Popes Councils and Theology: From Pope Pius IX to Pope Francis

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.