Pope John XXIII : essential writings /
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Author / Creator: | John XXIII, Pope, 1881-1963. |
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Uniform title: | Works. Selections. 2008 |
Imprint: | Maryknoll, N.Y. : Orbis Books, c2008. |
Description: | 192 p. ; 21 cm. |
Language: | English |
Series: | Modern spiritual masters Modern spiritual masters series. |
Subject: | John -- XXIII, -- Pope, -- 1881-1963. John -- XXIII, -- Pope, -- 1881-1963 |
Format: | Print Book |
URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/7251804 |
Summary: | Pope John XXIII revolutionized the church by convening the Second Vatican Council and by speaking of the need for updating and opening the windows of the Catholic Church. His pastoral style of leadership and engagement with the world, his love of peace and social justice are all evident in these writings. |
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Physical Description: | 192 p. ; 21 cm. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
ISBN: | 9781570757617 1570757615 |