Pope Leo Xiii: His Life and Work

By Julien de Narfon and George A Raper

Book Overview

Pope Leo XIII: His Life And Work is a biographical book written by Julien De Narfon in 1899, which explores the life and accomplishments of Pope Leo XIII, who served as the head of the Catholic Church from 1878 until his death in 1903. The book provides a detailed account of Pope Leo XIII's early life, his education, his rise to the papacy, and his contributions to the Church and society during his pontificate. The author also discusses the Pope's notable encyclicals, including Rerum Novarum, which addressed the rights of workers and the need for social justice. Additionally, the book examines the Pope's efforts to promote Christian unity, his diplomatic relations with various countries, and his role in the modernization of the Catholic Church. Overall, Pope Leo XIII: His Life And Work is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church and the life of one of its most influential leaders.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164684604
• ISBN13: 9781164684602
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"