Catholics in America(English, Paperback, Carey Patrick W.)

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Catholics in America(English, Paperback, Carey Patrick W.) is written by Carey Patrick W. and published by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 0742562336 (ISBN 10) and 9780742562332 (ISBN 13).

From colonial missions to the Iraq war, Patrick W. Carey details the rich and varied involvement Roman Catholics have had in American political, cultural, and family life. Comprehensive and up-to-date, the paperback edition of Catholics in America: A History includes a new chapter covering the election of Pope Benedict XVI, ongoing investigation of abuse scandals, and increasing tension between traditional Catholic values and the beliefs of modern lay people. Brief biographical sketches of important Church figures and a chronology of key events make this an accessible and invaluable resource for anyone seeking insight into the history and current status of the Catholic Church in America.