A brief biography on the life of Pope Benedict XVI, discussing his childhood and education, defiance of the Nazi regime, priesthood, and successor to Pope John Paul II.
Presents a brief biography of Pope John Paul II, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, including information on his childhood in Poland, his unwavering faith in God, and his ascendency in the Catholic Church. Includes illustrations.
Describes the life of Karol Cardinal Wojtyla of Poland, including his election as Pope John Paul II, his travels as a pastoral pope, and his effect on people around the world.
Presents a brief biography of John Paul II, chronicling the life of Karol Wojtyla from his childhood and student years through his ordination as a priest and his life as the first pope from Poland.
World-renowned Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon is summoned to a Swiss research facility to analyze a mysterious symbol seared into the chest of a murder victim, where he discovers evidence of the resurgence of an ancient brotherhood with a vendetta against the Catholic Church.