Routledge - The Catholic Church and Soviet Russia, 1917-39

Explore a detailed historical account of the complex relationship between the Catholic Church and the Soviet Union. Based on extensive research from both Russian and Vatican archives, this volume covers the period from the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 to the death of Pope Pius XI in 1939. This book examines the historical animosity between the Orthodox and Catholic churches and the movement toward reconciliation between them. It provides a deep look at Soviet efforts to eradicate religion and promote atheist international communism on a global scale. Readers will gain a clear understanding of how the Catholic Church attempted to survive during this era of intense religious and political pressure. Part of the Routledge Religion, Society and Government in Eastern Europe and the Former Soviet States series, this work serves as a vital resource for students and historians interested in European history and the impact of communism on religious institutions.