In this book, Reuters correspondents bring together fresh, unique, and first-hand insights about Pope John Paul II, a vivid portrait of him as a man, and a realistic, forward-looking assessment of his achievements, his legacy, and the Church he leaves to his successors.

Pope John Paul II: Reaching Out Across Borders combines stunning images from thepapacy of Pope John Paul II with a powerful text that offers unprecedented insight into hisextraordinary life. Drawing on Reuters unparalleled resources and objectivity, this bookreveals Pope John Paul II as never before. Discover how his implacable opposition to communismchanged history; understand him as both a reformer and a conservative; and above all, share themajesty and humility of his quarter-century spiritual odyssey.