"Peace be with all of you!" — Pope Leo XIV, May 8, 2025

Pope Leo XIV is the first and most comprehensive introduction to the 267th occupant of the Chair of Saint Peter and the global challenges he faces as he succeeds Pope Francis as Bishop of Rome.

The election of Leo XIV is one of the most surprising historical events in the recent history of the Catholic Church. Through this book, Catholics and all people of good will understand why he was chosen as Bishop of Rome.

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Catholic America is fun! It's captivating! Inspirational! Eye-opening! You simply won't believe it! Which state capital named for a saint was originally called "Pig's Eye"? Where is the tallest baptismal font, standing over thirteen feet tall? Who are the "three holy peas in a pod"?

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Prophet of Hope places Sheen in dialogue with eight of the leading thinkers of his day — John Dewey, H. L. Mencken, Henry Luce, Margaret Mead, B. F. Skinner, Jack Kerouac, Betty Friedan, and Michael Harrington — showing how he confronted the key philosophical, psychological, economic, and societal issues facing the world in his time. Drawing on his radio broadcasts, television show, and writings, this book presents Sheen grappling with the influences that shaped modern culture, including atheism, isolation, cynicism, anxiety, and despair. His prophetic voice of hope still resonates today.

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We live in a culture that inundates us with conflicting opinions and heated debates. Now, more than ever, we need a wise and charitable approach to navigating the controversies all around us. Providentially, we have been blessed with just such a guide in the towering figure of Pope Benedict XVI (Joseph Ratzinger).

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Pray with Us invites us to connect with 365 saints, blesseds, venerables, and servants of God — one for each day of the year. Each day's entry includes a brief biography of the saint and a prayer. This book provides a concise, approachable format for individuals and families to form the habit of daily prayer and to rely more purposefully on the intercession of the saints.

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In Entering Heaven on Earth, Fr. Lawrence Lew, OP, shows you how to decode the signs and symbols found in our churches and to identify the saints depicted in them. This richly illustrated book filled with photographs the author has taken of churches from around the world will help you to see the churches you worship in or visit from a fresh perspective and to remember the true purpose of a church building.

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This book is an invitation to joy, an invitation to discover the little-known daily lives of monks to help us understand the peace that dwells within them. Their confined existence, which one might imagine to be monotonous, is in reality extraordinarily rich.

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Mother Most Powerful reflects on each of the fifty-four titles of Mary found in the Litany of Loreto. As Our Lady's Litany has for centuries, this book will draw you into love and veneration of the Blessed Mother in her titles.

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Let Us Begin highlights the unmatched witness of Francis on how to repair the brokenness of the human heart as well as to restore a world in need of renewal. As Francis realized more than 800 years ago, personal conversion is the key to renewing our Church and our culture.

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Putting pen to paper aids us in organizing our thoughts and wards off distractions, helping us to slow down and calm our restless minds. Praying Like Saint Augustine can help you engage in real, meaningful communication with God and to reflect on God's will for your life.

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God's Superheroes: Amazing Catholic Men, Vol. II highlights another thirty-eight amazing Catholic men, including Saint Damien de Veuster, Saint Francis de Sales, Hugh O'Flaherty, Saint Jean de Brebeuf, Saint José Sánchez del Río, Saint Juan Diego, Saint Philip Neri, Blessed Solanus Casey, and a trio of heroic chaplains: Servant of God Emil Kapaun, Venerable Joseph Lafleur, and Servant of God Vincent Capodanno.

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God's Superheroes: Amazing Catholic Women, Vol. II highlights another thirty-six amazing Catholic women, including Saint Catherine Labouré, Servant of God Chiara Lubich, Saint Faustina, Saint Helena, Servant of God Julia Greeley, Venerable Mary Lange, Saint Mary Magdalene, Saint Rose of Lima, and Saint Teresa de los Andes.

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Written by a Capuchin friar who served as Padre Pio's secretary in 1967, Dearest Soul offers spiritual guidance for every soul in Padre Pio's own words, drawn from those letters. This book illustrates his journey as a prophet of our time, as one who is so similar and yet so different from us. Author Fr. John Aurilia, OFM Cap., shows us the human side of a difficult saint.

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The Treasure of Saint Tarcisius presents children with a model of courage and devotion to the Eucharist, even in the face of persecution. While this story seems to have a very sad ending, Tarcisius shows all of us how to love Jesus in the Eucharist. Incredibly brave Christians like Saint Tarcisius were needed in the early Church, and they are still needed today!

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Con María como modelo, los niños verán cómo cada sí a Dios los prepara para elegirlo una y otra vez y que toda una vida dándole el sí a Dios lleva a la felicidad eterna con Él en el Cielo.

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Based on a true story, The Too-Tall Swiss Guard is a timeless tale that teaches children about courage, generosity, and trusting in God. As readers journey with Andreas, they see how God created each person and all our unique traits for a purpose.

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When Mary Says Yes helps children to connect with Our Lady and see how to imitate her beautiful, virtuous life. In this heartwarming story with charming illustrations, readers learn that saying yes to God is the foundation for holiness and a joyful life of unexpected graces.

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The Miracle of the August Snow retells the legend of the miraculous snowfall that occurred overnight on August 5, 358 in Rome. This story allows young readers to enter into a fun, faith-building account of an apparition of the Blessed Mother, which led to the building of the Church of Santa Maria Maggiore (Saint Mary Major).

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