SettingsRoman Catholic writers
Adrian Fortescue (priest)
Adrian Fortescue (14 January 1874 – 11 February 1923) was a Roman Catholic priest and Englishman who was an influential liturgist, artist, calligrapher, composer, polyglot, amateur photographer,...
Adrian Fortescue (14 January 1874 – 11 February 1923) was a Roman Catholic priest and Englishman who was an influential liturgist, artist, calligrapher, composer, polyglot, amateur photographer,...
Agnolo di Tura
Agnolo de Tura (14th Century) was a chronicler from Siena, Italy.
Agnolo de Tura (14th Century) was a chronicler from Siena, Italy.
Alberto de Angelis
Alberto de Angelis was an Italian writer mostly remembered for writing a biography of Domenico Mustafà, entitled Domenico Mustafa - La Cappella Sistina e la Società Musicale Romana.
Alberto de Angelis was an Italian writer mostly remembered for writing a biography of Domenico Mustafà, entitled Domenico Mustafa - La Cappella Sistina e la Società Musicale Romana.
Alessandro Manzoni
Alessandro Francesco Tommaso Manzoni (7 March 1785 – 22 May 1873) was an Italian poet and novelist.
Alessandro Francesco Tommaso Manzoni (7 March 1785 – 22 May 1873) was an Italian poet and novelist.
Alexa Suelzer
Sister Alexa Suelzer, SP, is an author, educator and theologian known for her Old Testament criticism.
Sister Alexa Suelzer, SP, is an author, educator and theologian known for her Old Testament criticism.
Alexander Pope
Alexander Pope was an 18th-century English poet, best known for his satirical verse and for his translation of Homer.
Alexander Pope was an 18th-century English poet, best known for his satirical verse and for his translation of Homer.
Alfred Döblin
Alfred Döblin was a German novelist, essayist, and doctor, best known for his novel Berlin Alexanderplatz.
Alfred Döblin was a German novelist, essayist, and doctor, best known for his novel Berlin Alexanderplatz.
Alfred Noyes
Alfred Noyes was an English poet, best known for his ballads, "The Highwayman" and "The Barrel-Organ".
Alfred Noyes was an English poet, best known for his ballads, "The Highwayman" and "The Barrel-Organ".
Alice Meynell
Alice Christiana Gertrude Thompson Meynell (22 September 1847 - 27 November 1922) was an English writer, editor, critic, and suffragist, now remembered mainly as a poet.
Alice Christiana Gertrude Thompson Meynell (22 September 1847 - 27 November 1922) was an English writer, editor, critic, and suffragist, now remembered mainly as a poet.
Allen Tate
John Orley Allen Tate was an American poet, essayist, social commentator, and Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress from 1943 to 1944.
John Orley Allen Tate was an American poet, essayist, social commentator, and Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress from 1943 to 1944.
Almeida Garrett
João Baptista da Silva Leitão de Almeida Garrett, Viscount of Almeida Garrett was a Portuguese poet, playwright, novelist and politician.
João Baptista da Silva Leitão de Almeida Garrett, Viscount of Almeida Garrett was a Portuguese poet, playwright, novelist and politician.
Alois Grimm
Alois Grimm (* October 24, 1886 in Külsheim, Germany, † hanged September 11, 1944 in Brandenburg-Görden) was a Jesuit priest, Patristic scholar, educator, and victim of Nazi religious hostility.
Alois Grimm (* October 24, 1886 in Külsheim, Germany, † hanged September 11, 1944 in Brandenburg-Görden) was a Jesuit priest, Patristic scholar, educator, and victim of Nazi religious hostility.
Alois Musil
Alois Musil (June 30, 1868 in Rychtářov, Vyškov - April 12, 1944, Otryby, Soběšín) was a Czech theologist, orientalist, explorer and writer.
Alois Musil (June 30, 1868 in Rychtářov, Vyškov - April 12, 1944, Otryby, Soběšín) was a Czech theologist, orientalist, explorer and writer.
Alphie McCourt
Alphonsus Joseph "Alphie" McCourt (born 29 July 1940) is an Irish-American writer.
Alphonsus Joseph "Alphie" McCourt (born 29 July 1940) is an Irish-American writer.
Amy Welborn
Amy Welborn (born July 17, 1960, Bloomington, Indiana) is an American Roman Catholic writer and activist, as well as a public speaker.
Amy Welborn (born July 17, 1960, Bloomington, Indiana) is an American Roman Catholic writer and activist, as well as a public speaker.
Andrija Zmajević
Andrija Zmajević (late July 1628, Perast, Most Serene Republic of Venice-7 September 1694, Perast, Republic of Venice) was a distinguished Serbian Baroque poet and contributor to the Roman Catho...
Andrija Zmajević (late July 1628, Perast, Most Serene Republic of Venice-7 September 1694, Perast, Republic of Venice) was a distinguished Serbian Baroque poet and contributor to the Roman Catho...
André Bazin
André Bazin (18 April 1918 – 11 November 1958) was a renowned and influential French film critic and film theorist.
