The Greatest Catherine

The Greatest Catherine: The Life of Catherine Benincasa, Saint of Siena is a biography written by Michael De La Bedoyere. The book is about the life of Catherine Benincasa, who was a prominent figure in the Catholic Church during the 14th century. Catherine was born in Siena, Italy, in 1347, and from a young age, she showed a strong devotion to God. She became a nun at the age of 16 and spent much of her life working to reform the Church and promote peace and unity.The book explores Catherine's life in detail, from her early years as a young girl to her later years as a religious leader. It covers her many accomplishments, including her role in ending the Avignon Papacy and returning the papacy to Rome, and her work in promoting peace during the Hundred Years' War. The book also delves into Catherine's personal life, including her relationship with her family and her spiritual experiences.Overall, The Greatest Catherine provides a comprehensive and engaging look at the life of a remarkable woman who played an important role in the history of the Catholic Church. It is a must-read for anyone interested in religious history or the lives of influential women throughout history.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.