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Set in the near future, the story follows Pope Gregory XVII, who, after proclaiming that he has received a private revelation of the end of the world, is forced to abdicate the papacy. The narrative centers on the political ramifications of such a claim within the Church and the broader world.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: Political Fiction/Political Dystopia
Authors: Morris West
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