The Making of the Pope 2005

By Andrew M. Greeley and Father Andrew M. Greeley

Book Overview

Father Andrew Greeley recounts the dramatic unfolding of the centuries-old conclave of cardinals in this firstshand account of the papal election of 2005. 16-page insert.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316325600
• ISBN13: 9780316325608
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Little Brown and Company
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.8" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Intrigue at the Holy See

Fascinating look into the period leading up to the selection of Bemedict XVI. Real life intrigue Makes fiction less exciting. A great read with enormous insight into the way the Vatican works - or doesn't.

Excellent Evaluation of the Modern Church

Andrew Greeley has excellent insight in the problems of the modern Roman Catholic Church. He once again demonstrates that with this book.

A Description of Actual Events That Reads Like a Novel

Much of the early portion of the book consists of Father Greeley's "State of The Church" address. While it might be somewhat difficult to make your way through this portion, doing so helps place the remainder of the book in context. Father Greeley presents very interesting timeline of the events leading up to the death of John Paul II. The timeline continues through the funeral, conclave and the election of Benedict XVI. Thoughout the timeline, Father Greeley presents his personal thoughts and comments about the various events included in the timeline. Ultimately, Father Greeley is once again successful in producing historical events in a manner that reads like a very interesting novel. The book will satisfy those looking for both the broad sociological message and the political intrigue related to death of John Paul II and election of Benedict XVI.