The Death of a Pope Book

Juan Uriarte, a handsome and outspoken Spanish ex-priest, seems to be the model of nonviolence and compassion for the poor and downtrodden.So why is he on trial, accused of terrorist activities? His worldwideCatholic charitable outreach program is suspected of being a front forradicals. The trial is covered by Kate Ramsay, a young Britishreporter, who sets out to uncover the truth about Uriarte and his work.She travels with him to Africa to see his work first hand but soonfinds herself attracted to him. Meanwhile an internationalconspiracy is growing, one that reaches into the Vatican itself. Whenthe death of Pope John Paul II brings about the conclave that willelect Joseph Ratzinger as Pope Benedict XVI, a terrorist plot involvingblackmail, subterfuge, and mass murder begins to fall into place... aplot that could spell disaster for the Catholic Church and the world. PiersPaul Read s powerful tale combines vivid characters, high drama, love,betrayal, faith, and redemption in a story of intrigue, churchespionage, and an attempt to destroy the longest continuous governmentin the world the Papacy. The Death of a Pope races toward an unexpected and unforgettable conclusion. Distributor: Ignatius Press Author: Piers Paul Read Format: 215 pages, hardcover ISBN: 9781586172954Read More