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Pope Francis’ memoir to be published in January, publisher announces
An Italian publisher announced the global release in January of “Hope,” a book it described as Pope Francis’ autobiography, which the pope apparently planned to have released only after his death.
Beauty and mystery in ‘The Mystical Theology’
In his “The Mystical Theology,” pseudo-Dionysius wrote that “theology is both immense and most small and that the Gospel is broad and great and yet concise” as “the Good Cause of all is expressed with many words and yet with few and is even wordless, for there is no word or knowledge able to express It.”
In Argentina, Opus Dei ‘categorically’ denies allegations it’s involved in human trafficking
Argentine prosecutors issued a request that a formal inquiry be opened into allegations of human trafficking and exploitation made against Opus Dei — accusations the organization has “categorically” denied.
‘Opus’: Prelature describes author’s depiction of events as ‘absolute nonsense’
A new book accusing Opus Dei of dealing in human trafficking, forced labor as well as financial malfeasance by members who held powerful positions in a prominent Spanish bank is “absolute nonsense,” according to the organization.
‘Hannah’s Children’ author Catherine Pakaluk on population decline and the link between large families and faith
Catherine Pakaluk, herself a mother of eight children, takes a deep dive into the stories of the American women choosing to have large families amid the trend of plummeting birth rates.
Radio Interview: Exploring ‘Story of a Soul’
Beginning Oct. 1, Ascension Press offers a 28-day podcast designed to guide listeners through a reading of “Story of a Soul,” the much-loved spiritual autobiography of St. Thérèse of Lisieux. George Matysek talks about the project with one of the hosts of the new podcast, Carmelite Father Michael-Joseph Paris of St. Thérèse.
In new book, Annapolis historian delves into rich history of St. Mary parish
Robert Worden’s new book, “Soldiers of the Cross: Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos and the Catholic Community in Annapolis During the Civil War” (Gatekeeper Press) dives into the complicated history of St. Mary’s during the Civil War.
Detroit author shows a ‘Catholic love story is the best love story’ in debut novel
Author Rebecca W. Martin has debuted her first novel, “Love in the Eternal City” (Chrism Press), a Catholic romance that not only tells the love story between a Swiss Guard and an American expat, but also serves as Martin’s own love letter to the city of Rome.
New book tells the story of 16 Catholic heroes of civil and human rights
The authors of a new book profiling 16 holy men and women who championed civil and human rights want readers to know: You can be a saint.
Radio Interview: The Spiritual Power of the St. Benedict Cross and Medal
The cross and medal of St. Benedict is considered one of the most powerful sacramentals of the Catholic Church. But where did this spiritual object come from, and how did it derive its power?
