Crises in the History of the Papacy

""Crises in the History of the Papacy"" by Joseph McCabe is a comprehensive examination of the most significant and challenging moments in the history of the papacy. The book covers over 1,000 years of papal history, from the early days of the Church to the modern era, and explores the crises that have rocked the papacy throughout this time.McCabe delves into the political, social, and religious upheavals that have affected the papacy, including the Great Western Schism, the Reformation, and the French Revolution. He also examines the lives and legacies of some of the most controversial popes in history, such as Alexander VI, Innocent III, and Pius XII.Throughout the book, McCabe provides a balanced and objective analysis of the events and personalities that have shaped the papacy, drawing on a wealth of historical sources and his own extensive knowledge of the subject. He also explores the impact that these crises have had on the wider world, from the rise of Protestantism to the development of modern democracy.""Crises in the History of the Papacy"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of the Catholic Church and the role of the papacy in shaping the course of Western civilization. It provides a fascinating insight into the challenges and controversies that have faced the papacy over the centuries, and the ways in which it has adapted and responded to them.1916. This book contains a study of twenty famous Popes whose careers and whose influence were important in the development of the church and in the history of the world. Contents: St. Callistus and the Early Struggle; St. Damasus and the Triumph; Leo the Great, the Last Pope of Imperial Rome; Gregory the Great, the First Medieval Pope; Hadrian I and the Temporal Power; Nicholas I and the False Decretals; John X and the Iron Century; Hildebrand; Innocent III, the Papal Zenith; John XXII, the Court at Avignon; John XXIII and the Great Schism; Alexander VI, the Borgia-Pope; Julius II, the Fighting Pope; Leo X and the Dance of Death; Paul III and the Counter-Reformation; Sixtus V and the New Church; Benedict XIV, the Scholar Pope; Pius VII and the Revolution; Pius IX; Leo XIII.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.