André Bazin (18 April 1918 – 11 November 1958) was a renowned and influential French film critic and film theorist.
Anna Haycraft
Anna Haycraft was an English writer and essayist who wrote under the nom de plume Alice Thomas Ellis.
Anna Haycraft was an English writer and essayist who wrote under the nom de plume Alice Thomas Ellis.
Anne Catherine Emmerich
Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich (Anna Katharina Emmerick) (September 8, 1774 – February 9, 1824) was a Roman Catholic Augustinian nun, stigmatic, mystic, visionary and ecstatic.
Blessed Anne Catherine Emmerich (Anna Katharina Emmerick) (September 8, 1774 – February 9, 1824) was a Roman Catholic Augustinian nun, stigmatic, mystic, visionary and ecstatic.
Anthony Boucher
Anthony Boucher (born William Anthony Parker White) (August 21, 1911 – April 29, 1968) was an American science fiction editor and author of mystery novels and short stories.
Anthony Boucher (born William Anthony Parker White) (August 21, 1911 – April 29, 1968) was an American science fiction editor and author of mystery novels and short stories.
Anthony Burgess
John Burgess Wilson – who published under the pen name Anthony Burgess – was an English author, poet, playwright, composer, linguist, translator and critic.
John Burgess Wilson – who published under the pen name Anthony Burgess – was an English author, poet, playwright, composer, linguist, translator and critic.
Anthony Maas
Anthony John Maas (1859–1927) was a noted catholic exegete, or writer of critical interpretation of scripture.
Anthony John Maas (1859–1927) was a noted catholic exegete, or writer of critical interpretation of scripture.
Anthony Rhodes
Anthony Rhodes was a British writer of memoirs, novels, travelogues, reviews and histories.
Anthony Rhodes was a British writer of memoirs, novels, travelogues, reviews and histories.
Antonia Fraser
Dame Antonia Margaret Caroline Fraser, DBE (born 27 August 1932), née Pakenham, is an Anglo-Irish author of history, novels, biographies and detective fiction, best known as Lady Antoni...
Dame Antonia Margaret Caroline Fraser, DBE (born 27 August 1932), née Pakenham, is an Anglo-Irish author of history, novels, biographies and detective fiction, best known as Lady Antoni...
Antonio Santarelli (Jesuit)
Antonio Santarelli was an Italian Jesuit.
Antonio Santarelli was an Italian Jesuit.
Arnold Lunn
Sir Arnold Henry Moore Lunn (18 April 1888 – 2 June 1974) was a famous skier, mountaineer and writer.
Sir Arnold Henry Moore Lunn (18 April 1888 – 2 June 1974) was a famous skier, mountaineer and writer.
Arthur Preuss
Arthur Preuss was an American journalist, editor and writer.
Arthur Preuss was an American journalist, editor and writer.
Auberon Waugh
Auberon Alexander Waugh was a British author and journalist, son of the novelist Evelyn Waugh.
Auberon Alexander Waugh was a British author and journalist, son of the novelist Evelyn Waugh.
Austen Ivereigh
Austen Ivereigh is a Roman Catholic journalist, commentator and campaigner.
Austen Ivereigh is a Roman Catholic journalist, commentator and campaigner.
Baltasar Gracián
Baltasar Gracián y Morales, SJ (January 8, 1601 – December 6, 1658) was a Spanish Jesuit and baroque prose writer.
Baltasar Gracián y Morales, SJ (January 8, 1601 – December 6, 1658) was a Spanish Jesuit and baroque prose writer.
Baptista Mantuanus
Baptista Spagnuoli Mantuanus was an Italian Carmelite reformer, humanist, and poet.
Baptista Spagnuoli Mantuanus was an Italian Carmelite reformer, humanist, and poet.
Barbara Ward
Barbara Mary Ward (23 May 1914 – 31 May 1981), in later life Baroness Jackson of Lodsworth, was a British economist and writer interested in the problems of developing countries.
Barbara Mary Ward (23 May 1914 – 31 May 1981), in later life Baroness Jackson of Lodsworth, was a British economist and writer interested in the problems of developing countries.
Bartolomé de las Casas
Bartolomé de las Casas O.P. was a 16th-century Spanish historian, social reformer and Dominican friar.
Bartolomé de las Casas O.P. was a 16th-century Spanish historian, social reformer and Dominican friar.
Bede Griffiths
Bede Griffiths OSB Cam (17 December 1906 – 13 May 1993), born Alan Richard Griffiths and also known, by the end of his life, as Swami Dayananda ("bliss of compassion"), was a B...
Bede Griffiths OSB Cam (17 December 1906 – 13 May 1993), born Alan Richard Griffiths and also known, by the end of his life, as Swami Dayananda ("bliss of compassion"), was a B...
Ben F. Meyer
Ben Meyer (1927–1995) studied with the Jesuits, his studies taking him to California, Strasbourg, Göttingen, and Rome, where he received his doctorate from the Universita Gregoriana in 1965.
