At the dawn of the twentieth century, the fortunes of the papacy reached an all-time low as the spiritual power of the pope grew to dizzying heights. This power would be challenged time and again by the modern world and the values of the century. Following the death of Pope John Paul II, time alone would determine how Pope Benedict XI and the heirs of Saint Peter would leave their marks on history.
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Eamon Duffy | Writer |