Catholics

In focus: Catholics in Northern Ireland, tensions in Nicaragua, Church workers kidnapped in Cameroon

In most election cycles, there may be 30 to 50 new members of Congress. For 2019, there are 89 — and a 90th may yet be headed for Capitol Hill based on how a disputed House election in North Carolina plays out.

Peter Kreeft, author of “Catholics and Protestants: What Can We Learn from Each Other,” presents the stereotypes and caricatures we Catholics and Protestants tend to have of each others’ beliefs and practices. He interlaces his discussion with parables, “comic relief” and metaphors.

Recent improvement in relationships between the two Christian groups, enhanced largely through ongoing ecumenical dialogue, have alleviated (if not eliminated) the challenges that have faced Catholics and Lutherans for half a millennium.

In this excellent, well-written and highly readable book, Russell Shaw presents the stories of 15 famous Catholics.