Ben Meyer (1927–1995) studied with the Jesuits, his studies taking him to California, Strasbourg, Göttingen, and Rome, where he received his doctorate from the Universita Gregoriana in 1965.
Benedict Groeschel
Benedict Joseph Groeschel, CFR is a Catholic priest, retreat master, author, psychologist, activist and host of the television talk program Sunday Night Prime with Father Benedict Groeschel,...
Benedict Joseph Groeschel, CFR is a Catholic priest, retreat master, author, psychologist, activist and host of the television talk program Sunday Night Prime with Father Benedict Groeschel,...
Bernadette Roberts
Bernadette Roberts (born 1931) is a former Carmelite nun and a contemplative in the Catholic tradition.
Bernadette Roberts (born 1931) is a former Carmelite nun and a contemplative in the Catholic tradition.
Bernard Orchard
Dom Bernard Orchard OSB MA (born 3 May 1910 — died 28 November 2006) was an English Roman Catholic Benedictine monk, headmaster and biblical scholar.
Dom Bernard Orchard OSB MA (born 3 May 1910 — died 28 November 2006) was an English Roman Catholic Benedictine monk, headmaster and biblical scholar.
Blaise Pascal
Blaise Pascal (; 19 June 1623 – 19 August 1662), was a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Catholic philosopher.
Blaise Pascal (; 19 June 1623 – 19 August 1662), was a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Catholic philosopher.
Bonnie Hunt
Bonnie Lynne Hunt is an American actress, comedian, writer, director, television producer and daytime television host.
Bonnie Lynne Hunt is an American actress, comedian, writer, director, television producer and daytime television host.
Brainard Cheney
Brainard Cheney (June 3, 1900 – January 15, 1990) was a novelist, playwright and essayist from Georgia associated primarily with the literary movement known as the Agrarians.
Brainard Cheney (June 3, 1900 – January 15, 1990) was a novelist, playwright and essayist from Georgia associated primarily with the literary movement known as the Agrarians.
Brian Harrison (theologian)
Brian Harrison OS (born 1945 in Sydney, Australia) is an Australian-born Roman Catholic priest and theologian.
Brian Harrison OS (born 1945 in Sydney, Australia) is an Australian-born Roman Catholic priest and theologian.
Brian Moore (novelist)
Brian Moore (first name ; 25 August 1921 – 11 January 1999) was a Northern Irish novelist and screenwriter who emigrated to Canada and later lived in the United States.
Brian Moore (first name ; 25 August 1921 – 11 January 1999) was a Northern Irish novelist and screenwriter who emigrated to Canada and later lived in the United States.
Bruce Marshall
Lieutenant-Colonel Claude Cunningham Bruce Marshall, known as Bruce Marshall (24 June 1899 – 18 June 1987) was a prolific Scottish writer who wrote fiction and non-fiction books on a wide ...
Lieutenant-Colonel Claude Cunningham Bruce Marshall, known as Bruce Marshall (24 June 1899 – 18 June 1987) was a prolific Scottish writer who wrote fiction and non-fiction books on a wide ...
Camilo Castelo Branco
Camilo Ferreira Botelho Castelo-Branco,1st Viscount de Correia Botelho (; March 16, 1825 – June 1, 1890), was a prolific Portuguese writer of the 19th century, having produced over 2...
Camilo Ferreira Botelho Castelo-Branco,1st Viscount de Correia Botelho (; March 16, 1825 – June 1, 1890), was a prolific Portuguese writer of the 19th century, having produced over 2...
Carlos Sommervogel
Carlos Sommervogel (8 January 1834 – 4 March 1902) was a French Jesuit scholar.
Carlos Sommervogel (8 January 1834 – 4 March 1902) was a French Jesuit scholar.
Caryll Houselander
Caryll Houselander was lay Roman Catholic ecclesiastical artist, mystic, popular religious writer and poet.
Caryll Houselander was lay Roman Catholic ecclesiastical artist, mystic, popular religious writer and poet.
Cathal O'Byrne
Cathal O'Byrne (English Charles Byrne) (1867 – August 1, 1957) was an Irish singer, poet and writer.
Cathal O'Byrne (English Charles Byrne) (1867 – August 1, 1957) was an Irish singer, poet and writer.
Catherine Doherty
Ekaterina Fyodorovna Kolyschkine Doherty, better known as Catherine Doherty, CM was a social activist and foundress of the Madonna House Apostolate.
Ekaterina Fyodorovna Kolyschkine Doherty, better known as Catherine Doherty, CM was a social activist and foundress of the Madonna House Apostolate.
Cecil Chesterton
Cecil Edward Chesterton (November 12, 1879 – December 6, 1918) was an English journalist and political commentator, known particularly for his role as editor of The New Witness from 1912 to ...
Cecil Edward Chesterton (November 12, 1879 – December 6, 1918) was an English journalist and political commentator, known particularly for his role as editor of The New Witness from 1912 to ...
