The Unknown Pope
Benedict XV (1914-22) and the Pursuit of Peace
Published on 1. April 2000
Book
Hardback
264 pages
978-0-225-66844-5 (ISBN)
Description
This biography of Benedict XV, best known for his efforts to bring an end to World War I, was written using Vatican archives. Though his proposals were eventually rejected by all sides, his "Peace Note" of 1917 was the first manifestation of the peace-making role which the Papacy assumed for itself in the 20th century. Benedict's short pontificate also saw a significant improvement in the Church's attitude to colonial peoples. He was one of the founders of the Save the Children and led European efforts at humanitarian aid.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
16pp b&w plates
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 153 mm
Weight
300 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-225-66844-5 (9780225668445)
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Content
From childhood to ordination (1854-78); his career in the Roman Curia (1878-1907); Archbishop of Bologna (1907-1914); the Conclave of 1914; Benedict XV and World War I; the Peace Note of 1917; The Vatican and Versailles; Benedict XV and Versailles; Benedict XV and Italy; pastoral matters; overview.