By C. Joseph Doyle

Theme: Catholic Saints & Heroes: Models for our Modern Age

Title: Catholic Statesmen of the 20th Century

Joseph reflects on the historical significance of figures like Franco, Salazar, and De Valera, emphasizing their contributions to Catholic leadership. He discusses the renewed interest in historian Hilaire Belloc, particularly his insights on the challenges posed by Islam to Western Christian culture. Doyle notes the difficulties faced by Catholics in the English-speaking world in appreciating their saints and heroes due to a historically anti-Catholic cultural framework.

(From 2002 SBC Conference)

Duration: 1hr48min

File Size: 51 MB