Charles O'Conor (priest)
Charles O'Conor (1764 – 1828) was an Irish priest and historical author.
Charles O'Conor (1764 – 1828) was an Irish priest and historical author.
Charles Plisnier
Charles Plisnier (1896 – 1952) was a Belgian writer from Wallonia.
Charles Plisnier (1896 – 1952) was a Belgian writer from Wallonia.
Charles Péguy
Charles Péguy (January 7, 1873 – September 4, 1914) was a noted French poet, essayist, and editor.
Charles Péguy (January 7, 1873 – September 4, 1914) was a noted French poet, essayist, and editor.
Charles Stanton Devas
Charles Stanton Devas (b. Woodside, Old Windsor, England, of Protestant parents, 26 August 1848; died 6 November 1906) was a political economist.
Charles Stanton Devas (b. Woodside, Old Windsor, England, of Protestant parents, 26 August 1848; died 6 November 1906) was a political economist.
Christina Ebner
Sister Christina Ebner, O.P., (also Christine), (26 March 1277 – 27 December 1356) was a German Dominican nun, writer and mystic.
Sister Christina Ebner, O.P., (also Christine), (26 March 1277 – 27 December 1356) was a German Dominican nun, writer and mystic.
Christopher Dawson
Christopher Henry Dawson (12 October 1889, Hay Castle – 25 May 1970, Budleigh Salterton) was a British independent scholar, who wrote many books on cultural history and Christendom.
Christopher Henry Dawson (12 October 1889, Hay Castle – 25 May 1970, Budleigh Salterton) was a British independent scholar, who wrote many books on cultural history and Christendom.
Christopher Derrick
Christopher Hugh Derrick (12 June 1921–2 October 2007) was an author, reviewer, publisher's reader and lecturer.
Christopher Hugh Derrick (12 June 1921–2 October 2007) was an author, reviewer, publisher's reader and lecturer.
Christopher Jamison
Christopher Jamison OSB is a Benedictine monk and former Abbot of Worth Abbey in West Sussex, England.
Christopher Jamison OSB is a Benedictine monk and former Abbot of Worth Abbey in West Sussex, England.
Claude-Charles Dallet
Claude-Charles Dallet (1829–1878) was a Catholic missionary who is best known for his work, The History of the Church of Korea (Histoire de l'Église de Corée).
Claude-Charles Dallet (1829–1878) was a Catholic missionary who is best known for his work, The History of the Church of Korea (Histoire de l'Église de Corée).
Claude-François-Alexandre Houtteville
Claude François Alexandre Houtteville (1686, Paris - 9 November 1742, Paris) was a French churchman and religious writer.
Claude François Alexandre Houtteville (1686, Paris - 9 November 1742, Paris) was a French churchman and religious writer.
Clemens Brentano
Clemens Brentano, or Klemens Brentano (September 9, 1778 – July 28, 1842) was a German poet and novelist.
Clemens Brentano, or Klemens Brentano (September 9, 1778 – July 28, 1842) was a German poet and novelist.
Conan O'Brien
Conan Christopher O'Brien is an American television host, comedian, writer, producer and performer.
Conan Christopher O'Brien is an American television host, comedian, writer, producer and performer.
Coventry Patmore
Coventry Kersey Dighton Patmore (23 July 1823 - 26 November 1896) was an English poet and critic best known for The Angel in the House, his narrative poem about an ideal happy marriage.
Coventry Kersey Dighton Patmore (23 July 1823 - 26 November 1896) was an English poet and critic best known for The Angel in the House, his narrative poem about an ideal happy marriage.
Cyprian Norwid
Cyprian Kamil Norwid, a.k.a. Cyprian Konstanty Norwid is a nationally esteemed Polish poet, dramatist, painter, and sculptor.
Cyprian Kamil Norwid, a.k.a. Cyprian Konstanty Norwid is a nationally esteemed Polish poet, dramatist, painter, and sculptor.
Czesław Miłosz
Czesław Miłosz (; 30 June 1911 – 14 August 2004) was a Polish poet, prose writer and translator of Lithuanian origin.
Czesław Miłosz (; 30 June 1911 – 14 August 2004) was a Polish poet, prose writer and translator of Lithuanian origin.
Dan Goggin
Dan Goggin (born on May 31, 1943 in Alma, Michigan) is an American writer, composer, and lyricist for musical theatre.
Dan Goggin (born on May 31, 1943 in Alma, Michigan) is an American writer, composer, and lyricist for musical theatre.
Daniel-Rops
Daniel-Rops, French writer and historian whose real name was Henri Petiot.
Daniel-Rops, French writer and historian whose real name was Henri Petiot.
Dante Alighieri
Durante degli Alighieri, mononymously referred to as Dante (, ; ; c1265–1321), was an Italian poet, prose writer, literary theorist, moral philosopher, and political thinker.
Durante degli Alighieri, mononymously referred to as Dante (, ; ; c1265–1321), was an Italian poet, prose writer, literary theorist, moral philosopher, and political thinker.
