Little is known about Ernest Hemingway’s religious faith. Drawing on archival research and interviews with Hemingway’s family, biographer Mary Claire Kendall paints a portrait that reveals the real Hemingway, and the deep motivations, inspirations, and connections to the Catholic tradition that left an indelible imprint on his life and writing.
For the first time, the 10 great speeches of Benedict XVI's pontificate are collected. From the first homily delivered as soon as he became pope to the last public hearing, these speeches reveal the depth of his theological reflection in simple language that has nourished the faith of millions.
