John Paul II: A Light for the World - Couverture rigide

Walsh, Mary Ann

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1580511422 ISBN 13 : 9781580511421

Editeur : Sheed & Ward,U.S., 2003

Synopsis

When Karol Wojtyla was elected Pope on October 16, 1978, he became the first Slavic Pope in history and the first non-Italian in 455 years. Taking the name John Paul II, the new Pope delivered a message in his first homily in St. Peter's Square that has resounded throughout his entire papacy: "Be not afraid!" Created for the occasion of his twenty-fifth anniversary as Pope, John Paul II: A Light for the World provides a celebration in photographs and words of the courageous pastor who guides more than one billion Catholics and has made his mark on history the world over. Elegantly designed and produced, John Paul II: A Light for the World features over 140 photographs―many of which seldom have been seen outside the Vatican―by official Vatican photographers who have captured the Pope's remarkable life and ministry for two and a half decades. These beautiful photographs are accompanied by selections from the Pope's own speeches and writings as well as essays and personal reflections by scholars and friends that provide insight into the public and private person of Pope John Paul II. Organized into three sections―Pastor, Pilgrim, Prophet―more than forty essays by staff of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops explore the depth and breadth of the themes central to John Paul's papacy, while nearly thirty personal reflections by cardinals, bishops, and others who have had personal encounters with the Pope reveal his profoundly human, and often humorous, side. A joint effort between the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Catholic Communications Campaign and Sheed & Ward, John Paul II: A Light for the World is the definitive commemoration of John Paul II's twenty-fifth anniversary as Pope. The book opens with a personal greeting from Angelo Cardinal Sodano, Vatican Secretary of State; a foreword by Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations; an introduction by Bishop Wilton D. Gregory, president of the USCCB; and a historical sketch by John Thavis, Rom

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À propos de l'auteur

Sister Mary Ann Walsh, RSM, was a Sister of Mercy and editor of two books, including Benedict XVI: Essays and Reflections on His Papacy. A frequent commentator on church affairs, she was director of media relations at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. She died in 2015.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Sheed & Ward,U.S.
• Date d'édition: 2003
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1580511422
• ISBN 13: 9781580511421
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 256
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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