The popes
Subtitle: a history
By: John Julius Norwich
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Published: 2011
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 505
ISBN-13: 9780701182908
Subjects: Papacy; Popes; Papst; Catholic Church; Biography; History
Description: John Julius Norwich traces the papal line down the centuries from St Peter himself, traditionally (though by no means historically) the first pope to the present Benedict XVI. Of the 280-odd holders of the supreme office, some have unquestionably been saints, others have wallowed in unspeakable iniquity.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 453-457) and index.