The pope is dead. Behind the locked doors of the Sistine Chapel, one hundred and eighteen cardinals from all over the globe will gather to cast their votes in the world's most secretive election. They are holy men, but they are not immune to the human temptations of power and glory. And they are not above the tribalism and factionalism that consumes humanity. When all is said and done, one of them will become the most powerful spiritual figure on Earth.
The selection of a new Pope by the college of Cardinals is in the news right now, so this book that my friend Lois showed me yesterday when we met downstairs to talk is timely. She offered to let me read it when she's finished.
Here's what I have posted this week:
- Monday was National Tea Day, honoring my favorite beverage, HERE.
- Tuesday was another special day, Earth Day, which I wrote about HERE.
- World Book Day was celebrated on Wednesday, and I wrote about it HERE.
- On Thursday, I wrote about three library books, HERE.
- Friday's book beginning was about how America is changing, HERE.
Sunday Salon is hosted by Deb at Readerbuzz.
4 comments:
I haven't read the book Conclave but I saw the movie and thought it was good. Have a good Sunday!
I watched the movie of Conclave earlier this year! I am sure the current selection process won't go the same way as the movie but it would be interesting to be a fly on the wall for sure!
Have a great week!
I just checked the movie out from our library and I found it to be excellent...and spot-on with assessments of folks who might be the new pope, at least according to what reliable sources say. Enjoy, Bonnie!
I really liked that movie. I bet the book is gripping.
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