American Catholicism in the 21st Century Religion_ Pope Francis Introductory material precedes each of

Introductory material precedes each of the twenty-two divisions and each selection to give readers a historical perspective

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American Catholicism in the 21st Century Religion_ Pope Francis Introductory material precedes each ofDrawn from the 2017 conference of the College Theology Society at Salve Regina College in Rhode Island, this volume includes contributions by prominent academics, ecclesial figures, and social scientists such as Timothy Matovina, Bishop Stephen Blaire of Stockton, CA, and Patricia Wittberg, SC, of the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, among others. These essays are a blend of historical analyses, theological investigations, and literary