Saints and Sinners : A History of the Popes; Third Edition

from sergerca

It has been said that the Church thinks in terms of centuries and that we may still be in its early days even though that Friday afternoon when the world turned on its Savior seems so long ago. In those 2000 years, 266 (sometimes very) flawed men have been pope. It's a lot to cover in 500 pages, ...

from stillatim

Pretty well written, really picks up steam the closer it gets to the present- although maybe that's just because I knew less about the more recent history. You won't pick up any ammunition for witch-hunts, but that's okay. Sometimes the best approach is to give everyone the benefit of the doubt u...

from aevaughn

Good balanced overview of the papacy told in an interesting and coherent manner.

from HadriantheBlind

Good overview of the history of the papacy, and all of its glories and shames made known for all to see. Pictures, tables, and other resources were very helpful with keeping track of everybody.

from ElTomaso

A glaringly honest and at times harsh chronological history of the bishops of Rome.