessible, and would play an important role in fighting totalitarianism across the world. His commitment to human rights and religious freedom make him a crucial figure of the 20th century. In just 50 minutes you will: - Find out about John Paul II's early life and ecclesiastic career before becoming pope - Analyse his contribution to modernisation of the Catholic Church and his role in promoting democracy and human rights across the world - Learn about his frequently controversial and unpopular opinions on matters of traditional morality ABOUT 50MINUTES.COM History & Culture 50MINUTES.COM will enable you to quickly understand the main events, people, conflicts and discoveries from world history that have shaped the world we live in today. Our publications present the key information on a wide variety of topics in a quick and accessible way that is guaranteed to save you time on your journey of discovery.

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