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"The Year of Three Popes" by Peter Hebblethwaite chronicles the extraordinary events surrounding the papacies of Paul VI John Paul I and John Paul II during 1978. This pivotal year saw the election of three different popes marked by significant changes and challenges within the Catholic Church. Hebblethwaite provides an in-depth analysis of each pope's personality policies and the historical context of their leadership. He explores the impact of Vatican II the church's response to modernity and the dynamics of power within the Vatican. The book delves into the theological and political implications of this tumultuous period highlighting the shifting landscape of the Catholic Church at a time of crisis and renewal.