Wynn, long-time Rome bureau chief for Time and dean of the Vatican press corps, offers a journalist's view of the most recent popes. Under several headings including decision-making, public relations, finances, and diplomacy. Wynn deftly compares the styles of these three popes. He also treats objectively both the history of Papal anti-Semitismas a prelude to discussing the changed attitude toward the Jews and the Vatican Bank scandal, providing information not available at the time. An excellent, unbiased study of the contemporary Papacy and its impact on the world community, offering personal glimpses as well as critical insight.--