Do you wish to understand something of the contemporary Catholic Church? If you do, then this book is for you. It offers a careful overview of the history of the church from the mid-nineteenth century, with Pope Pius IX, until the present day, with Pope Francis. It deals with two major councils of the church, Vatican I (1869-70) and Vatican II (1962-65). Furthermore, it provides a detailed and accurate summary of the major theological movements in the church during this period.
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Owen F. Cummings is Academic Dean and Regents’ Professor of Theology at Mount Angel Seminary in Oregon. He is the author of sixteen books and many articles in theological and pastoral journals. He is also a Roman Catholic permanent deacon of the Diocese of Salt Lake City.