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    John Paul II For Dummies, Special Edition
    John Paul II For Dummies, Special Edition
    John Paul II For Dummies, Special Edition
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    John Paul II For Dummies, Special Edition

    By Rev. John Trigilio, Jr., Rev. Kenneth Brighenti, Rev. Jonathan Toborowsky and Rev. Monsignor James Cafone

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    Find out how two extraordinary leaders changed religion and the world

    In April 2014, Pope Francis will jointly canonize two predecessors, John Paul II and John XXIII, in a move that recognizes the extraordinary accomplishments of these leaders of the Catholic faith. An estimated 1 million people filled St. Peter's Square and the surrounding streets for John Paul II's beatification, and the joint canonization will attract even more. With John Paul II For Dummies, Special Edition you can learn more about these admired religious leaders and join millions of devotees in celebrating their lives and legacies. You'll get an in-depth look at John Paul II's remarkable life and achievements and learn more about the beloved John XXIII in a bonus chapter.

    With this special edition e-book written in friendly, plain English, you'll discover how John Paul II's deep religious convictions affected world politics, history, and the Catholic faith. You'll be introduced to his influences, his personal struggles, the way he impacted the Church, and his methods for spreading his powerful message. Catholics and non-Catholics alike will find the stories of these holy men fascinating and inspiring.

    • Introduces you to the lives and legacies of both John Paul II and John XXIII
    • Presents you with the struggles, influences, and approaches to world politics of John Paul II, whose actions had a great impact on history
    • Includes a bonus chapter that details the life of John XXIII, who will be canonized along with John Paul II in April 2014
    • Written in an engaging, accessible style and a great read for Catholics and non-Catholics alike

    John Paul II For Dummies, Special Edition is your guide to discovering the exemplary lives of two rare and extraordinary men who have influenced generations of people all over the world.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWiley
    Release dateApr 8, 2015
    ISBN9781118895474
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