David Carlin
David R. Carlin, Jr. (born 1938) is a politician and sociologist.
David R. Carlin, Jr. (born 1938) is a politician and sociologist.
David Jones (poet)
David Jones CH (1 November 1895 – 28 October 1974) was both an artist and one of the most important first generation British modernist poets.
David Jones CH (1 November 1895 – 28 October 1974) was both an artist and one of the most important first generation British modernist poets.
David Mathew (bishop)
David James Mathew (15 January 1902 - 12 December 1975) was an English Roman Catholic bishop and historian.
David James Mathew (15 January 1902 - 12 December 1975) was an English Roman Catholic bishop and historian.
David Mills (editor)
David Mills is an American editor and writer who is known for his work within Christian media.
David Mills is an American editor and writer who is known for his work within Christian media.
David Scott (author)
David Scott is an author with a special interest in religion and culture.
David Scott is an author with a special interest in religion and culture.
Dennis O'Neil
Dennis J. "Denny" O'Neil is an American comic book writer and editor, principally for Marvel Comics and DC Comics in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, and Group Editor for the Batman family of...
Dennis J. "Denny" O'Neil is an American comic book writer and editor, principally for Marvel Comics and DC Comics in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s, and Group Editor for the Batman family of...
Dinesh D'Souza
Dinesh D'Souza (: born April 25, 1961) is an author and public speaker and a former Robert and Karen Rishwain Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.
Dinesh D'Souza (: born April 25, 1961) is an author and public speaker and a former Robert and Karen Rishwain Research Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University.
Donald E. Westlake
Donald Edwin Westlake (July 12, 1933 – December 31, 2008) was an American writer, with over a hundred novels and non-fiction books to his credit.
Donald Edwin Westlake (July 12, 1933 – December 31, 2008) was an American writer, with over a hundred novels and non-fiction books to his credit.
Edith Sitwell
Dame Edith Louisa Sitwell DBE (7 September 1887 – 9 December 1964) was a British poet and critic.
Dame Edith Louisa Sitwell DBE (7 September 1887 – 9 December 1964) was a British poet and critic.
Edmond Paris
Edmond Paris, is a renowned author of Secret History of the Jesuits, The Vatican against Europe, Convert...or Die, Genocide in satellite Croatia : 1941-1945, Linienschiffe des 18.Jahrhunderts, a...
Edmond Paris, is a renowned author of Secret History of the Jesuits, The Vatican against Europe, Convert...or Die, Genocide in satellite Croatia : 1941-1945, Linienschiffe des 18.Jahrhunderts, a...
Edward Roberts Moore
The Rt. Rev. Edward Roberts Moore (1894–1952) was a Roman Catholic priest, professor, social worker and author.
The Rt. Rev. Edward Roberts Moore (1894–1952) was a Roman Catholic priest, professor, social worker and author.
Eileen Egan
Eileen Egan (1912–2000) was a journalist, Roman Catholic pacifist and activist, and co-founder of the Catholic peace group, American PAX Association and its successor Pax Christi-USA, the Americ...
Eileen Egan (1912–2000) was a journalist, Roman Catholic pacifist and activist, and co-founder of the Catholic peace group, American PAX Association and its successor Pax Christi-USA, the Americ...
Eleanor Taylor Bland
Eleanor Taylor Bland (December 31, 1944 – June 2, 2010) was an African American writer of crime fiction.
Eleanor Taylor Bland (December 31, 1944 – June 2, 2010) was an African American writer of crime fiction.
Elena Maria Vidal
Elena Maria Vidal (born 1962) is a historical novelist and noted blogger living in Easton, Maryland.
Elena Maria Vidal (born 1962) is a historical novelist and noted blogger living in Easton, Maryland.
Elisabeth Langgässer
Elisabeth Langgässer (February 23, 1899 in Alzey; † July 25, 1950 in Karlsruhe) was a German author and teacher.
Elisabeth Langgässer (February 23, 1899 in Alzey; † July 25, 1950 in Karlsruhe) was a German author and teacher.
Elizabeth Herbert, Baroness Herbert of Lea
Elizabeth Herbert, née Mary Elizabeth Ashe à Court-Repington, Baroness Herbert of Lea (b.
Elizabeth Herbert, née Mary Elizabeth Ashe à Court-Repington, Baroness Herbert of Lea (b.
Elizabeth Jennings
Elizabeth Jennings was an English poet.
Elizabeth Jennings was an English poet.
Ellen Gable
Ellen Gable (born 1959) is an American author of Catholic fiction.
Ellen Gable (born 1959) is an American author of Catholic fiction.
Ellen Tarry
Ellen Tarry (September 26, 1906 – September 23, 2008) was an African-American author of literature for children and young adults.
Ellen Tarry (September 26, 1906 – September 23, 2008) was an African-American author of literature for children and young adults.
Emilie de Rodat
Emilie de Rodat (September 6, 1787 – September 19, 1852) was the founder of a French female order and a mystic.
