Book by Greeley Andrew M
Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
"Maybe the best novel written about the intrigue of Vatican politics. Novelist Greeley makes a compelling case for change in the Church."--"Chicago Sun-Times" "You don't have to be Catholic to enjoy the author's wise and witty latest. Included in the high-spirted storytelling are some rare snippets of Church history regarding married popes, early Christian women involved in Church rites, and so on. Greeley knows his material and his opinions, and sets both into delicious spins here."--"Publishers Weekly" "Who but Greeley could so seamlessly blend genuine journalistic foibles, serious marital difficulties, and cutthroat ecclesiastical politics into a single metaphor for church-reaching reconciliation....The book is such a ripping good read!"--"The Sunday Journal Sentinel "(Milwaukee, Wis.) "The book is such a ripping good read!" "You don''t have to be Catholic to enjoy "White Smoke," Included in the high-spirted storytelling are rare snippets of Church history." "You don't have to be Catholic to enjoy White Smoke. Included in the high-spirted storytelling are rare snippets of Church history." "The book is such a ripping good read!"
The cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church have gathered in Rome for the papal election following the death of the incumbent pope. Torn by internal conflict and with many of its members alienated, the Church faces one of the most serious crises in its history. A coalition of cardinals favors a more moderate and pluralistic style of papal governance, but must contend with shadowy Vatican forces that oppose change and loss of their own power. These forces are determined to destory the coalition's candidate, a gentle and brilliant Spanish scholar. The leader of the coalition is Chicago's wily Sean Cardinal Cronin, aided by his patently indispensable sidekick, Bishop John Blackwood "Blackie" Ryan. A lone assassin stalks the Vatican, his crazed mission: to destroy the next pope as soon as the traditional white smoke issues from the cardinals' meeting room--the Sistine Chapel--followed by the ancient words "Habemus papam." Can politics--Chicago style--turn the Catholic Church around? What will happen when the next pope must be chosen? Only Andrew M. Greeley, priest, bestselling novelist, and respected sociologist could have written this blockbuster tale of the forces actually ripping the Church apart, and of the next papal election, when the fate of the entire Catholic Church itself may well hang in the balance.
„Über diesen Titel“ kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Versand:
Gratis
Innerhalb der USA
Versand:
EUR 4,47
Innerhalb der USA
Anbieter: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, USA
Zustand: Good. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 00066417910
Anzahl: 2 verfügbar
Anbieter: SecondSale, Montgomery, IL, USA
Zustand: Acceptable. Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 00067831836
Anzahl: 3 verfügbar
Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Zustand: Good. Reprint. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GRP64722570
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: BookHolders, Towson, MD, USA
Zustand: poor. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Broken Seams: YES ] Reprint edition. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 4530544
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: BookHolders, Towson, MD, USA
Zustand: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: Reprint ] Publisher: Forge Books Pub Date: 4/15/1997 Binding: Paperback Pages: 480 Reprint edition. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 4763971
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: BookHolders, Towson, MD, USA
Zustand: Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: Reprint ] Publisher: Forge Books Pub Date: 4/15/1997 Binding: Paperback Pages: 480 Reprint edition. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 5038907
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, USA
Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Ship within 24hrs. Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. APO/FPO addresses supported. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 0812590554-8-1
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, USA
Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers I18B-03001
Anzahl: 2 verfügbar
Anbieter: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, USA
Zustand: As New. Like New condition. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers I21B-02728
Anzahl: 4 verfügbar
Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, USA
Mass Market Paperback. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.56. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G0812590554I3N00
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar