The Pontiff in Winter

Interesting take on John Paul II from the perspective of a "progressive" Roman Catholic journalist. The book was written prior to the death of JP II, but very much anticipating the coming transition to a new pope. JP II was an amazing figure of the 20th century. He tried to combine the philosophy of Thomas Aquinas with phenomenology. The pope was a follower of the paranormal, and came to believe that he was the fulfillment of prophecy, particularly the secret third prophecy of Fatima.