The Truth at the Heart of the Lie

In this powerful memoir, James Carroll, a former priest and National Book Award-winning author, delves into the Catholic sexual abuse scandal, examining its roots within the church's power structure. Through a personal journey marked by faith, disillusionment, and renewal, Carroll explores how male supremacy and clericalism have contributed to the crisis, posing challenges even to progressive leadership like that of Pope Francis. By tracing historical influences from the Roman Empire to modern times, he calls for a reform movement grounded in love and rooted in the core principles of Christian belief, urging a transformative approach to the Church's culture.