From the centuries-long prejudices against Catholics in America; to the efforts of Fascism; Communism and modern terrorist organizations to “break the cross and spill the wine;†this book brings to life the Catholic Church’s role in world history; particularly in the realm of diplomacy. Former U.S. ambassador to the Holy See Francis Rooney provides a comprehensive guide to the remarkable path the Vatican has navigated to the present day; and a first-person account of what that path looks and feels like from an American diplomat whose experience lent him the ultimate insider’s perspective. Part memoir; part historical lesson; The Global Vatican captures the braided nature of religious and political power and the complexities; battles; and future prospects for the relationship between the Holy See and the United States as both face challenges old and new.
#2072254 in Books 2015-03-30Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.30 x 1.00 x 6.40l; .0 #File Name: 1440835004163 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. It's a fascinating story that has obvious lessons learned for ...By CustomerIt's a fascinating story that has obvious lessons learned for leadership. The author does an OK job of surfacing these lessons; but I wasn't blown out of the water by his insights and analysis. Also; not sure how accurate his account of the original story is; this story has been re-told many times; and it's difficult to tell it without some kind of a spin.
