KEY SELLING POINTS
CATEGORY: Religion/Christianity/Catholicism/Memoir
AUDIENCE: Catholics/Religious History Buffs/Readers of Interesting Memoir & Biography
WHY-TO-BUY: Both the rich memoir of a "poor country priest" - who grew-up in the Bronx! - who forged deep and meaningful friendships with many of the most important religious figures in the Catholic Church, and a history of modern Catholicism and faith as seen through the eyes of a man who was a personal witness to events and changes of the 20th Century that continue to shape the Church and the world.
- One of the few people in history who have known & even been personal friends w/ SIX (6!) Popes AND Mother Teresa!
- Rags to Rich FAITH story AND a history of the major people & moments in the Catholic Church in the 20th Century.
- VERY CONNECTED author in both Catholic Church & Politics.
- Author will get MANY BIG NAME endorsements in the religious & political worlds.
- $50K NEWSMAX MARKETING CAMPAIGN
FUN FACT(S): Monsignor Franco was friends with 3(!) Saints...but when they were just regular people/Popes.
There are an estimated 1.2 billion Roman Catholics in the world, according to Vatican figures. More than 40% of the world's Catholics live in Latin America - but Africa has seen the biggest growth in Catholic congregations in recent years.- 41% Latin America
- 24% Europe
- 15% Africa
- 12% Asia
- 7% North America
JOE BIDEN IS ROMAN CATHOLIC.