Faith, duty, and leadership across a nation: a firsthand portrait of the church’s role in American public life.
This nonfiction collection presents the speeches and addresses delivered by Francis Satolli, Archbishop of Lepanto and Apostolic Delegate to the United States. Gathered with the blessing of the Holy See, the pages explore the relationship between church authority, secular government, and the moral life of a growing republic. The volume also includes a preface by Cardinal James Gibbons and a biographical sketch of Satolli’s life and mission, offering context for his words and travels from the East to the Pacific.
What you’ll gain from the book:
- Insight into how church and state intertwine in late 19th‑century America and Satolli’s pragmatic approach to harmony.
- Reflections on education, youth, temperance, and the role of religious associations in public life.
- A window into Satolli’s travels and the reception of a Vatican representative across American dioceses.
- A look at the editing and framing of these addresses, and how translation and presentation shaped their reception.
Ideal for readers of Catholic history, American religious history, and anyone interested in the moral debates that shaped the era.