Title: The Pope who quit : a true medieval tale of mystery, death, and salvation /
Authors: Sweeney, Jon M., 1967-
Publisher: Image Books,
Year: 2012
Subjects: Celestine; Celestine; Popes Biography; Papacy History; Popes Biography.; Papacy History.
Abstract: Documents the story of Pope Celestine V, evaluating the views of his supporters and detractors while tracing his progression to the papacy and his decision to abdicate months later, discussing his choice's impact on the Catholic Church.
Contents: When the unexpected happened -- Peter of Morrone, 1209-93 -- Turbulent times -- The passion and the pity, 1294-96.