The Vatican Diaries Lib/E (Audiobook)

from Hillerm

When I first saw this reviewed in the New York Times, I noted it as a book of interest, and then purchased it. Within a few pages I thought that I had made a mistake, that the book was a lightweight remembrance of a Vatican reporter. Soon, however, some of the chapters began to speak loudly to me...

from kaulsu

Quite an interesting look at the Vatican, about Popes Pius XII, John Paul, and Benedict, the pedophilia scandals, and the issues of homosexuality within the priesthood. Not having read any previous Papal bios or histories, I hesitate to wholeheartedly endorse Travis's reading of these Popes. Bu...

from ashleytylerjohn

An excellent, compelling account of Vatican politics by an author who self-evidently knows the subject extraordinarily well. It was perfect for a layperson like myself (a complete atheist who is nonetheless extremely interested in religions and how they are conducted); I picked it up on a trip to...

from Patbilly

What an outstanding read! With no other agenda but to inform the reader, the author relates inside-the-Vatican stories of political hijinks, sexual misconduct (told in a non-prurient way), curious and funny characters, as well as personality and working styles of Popes John Paul II and Benedict.H...

from Patbilly

What an outstanding read! With no other agenda but to inform the reader, the author relates inside-the-Vatican stories of political hijinks, sexual misconduct (told in a non-prurient way), curious and funny characters, as well as personality and working styles of Popes John Paul II and Benedict. ...