James Hitchcock

American Church

History & Biography

“Russell Shaw marshals a good deal of evidence on behalf of his provocative thesis about the problems of American Catholicism. Even those who do not fully subscribe to that thesis will find the book informative and suggestive.”

Francis

History & Biography

“Though the vast majority of Catholics are exceedingly pleased and edified by the love, simplicity, joy, and spiritual depth of Pope Francis, some press reports have criticized him for his "lack of response" to the terrible dictatorship of Jorge Redondo in Argentina, while others have complained about his stands on gay parenting and the life issues. In his timely biography of Pope Francis, Vatican insider Andrea Tornielli, has exposed the shallowness of these criticisms by giving a fair, objective and far more complete report of Archbishop Bergoglio's interaction with the dictatorship of Argentina (as well as its victims). He also presents the theological, sociopolitical, cultural, and spiritual depth with which Pope Francis treats marriage, the culture of life, social justice, and the preferential option for the poor. As I moved through this biography, I began to appreciate the depth and complexity of Pope Francis -- a soul imbued with learning, compassion, intelligence, and wisdom, originating out of a profound love for Christ and a desire to serve him in every way possible-a true son of St. Ignatius who provided the world with a similar example, devotion and love." -- Fr. Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., President, Magis Institute, Author, Ten Universal Principles: A Brief Philosophy of the Life Issues "Catholics and others eager to know all they can about Pope Francis will learn a great deal from Andrea Tornielli's first-person account.”

Orestes A. Brownson

History & Biography

“A balanced and incisive discussion of a major figure in American Catholic intellectual history.”

The Maid of Orleans

History & Biography

“There have been many books about Joan of Arc, but none surpass this study by a Swedish biographer in its recreation of Joan's milieu, the vividness of its narrative, and its sensitive understanding of the mystery of her life and death.”

When Hitler Took Austria

History & Biography

“Kurt von Schuschnigg, the Austrian chancellor from 1934 to 1938, along with members of his family, "had to pay a high price for his resistance to the evil of tyranny.... I am profoundly grateful to Janet von Schuschnigg for this contribution to an American understanding of Austria's history during this period." From the Foreword by Christoph Cardinal Schönborn, Archbishop of Vienna, Austria p>"This is a graphic and dramatic first-person account of a crucial period in modern history. It is both riveting and inspiring.”

Why Humanae Vitae Was Right

Ethics, Culture & Social Issues

“A superb collection of articles on every aspect of the encyclical and the issues that followed from it. This will be a major contribution to insuring that the whole question gets the attention it so crucially needs.”