Walch, Timothy, 1947-

Describes the story of American Catholicism. It chronicles how the nation's largest minorty group has coped with the challenges of practicing in America.

Karol Wojtyla was born in a small Polish town and in October, 1978 he became the first non-Italian pope in 455 years.

Traces the life of the religious leader who made his mark as Pope by calling the Second Vatican Council and by exploring the problems of peace among nations.