The Cardinal who may be the next pope

Of all the cardinals who serve Holy Mother Church . . . Only one will become the next Holy Father. Some are longshots, while others are viewed as leading contenders. Surprisingly, many of these cardinals know little about each other's lives, work, and teachings. Now comes a stunning book that unveils the lives, ecclesial backgrounds, and opinions of the 19 leading candidates. To what purpose? To bring sunlight and assist the cardinal-electors in making what many call the most important decision of their lives. Developed by an international team of eminent scholars and compiled by Vatican journalist Edward Pentin, The Next Pope presents the College of Cardinals—and you—with the fruits of their years of research. For each featured cardinal there is a condensed biography charting the major touch points of his ecclesiastical life, followed by a detailed, well-documented report and assessment of his work,  teachings and public statements. Pentin focuses in particular on their three critical roles as priest, bishop and teacher, and their published views on the moral and theological issues currently debated in the Church and public arena. Each intimate profile concludes with a summary of the the main points brought to light by the research, giving readers a fair and accurate picture of the man who may soon become The Next Pope. Some of the Cardinals you will meet in The Next Pope include . . . Cardinal Gerard Ludwig Müller, Sean Cardinal O'Malley, Pietro Cardinal Parolin, Robert Cardinal Sarah, and Christoph Cardinal Schönborn. Order now to learn the rest! The Next Pope: The Leading Cardinal Candidates by Edward Pentin Paperback | eBook 704 pages Paperback Price:  $29.95  Today's Sale Price: $24.99! BUY NOW READ A SAMPLE "The Next Pope offers accurate and verifiable information which allows the Church and future elector Cardinals to know these men and their resumes more fully as they deliberate the crucial choice of a new Vicar of Christ." Most Rev. Joseph Strickland Bishop of of Tyler "The Next Pope is an indispensable gift to the Church at this time, providing those entrusted with electing the next pope, and others advising the electors, an invaluable aid in assessing the quality of the candidates" Janet Smith Retired Moral Theologian "I did TV commentary from Rome on EWTN and the Fox News Channel at the 2013 conclave that elected Jorge Bergoglio to succeed Pope Benedict XVI. How I wish I had a book like this back then!" Fr. Gerald E. Murray, JCD Member of EWTN's Papal Posse and pastor of Holy Family Church, New York, NY  "The Next Pope is a first-class investigation about the nineteen candidates for the Throne of Peter, but above all because, through the papabili profiles, he introduces us to the post-Francis era." Professor Robert de Mattei "Edward Pentin not only provides essential facts, but also insight into each prospective candidate’s character, both personal and ecclesial." Fr. Thomas G. Weinandy, OFM, Capuchin Former member of the Vatican's International Theological Commission "Edward Pentin's meticulously documented and very readable outline of the men most likely to be the next pope will be of great help to Catholics and non-Catholics alike trying to understand many of the complex dynamics which help determine who ends up in the Chair of Saint Peter." Samuel Gregg Research Director, Acton Institute Watch the Panel Discussion: WATCH NOW Order online above, or call 1-800-888-9344 www.SophiaInstitute.com   Invite friends to receive our newsletters and get these books for FREE! LEARN MORE Get one discounted book per month—and never pay shipping! Learn more: