This book might appeal to Catholics interested in a blend of U.S. presidential history, U.S. church history and the universal Catholic Church — present and future.
Book explores intersecting thoughts of Pope Francis, President Biden
From one shepherd to another: A Salvadoran bishop honors St. Romero in book
Bishop collects stories that narrate the soft side of St. Romero in the agricultural diocese in northern El Salvador.
Author brings St. Clare of Assisi out from shadow of St. Francis
Author brings a woman’s sense of perspective, a journalist’s nose for a story, as well as a scholar’s thoroughness to Clare of Assisi.
Woman honors Year of St. Joseph with new book on Jesus’ foster father
With Pope Francis having declared this the Year of St. Joseph through Dec. 8, fresh interest has been generated in the foster father of Jesus.
Prayer collections offer thoughts for myriad occasions
Some recently published books can help people retain their core Catholic identity when opportunities for parish involvement are hampered by the pandemic and the need for social distancing.
Former CIA director recalls how Catholic upbringing influenced career
A principal theme of “Undaunted,” the engaging memoir of former CIA director John O. Brennan, is that a sound Catholic education gave him the moral fiber that could turn into his armor and shield in government service.
Three new books explain pope’s approach to facing world’s tribulations
New books by Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of over 1 billion Catholics and a worldwide leader, provide guidance and encouragement for readers.
Every page worth reading in new book on prayer
“In 18 chapters, ‘Learning to Pray’ addresses one prayer-related topic after another, and in the end the reader can’t help but be well-informed about the meaning and practice of personal — not liturgical — prayer.”