Emilie de Rodat (September 6, 1787 – September 19, 1852) was the founder of a French female order and a mystic.
Emmanuel Mounier
Emmanuel Mounier was a French philosopher.
Emmanuel Mounier was a French philosopher.
Erich Maria Remarque
Erich Maria Remarque, born Erich Paul Remark, was a German author, best known for his novel, All Quiet on the Western Front.
Erich Maria Remarque, born Erich Paul Remark, was a German author, best known for his novel, All Quiet on the Western Front.
Ernest Dowson
Ernest Christopher Dowson, born in Lee, London, was an English poet, novelist and writer of short stories, associated with the Decadent movement.
Ernest Christopher Dowson, born in Lee, London, was an English poet, novelist and writer of short stories, associated with the Decadent movement.
Eugenio Espejo
Francisco Javier Eugenio de Santa Cruz y Espejo (Royal Audiencia of Quito, 1747–1795) was a medical pioneer, writer and lawyer of mestizo origin in colonial Ecuador.
Francisco Javier Eugenio de Santa Cruz y Espejo (Royal Audiencia of Quito, 1747–1795) was a medical pioneer, writer and lawyer of mestizo origin in colonial Ecuador.
Evelyn Waugh
Arthur Evelyn St. John Waugh (28 October 1903 10 April 1966), known as Evelyn Waugh, was an English writer of novels, travel books and biographies.
Arthur Evelyn St. John Waugh (28 October 1903 10 April 1966), known as Evelyn Waugh, was an English writer of novels, travel books and biographies.
F. A. Forbes
F. A. Forbes (1869-1936) was the nom de plume of Mother Frances Alice Monica Forbes, RSCJ, a sister of the Society of the Sacred Heart, Scotland.
F. A. Forbes (1869-1936) was the nom de plume of Mother Frances Alice Monica Forbes, RSCJ, a sister of the Society of the Sacred Heart, Scotland.
Ferdinand Brunetière
Ferdinand Brunetière (19 July 1849 – 9 December 1906) was a French writer and critic.
Ferdinand Brunetière (19 July 1849 – 9 December 1906) was a French writer and critic.
Frances Margaret Taylor
Frances Margaret Taylor, whose religious name was Mother Magdalen of the Sacred Heart (b.
Frances Margaret Taylor, whose religious name was Mother Magdalen of the Sacred Heart (b.
Francesc Eiximenis
Francesc Eiximenis was a Franciscan Catalan writer that lived in the XIVth century Crown of Aragon.
Francesc Eiximenis was a Franciscan Catalan writer that lived in the XIVth century Crown of Aragon.
Francis Baldwin
Francis Baldwin (January 1, 1520, at Arras - October 24, 1573, at Paris) was a jurist prominent as first a friend and then opponent of John Calvin.
Francis Baldwin (January 1, 1520, at Arras - October 24, 1573, at Paris) was a jurist prominent as first a friend and then opponent of John Calvin.
Francis of Assisi
Saint Francis of Assisi (born Giovanni Francesco di Bernardone; 1181/1182October 3, 1226) was an Italian Catholic friar and preacher.
Saint Francis of Assisi (born Giovanni Francesco di Bernardone; 1181/1182October 3, 1226) was an Italian Catholic friar and preacher.
Francis Ripley
Canon Francis Joseph Ripley (26 August 1912 - 7 January 1998) was a Roman Catholic priest in London, England.
Canon Francis Joseph Ripley (26 August 1912 - 7 January 1998) was a Roman Catholic priest in London, England.
Francis Stuart
Henry Francis Montgomery Stuart was an Irish writer.
Henry Francis Montgomery Stuart was an Irish writer.
Francis Xavier Lasance
The Reverend Francis Xavier Lasance F. X. Lasance
Born January 24, 1860; died December 11, 1946 was an American priest and noted writer of Roman Catholic devotional works.
The Reverend Francis Xavier Lasance F. X. Lasance
Born January 24, 1860; died December 11, 1946 was an American priest and noted writer of Roman Catholic devotional works.
Francisco de Vitoria
Francisco de Vitoria, OP was a Spanish Renaissance Roman Catholic philosopher, theologian and jurist, founder of the tradition in philosophy known as the School of Salamanca, noted especially fo...
Francisco de Vitoria, OP was a Spanish Renaissance Roman Catholic philosopher, theologian and jurist, founder of the tradition in philosophy known as the School of Salamanca, noted especially fo...
Frank McCourt
Francis "Frank" McCourt was an Irish-American teacher and Pulitzer Prize–winning writer, best known as the author of Angela's Ashes, an award-winning, tragicomic memoir of the misery and squ...
Francis "Frank" McCourt was an Irish-American teacher and Pulitzer Prize–winning writer, best known as the author of Angela's Ashes, an award-winning, tragicomic memoir of the misery and squ...
Frank Miller (comics)
Frank Miller (born January 27, 1957) is an American comic book artist, writer and film director best known for his dark, film noir-style comic book stories and graphic novels Ronin, Darede...
