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 20^th 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 20^th 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.

• 41% Latin America
• 24% Europe
• 15% Africa
• 12% Asia
• 7% North America

JOE BIDEN IS ROMAN CATHOLIC.