Catholicism: A Very Short Introduction

Second Edition

Gerald O'Collins

Very Short Introductions

• Considers the current challenges facing the Catholic Church, such as the recent clerical abuse scandals, and discusses the future directions of Catholicism
• Explains clearly and concisely where the Catholic Church comes from and what it believes and practices
• Discusses how Catholicism has adapted across the centuries to diverse cultural influences, leading it to become one of the world's largest religions
• Part of the Very Short Introductions series - millions of copies sold worldwide