This engrossing book encompasses the extraordinary History of the papacy, from its beginnings to the present day.
Saints and Sinners is a remarkable achievement."--Piers Paul Read, The Times (London) "A di. . . .
Praise for the earlier editions: "Duffy enlivens the long march through church History with anecdotes that bring the different pontiffs to life.
This new Edition covers the unprecedented resignation of Benedict XVI and the election of the first Argentinian pope.
This engrossing book encompasses the extraordinary History of the papacy, from its beginnings to the present day