Pope Leo XIII

By Justin McCarthy

Book Overview

The book ""Pope Leo XIII"" by Justin McCarthy is a comprehensive biography of the life and times of Pope Leo XIII. The author delves into the historical and political context of the time in which Leo XIII lived, including the rise of nationalism and the struggle between the Church and secular governments.The book explores Leo XIII's early life, his education and his rise through the ranks of the Catholic Church. It also examines his papacy, which lasted from 1878 until his death in 1903. During his papacy, Leo XIII was known for his progressive views on social justice and his efforts to promote peace and reconciliation between different nations and religions.The author provides a detailed account of Leo XIII's many accomplishments, including his efforts to modernize the Church, his promotion of Catholic social teaching, and his role in the establishment of the Catholic University of America. The book also covers the controversies and challenges that Leo XIII faced during his papacy, including the rise of anti-Catholic sentiment in Europe and the United States.Overall, ""Pope Leo XIII"" is a fascinating and informative biography that provides a detailed look at one of the most important figures in the history of the Catholic Church. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Church and the impact of religion on society.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: 1430491051
• ISBN13: 9781430491057
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"