James Carroll‘s deeply personal exploration of what has broken the modern Catholic Church is chronicled in The Truth At The Heart Of The Lie, the most recent in his canon of books critiquing the blessings and limitations of Catholic Christianity.
A former priest himself, Carroll peers into the shadows of deceit and corruption that have shaken his belief system, unearthing the awful truth hidden in the human failings, sins and betrayals of the Church’s hierarchy of bishops and priests. Carroll contends that the Catholic Church and its clergy are at a critical tipping point. Can it and they yet be saved?
Recorded 10/5/2021
What are your personal views on the present Catholic Church; has it failed its followers and if so, how?
Can the Catholic Church ever command respect and authority after the slew of international scandals – is it too late to redeem itself?
James Carroll is author of 21 books, both fiction and non-fiction. His essays and articles have appeared in The New Yorker, Daedalus, The Daily Beast and other publications. He wrote a Boston Globe op-ed column for 23 years.
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