Three Popes and the Cardinal by author Malachi Martin.
Augustin Cardinal Bea was a German Jesuit who served as a central figure connecting the three papacies discussed in the book. His roles included:Confessor and Confidant: He served as a private confessor to Popes Pius XII, John XXIII, and Paul VI.Council Architect: He was a major architectural force behind the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II), serving as a key advisor to John XXIII during its preparation.Academic Leader: He served for a generation as the head of the Pontifical Biblical Institute.The Three PopesThe title refers to the three pontiffs whose reigns and encounters with modern human history Martin chronicles:Pius XII (Eugenio Pacelli)John XXIII (Angelo Roncalli)Paul VI (G.B. Montini)
Specifications
| Format | Hardcover |
| Language | English |
| Price | 171.23 |
| Author | martin, malachi |
| YearPublished | 1972 |
| Genre | Religion |
| Topic | Popes |
| Number Of Pages | Xiv, 300 Pages |
Augustin Cardinal Bea was a German Jesuit who served as a central figure connecting the three papacies discussed in the book. His roles included:Confessor and Confidant: He served as a private confessor to Popes Pius XII, John XXIII, and Paul VI.Council Architect: He was a major architectural force behind the Second Vatican Council (Vatican II), serving as a key advisor to John XXIII during its preparation.Academic Leader: He served for a generation as the head of the Pontifical Biblical Institute.The Three PopesThe title refers to the three pontiffs whose reigns and encounters with modern human history Martin chronicles:Pius XII (Eugenio Pacelli)John XXIII (Angelo Roncalli)Paul VI (G.B. Montini)
