"The pope has died, and the corridors of the Vatican hum with intrigue as cardinals from all over the world gather to choose his successor. Suddenly, the election is concluded - with a surprise result. The new pope is the youngest cardinal of all - and a Russian. Shoes of the Fisherman slowly unravels the heartwarming and profound story of Kiril Lakota, a cardinal who reluctantly steps out from behind the Iron Curtain to lead the Catholic Church and to grapple with the many issues facing the contemporary world."--BOOK JACKET.
La Tetralogia Vaticana Serie
Questa saga si addentra nell'intricato mondo del Vaticano, narrando drammatiche elezioni papali e i profondi viaggi personali di coloro che guidano la Chiesa Cattolica. La serie esplora lo scontro tra fede e politica, tradizione e modernità, e le lotte interiori di individui che affrontano un'immensa responsabilità. Queste narrazioni sono ricche di intrighi, esplorazione spirituale e contemplazione delle più grandi questioni dell'umanità.
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