The Catholic Church and the Nation-state

Presenting case studies from sixteen countries on five continents, The Catholic Church and the Nation-State paints a rich portrait of a complex and paradoxical institution whose political role has varied historically and geographically. In this integrated and synthetic collection of essays, outstanding scholars from the United States and abroad examine the Catholic Church's religious, diplomatic, and political actions-both admirable and regrettable-that have shaped, and continue to shape, our world. Book jacket.