THE MAKING OF THE POPE 2005
by Andrew Greeley
U.S. Publisher: Little, Brown & Company (Fall 2005)
(U.K. rights controlled by Little, Brown & Company)
Father Greeley, the bestselling priest-novelist-sociologist famous for delving into the political processes of the Church, recounts for readers the dramatic unfolding of the centuries-old conclave. In a book that is part exposé of the inner workings of the conclave and part rumination on the future of the Church, Greeley argues that the biggest problems facing Catholicism have little to do with the topical headline-grabbing issues we see every day but instead can be pinpointed to an overwhelming communication breakdown at every level. Unraveling the politics of coalition-building and rumor-swapping within the highly secretive assembly of cardinals is arduous. Greeley brings to the task the valuable connections of decades in the priesthood, the savvy of a seasoned journalist, and the analytical perspective of a leading sociologist and Catholic trend watcher. Like his classic The Making of the Popes 1978, THE MAKING OF THE POPE 2005 is a firsthand account of the papal election from an insider. Greeley was on the ground in Vatican City in the thick of the action and, as a priest, had special access to inside sources.
After the remarkable length of Pope John Paul II’s tenure, Catholics and non-Catholics alike are intensely interested in Benedict XVI, a man with ambitious plans for renewing faith in Europe and around the world. In THE MAKING OF THE POPE 2005, Greeley accurately recreates the suspense of the interregnum period, answers all the questions behind the headlines, and explains why the new Pope’s success will depend most on his ability to listen to his laity.
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