Frank Miller (born January 27, 1957) is an American comic book artist, writer and film director best known for his dark, film noir-style comic book stories and graphic novels Ronin, Darede...
Frank Sheed
Frank Sheed (1897–1981), an Australian-born lawyer, was, like his wife Maisie Ward, a writer, publisher, and speaker.
Frank Sheed (1897–1981), an Australian-born lawyer, was, like his wife Maisie Ward, a writer, publisher, and speaker.
François Baudouin
François Baudouin (Arras 1520 – Paris 1573), also called Balduinus, was a French jurist, Christian controversialist and historian.
François Baudouin (Arras 1520 – Paris 1573), also called Balduinus, was a French jurist, Christian controversialist and historian.
François Mauriac
François Mauriac (11 October 1885 – 1 September 1970) was a French author; member of the Académie française (1933); laureate of the Nobel Prize in Literature (1952).
François Mauriac (11 October 1885 – 1 September 1970) was a French author; member of the Académie française (1933); laureate of the Nobel Prize in Literature (1952).
François Nepveu
François (Francis) Nepveu (29 April 1639—17 February 1708) was a writer on ascetical subjects.
François (Francis) Nepveu (29 April 1639—17 February 1708) was a writer on ascetical subjects.
François Rabelais
François Rabelais was a major French Renaissance writer, doctor, Renaissance humanist, monk and Greek scholar.
François Rabelais was a major French Renaissance writer, doctor, Renaissance humanist, monk and Greek scholar.
François-René de Chateaubriand
François-René, vicomte de Chateaubriand was a French writer, politician, diplomat and historian.
François-René, vicomte de Chateaubriand was a French writer, politician, diplomat and historian.
Frederick Charles Husenbeth
Frederick Charles Husenbeth (born at Bristol, 30 May 1796; died at Costessey, Norfolk, 31 October 1872) was an English Catholic priest and writer.
Frederick Charles Husenbeth (born at Bristol, 30 May 1796; died at Costessey, Norfolk, 31 October 1872) was an English Catholic priest and writer.
Frederick R. McManus
Monsignor Frederick Richard McManus was an influential figure in the 20th century liturgical movement in the Catholic Church in the United States.
Monsignor Frederick Richard McManus was an influential figure in the 20th century liturgical movement in the Catholic Church in the United States.
Frederick William Faber
Frederick William Faber (28 June 1814 — 26 September 1863) was a British hymn writer and theologian.
Frederick William Faber (28 June 1814 — 26 September 1863) was a British hymn writer and theologian.
Fulton Oursler
Charles Fulton Oursler (January 22, 1893 Baltimore, Maryland - May 24, 1952 New York City) was an American journalist, playwright, editor and writer.
Charles Fulton Oursler (January 22, 1893 Baltimore, Maryland - May 24, 1952 New York City) was an American journalist, playwright, editor and writer.
G. E. M. Anscombe
Gertrude Elizabeth Margaret Anscombe (18 March 1919 – 5 January 2001), better known as Elizabeth Anscombe, was a British analytic philosopher.
Gertrude Elizabeth Margaret Anscombe (18 March 1919 – 5 January 2001), better known as Elizabeth Anscombe, was a British analytic philosopher.
George Mackay Brown
George Mackay Brown, was a Scottish poet, author and dramatist, whose work has a distinctly Orcadian character.
George Mackay Brown, was a Scottish poet, author and dramatist, whose work has a distinctly Orcadian character.
George Weigel
George Weigel is an American author, and political and social activist.
George Weigel is an American author, and political and social activist.
Georges Bernanos
Georges Bernanos (20 February 1888 – 5 July 1948) was a French author, and a soldier in World War I. Of Roman Catholic and monarchist leanings, he was a violent adversary to bourgeois thought an...
Georges Bernanos (20 February 1888 – 5 July 1948) was a French author, and a soldier in World War I. Of Roman Catholic and monarchist leanings, he was a violent adversary to bourgeois thought an...
Georgiana Fullerton
Lady Georgiana Fullerton was an English novelist.
Lady Georgiana Fullerton was an English novelist.
Gerald Vann
Gerald Vann, O.P. was a British Roman Catholic theologian and philosopher.
Gerald Vann, O.P. was a British Roman Catholic theologian and philosopher.
Gerard Manley Hopkins
Gerard Manley Hopkins, S.J. (28 July 1844 – 8 June 1889) was an English poet, Roman Catholic convert, and Jesuit priest, whose posthumous fame established him among the leading Victorian poets.
Gerard Manley Hopkins, S.J. (28 July 1844 – 8 June 1889) was an English poet, Roman Catholic convert, and Jesuit priest, whose posthumous fame established him among the leading Victorian poets.
Gerard Zerbolt of Zutphen
Gerard Zerbolt of Zutphen (1367, Zutphen - December 3, 1398, Windesheim) was a Dutch mystical writer and one of the first of the Brothers of the Common Life.
