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The sensational story of the last two centuries of the papacy, its most influential pontiffs, troubling doctrines, and rise in global authority

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Refreshing and challenging

I enjoyed “Absolute Power” very much. While Mr.Collins writes from his particular perspective, he diligently works to interpret history in a broad and open fashion.

His writing is crisp and clear and not without a degree of wit.

There will be some who will condemn the book because Mr. Collins is unafraid to challenge long standing assumptions and “sacred cows”.

The book clearly calls on the Church to look forward rather than behind (Luke 24:5) and I found it refreshing and challenging