In the Closet of the Vatican

Power, Homosexuality, Hypocrisy

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Denominations, Catholic, Catholicism, Fiction & Literature, Anthologies
Cover of the book In the Closet of the Vatican by Frederic Martel, Bloomsbury Publishing
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Frederic Martel ISBN: 9781472966155
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Publication: February 21, 2019
Imprint: Bloomsbury Continuum Language: English
Author: Frederic Martel
ISBN: 9781472966155
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication: February 21, 2019
Imprint: Bloomsbury Continuum
Language: English

The New York Times Bestseller

'[An] earth-shaking exposé of clerical corruption' - National Catholic Reporter

In the Closet of the Vatican exposes the rot at the heart of the Vatican and the Roman Catholic Church today. This brilliant piece of investigative writing is based on four years' authoritative research, including extensive interviews with those in power.

The celibacy of priests, the condemnation of the use of contraceptives, the cover up of countless cases of sexual abuse, the resignation of Benedict XVI, misogyny among the clergy, the dramatic fall in Europe of the number of vocations to the priesthood, the plotting against Pope Francis – all these issues are clouded in mystery and secrecy.

In the Closet of the Vatican is a book that reveals these secrets and penetrates this enigma. It derives from a system founded on a clerical culture of secrecy which starts in junior seminaries and continues right up to the Vatican itself. It is based on the double lives of priests and on extreme homophobia. The resulting schizophrenia in the Church is hard to fathom. But the more a prelate is homophobic, the more likely it is that he is himself gay.

'Behind rigidity there is always something hidden, in many cases a double life'. These are the words of Pope Francis himself and with them the Pope has unlocked the Closet.

No one can claim to really understand the Catholic Church today until they have read this book. It reveals a truth that is extraordinary and disturbing.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The New York Times Bestseller

'[An] earth-shaking exposé of clerical corruption' - National Catholic Reporter

In the Closet of the Vatican exposes the rot at the heart of the Vatican and the Roman Catholic Church today. This brilliant piece of investigative writing is based on four years' authoritative research, including extensive interviews with those in power.

The celibacy of priests, the condemnation of the use of contraceptives, the cover up of countless cases of sexual abuse, the resignation of Benedict XVI, misogyny among the clergy, the dramatic fall in Europe of the number of vocations to the priesthood, the plotting against Pope Francis – all these issues are clouded in mystery and secrecy.

In the Closet of the Vatican is a book that reveals these secrets and penetrates this enigma. It derives from a system founded on a clerical culture of secrecy which starts in junior seminaries and continues right up to the Vatican itself. It is based on the double lives of priests and on extreme homophobia. The resulting schizophrenia in the Church is hard to fathom. But the more a prelate is homophobic, the more likely it is that he is himself gay.

'Behind rigidity there is always something hidden, in many cases a double life'. These are the words of Pope Francis himself and with them the Pope has unlocked the Closet.

No one can claim to really understand the Catholic Church today until they have read this book. It reveals a truth that is extraordinary and disturbing.

More books from Bloomsbury Publishing

Cover of the book ¿Por qué? 101 Questions About Spanish by Frederic Martel
Cover of the book The Sociology of Rural Life by Frederic Martel
Cover of the book The Piano Cemetery by Frederic Martel
Cover of the book British Theatre Companies: 1965-1979 by Frederic Martel
Cover of the book The Poetic Imagination in Heidegger and Schelling by Frederic Martel
Cover of the book B-29 Superfortress Units of the Korean War by Frederic Martel
Cover of the book Bradley vs BMP by Frederic Martel
Cover of the book McAllister Makes War by Frederic Martel
Cover of the book Wifework by Frederic Martel
Cover of the book The Wenger Revolution by Frederic Martel
Cover of the book Victoria and Albert by Frederic Martel
Cover of the book Paul and the Greco-Roman Philosophical Tradition by Frederic Martel
Cover of the book Shadow-Makers by Frederic Martel
Cover of the book 100 Ideas for Secondary Teachers: Supporting Students with Dyslexia by Frederic Martel
Cover of the book Perspectives on Causation by Frederic Martel
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy