Following an exotic path into papal history

Pole-dancing teacher writes a book about the deaths of popes

By Joseph P. Kahn

Globe Staff / April 13, 2005

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Wendy Reardon's book ''The Deaths of the Popes" (McFarland & Co.) is a scholarly, encyclopedic review of papal mortality and burial rites from St. Peter the Apostle to John Paul I. Before and during the drama surrounding Pope John Paul II's death on April 2, Reardon's expertise made her a sought-after commentator on local television and radio. She also anchored ... (Full article: 1561 words)