The Roman Catholic Papacy is the longest-living institution in the Western World - and at times one of the most controversial due to the basic doctrines of: Papal Authority, Papal Infallibility and Apostolic Succession. Drawing upon Old and New Testament Scripture, Tradition, and the words of the Early Church Fathers, author and noted Catholic apologist John Salza presents a comprehensive and …

The Liber Pontificalis is an invaluable historical document, cataloging the names and dates of the first 65 Pontiffs of Rome beginning with St. Peter himself. Though of unknown authorship, its antiquity is well established. Modern scholarship has determined that the Liber was probably first compiled in the 6th century AD and continued piecemeal thereafter. This English edition, originally …

An exhaustive and important reference work for every Catholic library! This first volume of the planned  Encyclopedia of Theology and Church from Heder & Herder publishing is the best one-volume reference work on the popes and the papacy. Part one covers every pope and anti-pope; part two discusses the institution of the Vatican and the papacy.    

Sister Mary Ann Walsh, RSM An Inside Look at the End of an Era, the beginning of a New One, and the Future of the Church In this official publication of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, readers are invited to go behind the scenes to better understand the life, death, and legacy of John Paul II; the inner workings of the conclave that elected the new pope; the mind and ministry …

John Paul II: A Life of Grace by Renzo Allegri The facts of Pope John Paul II's life are well known, but the mystery of his unique journey has not always been as clear. The pope himself once said: "In God's plan, nothing happens by chance," and his life bears that out. His narrow escapes from death, starting in boyhood, seem miraculous. The premature deaths of his mother, father and beloved …

John Paul II in the Holy Land: In His Own Words With Christian and Jewish Perspectives by Yehezkel Landau and Michael McGarry edited by Lawrence Boadt, C.S.P.,  and Kevin di Camillo Pope John Paul II was the undisputed leader in fostering Jewish-Christian dialogue for over 25 years. He labored intensely to change the hearts and minds of both sides and was never been afraid to apologize …

John Paul The Great Edited by William Oddie John Paul the Great is a collection of essays by distinguished Catholic writers, each assessing, 25 years after he became Pope, some aspect of Karol Wojtyla's extraordinary achievement. The book establishes clearly that this has been not merely an exceptional pontificate, but one of a handful of epoch-making pontificates in Christian history. …

Peggy Noonan The author brings her sharp observations, acute sensibility, warmth, and wit to the life of the pope and shows the personal effect his journey had upon her and millions of others. Written with heart and depth, this is at once a moving elegy and a brilliant celebration of a man whose life taught others how to live.

JOHN PAUL II Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI) Photos by Giancarlo Giuliani This is a glorious volume from the new Pope Benedict XVI, who pays tribute to his predecessor, mentor and close friend, Pope John Paul II. As Cardinal Ratzinger he was the closest Vatican prelate to John Paul II, working together with him for almost 25 years in the Vatican. When John Paul died, the world saw …

Legacy:  The 10 Greatest Achievements of Pope John Paul II (DVD) Experience the Profound Impact this Pope had on our Church, our Lives, our World. No previous pope has affected humanity like John Paul II, and no other commentator has as complete a grasp of this great pope’s achievements as renowned Catholic scholar and author George Weigel. In this remarkable talk given in …

Legacy:  The 10 Greatest Achievements of Pope John Paul II (CD) Experience the Profound Impact this Pope had on our Church, our Lives, our World. No previous pope has affected humanity like John Paul II, and no other commentator has as complete a grasp of this great pope’s achievements as renowned Catholic scholar and author George Weigel. In this remarkable talk given in Lafayette, …

This new book explores the spiritual vision of Pope Benedict XVI. Though he was a familiar Church leader for many years before becoming pope, there has been little awareness of the spiritual side of Benedict XVI. Now for the first time readers are given a brilliant overview of the Pope’s most inspirational teachings in Let God’s Light Shine Forth . Editor Robert Moynihan offers an …

Meet John XXIII -Joyful Pope and Father to All   By Patricia Treece   "My life must be filled with the love of Jesus, and also with a great outpouring of goodness and sacrifice for individuals and for the whole world." —from Chapter Seven The world loved Pope John XXIII—who could resist his cheerful, affectionate nature?—and he admitted that he was …

For the first time publicly the pontiff describes the moments after he was gravely wounded in 1981, saying he was fearful and in pain but had "a strange feeling of confidence" that he would live. This book is essentially a transcript of conversations he had in Polish with two of his closest friends--translated into English.

Pawel Zuchniewicz An instant best-seller when released in Europe in January, this powerful book describes the life and impact of John Paul II as told by individuals from all over the world who give moving testimonies how they experienced healings through the intercession of Pope John Paul II during his lifetime.  From little children to old age adults, including Cardinals, well-known lay …

Stephen K. Ray and R. Dennis Walters C tholics revere the pope as the head of their Church; but how much do we know about the papacy itself? This guide will lead you to a deep understanding of the Holy Father's office.  Here you'll find answers to common objections to the papacy, a discussion of historically prominent popes, and explanations of terms such as papal infallibility . Each …

A wonderful and fascinating biography of the man who is Pope Benedict XVI - truly a Servant of Truth. Do you know the real Pope Benedict? Journalist Peter Seewald does. After writing an unfair attack on Cardinal Ratzinger, he was urged by Catholic readers to meet with the man he was maligning. He did so—and the result was two book-length interviews, Salt of the Earth and God and the …

A relentless band of propagandists has convinced much of the world that Pope Pius XII and the Catholic Church, in the face of the great moral crisis of the twentieth century, were little more than Nazi lapdogs. The myth of “Hitler’s pope,” however, is grounded not in the facts of history but in the ideological agenda of Pius’s detractors. Given unprecedented access to …

The inside story of how Pope Benedict XVI was elected and where he will take the Catholic Church. On April 18, 2005, the College of Cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church gathered to elect a successor to Pope John Paul II. Faced with several potential candidates, the cardinals made a bold choice, entrusting the Keys of the Kingdom to 78-year-old Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of …