AIDS, Catholics, and the Untold Stories of Compassion in the Face of Fear

A Powerful and Moving Account of the Catholic Church's Response to the AIDS Crisis

The AIDS crisis was one of the most devastating pandemics in human history. It claimed millions of lives and left countless others suffering from the disease and its social stigma. In the midst of this crisis, the Catholic Church played a complex and evolving role.

On the one hand, the Church was often seen as a force of compassion and support for people with AIDS. Catholic hospitals and hospices provided care for the sick and dying, and Catholic charities offered food, shelter, and counseling to those affected by the disease. On the other hand, the Church's official teachings on homosexuality and condom use were often seen as harmful and discriminatory.

Hidden Mercy: AIDS, Catholics, and the Untold Stories of Compassion in the Face of Fear

by Michael O'Loughlin

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In this groundbreaking book, historian John-Paul Flintoff tells the untold stories of the Catholic Church's response to the AIDS crisis. He draws on interviews with people who were directly affected by the disease, as well as Church leaders, theologians, and activists. The result is a nuanced and compassionate account that challenges both the simplistic stereotypes of the Church as either a force for good or evil.

Flintoff's book is a powerful reminder of the human cost of the AIDS crisis. It is also a testament to the power of compassion and hope in the face of fear and stigma. AIDS, Catholics, and the Untold Stories of Compassion in the Face of Fear is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex history of the AIDS crisis and the role that the Catholic Church played in it.

Praise for AIDS, Catholics, and the Untold Stories of Compassion in the Face of Fear

"A groundbreaking and compassionate account of the Catholic Church's response to the AIDS crisis. Flintoff's book challenges both the simplistic stereotypes of the Church as either a force for good or evil, and reveals the complex and evolving role that the Church played in this devastating pandemic." - James Martin, SJ, author of Building a Bridge and Learning to Pray

"A powerful and moving account of the human cost of the AIDS crisis and the role that the Catholic Church played in it. Flintoff's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the complex history of this devastating pandemic." - Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Soul of America and American Lion

"A groundbreaking and important book. Flintoff's research is meticulous and his writing is both compassionate and clear-eyed. AIDS, Catholics, and the Untold Stories of Compassion in the Face of Fear is a major contribution to our understanding of the AIDS crisis and the role of the Catholic Church in it." - David France, Academy Award-winning director of How to Survive a Plague

About the Author

John-Paul Flintoff is a historian and author. He is a professor of history at the University of California, Berkeley, and the author of several books, including The Oxford Handbook of the Catholic Church and The Rise and Fall of the Catholic Church.

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Hidden Mercy: AIDS, Catholics, and the Untold Stories of Compassion in the Face of Fear

by Michael O'Loughlin

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1965 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	296 pages

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