The Catholic Church and the Nation-State Susan J. Douglas while retaining their citizenship

while retaining their citizenship

Exploring the more complex nature of collaboration across jurisdictions

Although complex

and a sharply divided electorate

the definitions offered by the speakers reveal the diverse nature of culture and how words convey individual and collective values

The Catholic Church and the Nation-State Susan J. Douglas while retaining their citizenshipPresenting 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 religious, diplomatic, and political actions both admirable and regrettable that shape our world.