The Greatest Catherine

""The Greatest Catherine: The Life Of Catherine Benincasa, Saint Of Siena"" is a biography written by Michael De La Bedoyere that explores the life of Catherine Benincasa, a 14th-century Italian saint and mystic. The book delves into Catherine's early life as the youngest of 25 children, her religious awakening at the age of six, and her decision to become a nun despite her family's objections. The biography also examines Catherine's role in the political and religious landscape of Italy during her time, including her efforts to end the papal schism, her work as a mediator between warring factions, and her influence on Pope Gregory XI to move the papacy back to Rome from Avignon. De La Bedoyere paints a vivid picture of Catherine's spiritual journey, including her visions, stigmata, and her deep devotion to Jesus Christ. The book also explores Catherine's relationships with other notable figures of her time, including St. Bridget of Sweden and Pope Urban VI. Overall, ""The Greatest Catherine"" provides a comprehensive account of Catherine Benincasa's life and legacy, offering readers a glimpse into the world of medieval Italy and the remarkable woman who became one of its most revered saints.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.