Gerard Zerbolt of Zutphen (1367, Zutphen - December 3, 1398, Windesheim) was a Dutch mystical writer and one of the first of the Brothers of the Common Life.
Gertrud von Le Fort
Gertrud von Le Fort (October 11, 1876, Minden - November 1, 1971, Oberstdorf, Bavaria) was a German writer of novels, poems, and essays.
Gertrud von Le Fort (October 11, 1876, Minden - November 1, 1971, Oberstdorf, Bavaria) was a German writer of novels, poems, and essays.
Giacinto Macripodari
Giacinto Macripodari, O.P. was a 17th-century Greek scholar and Dominican friar.
Giacinto Macripodari, O.P. was a 17th-century Greek scholar and Dominican friar.
Gil Vicente
Gil Vicente, called the Trobadour, was a Portuguese playwright and poet who acted in and directed his own plays.
Gil Vicente, called the Trobadour, was a Portuguese playwright and poet who acted in and directed his own plays.
Giovanni Boccaccio
Giovanni Boccaccio (1313 – 21 December 1375) was an Italian author and poet, a friend, student, and correspondent of Petrarch, an important Renaissance humanist and the author of a number o...
Giovanni Boccaccio (1313 – 21 December 1375) was an Italian author and poet, a friend, student, and correspondent of Petrarch, an important Renaissance humanist and the author of a number o...
Giovanni Papini
Giovanni Papini was an Italian journalist, essayist, literary critic, poet, and novelist.
Giovanni Papini was an Italian journalist, essayist, literary critic, poet, and novelist.
Guillermo Gómez Rivera
Guillermo Gómez Rivera (born September 12, 1936) is a Filipino writer, journalist, poet, playwright, historian, linguist, dance instructor, and scholar of Spanish and British descent from the Pr...
Guillermo Gómez Rivera (born September 12, 1936) is a Filipino writer, journalist, poet, playwright, historian, linguist, dance instructor, and scholar of Spanish and British descent from the Pr...
Hal Moore
Harold Gregory "Hal" Moore, Jr. (born February 13, 1922) is a retired lieutenant general in the United States Army and author.
Harold Gregory "Hal" Moore, Jr. (born February 13, 1922) is a retired lieutenant general in the United States Army and author.
Halldór Laxness
Halldór Kiljan Laxness (born Halldór Guðjónsson) (23 April 1902 – 8 February 1998) was a twentieth-century Icelandic writer.
Halldór Kiljan Laxness (born Halldór Guðjónsson) (23 April 1902 – 8 February 1998) was a twentieth-century Icelandic writer.
Heinrich von Laufenberg
Heinrich von Laufenberg (ca. 1390–1460) was a German Roman Catholic fertile writer in prose and verse of the fifteenth century.
Heinrich von Laufenberg (ca. 1390–1460) was a German Roman Catholic fertile writer in prose and verse of the fifteenth century.
Helen Oakley Dance
Helen Margaret Oakley Dance, née Oakley (February 15, 1913 — May 27, 2001) was a jazz journalist, producer, historian, and musician.
Helen Margaret Oakley Dance, née Oakley (February 15, 1913 — May 27, 2001) was a jazz journalist, producer, historian, and musician.
Henri Ghéon
Henri Ghéon (March 15, 1875 - June 13, 1944), born Henri Vangeon in Bray-sur-Seine, Seine-et-Marne, was a French playwright, novelist, poet and critic.
Henri Ghéon (March 15, 1875 - June 13, 1944), born Henri Vangeon in Bray-sur-Seine, Seine-et-Marne, was a French playwright, novelist, poet and critic.
Henri Nouwen
Henri Jozef Machiel Nouwen, was a Dutch-born Catholic priest and writer who authored 40 books about spirituality.
Henri Jozef Machiel Nouwen, was a Dutch-born Catholic priest and writer who authored 40 books about spirituality.
Henri Queffélec
Henri Queffélec was a French writer and screenwriter.
Henri Queffélec was a French writer and screenwriter.
Henryk Sienkiewicz
Henryk Adam Aleksander Pius Sienkiewicz (; also known as "Litwos" ; May 5, 1846 – November 15, 1916) was a Polish journalist and Nobel Prize-winning novelist.
Henryk Adam Aleksander Pius Sienkiewicz (; also known as "Litwos" ; May 5, 1846 – November 15, 1916) was a Polish journalist and Nobel Prize-winning novelist.
Hermann Schäufele
Hermann Schäufele was the Archbishop of Freiburg from 1958–1977, appointed by Pope Pius XII. He participated in the Vatican Council II.
Hermann Schäufele was the Archbishop of Freiburg from 1958–1977, appointed by Pope Pius XII. He participated in the Vatican Council II.
Herménégilde Chiasson
Herménégilde Chiasson, ONB (born 7 Apr 1946) is a noted Acadian poet and playwright born in St-Simon, New Brunswick, Canada.
Herménégilde Chiasson, ONB (born 7 Apr 1946) is a noted Acadian poet and playwright born in St-Simon, New Brunswick, Canada.
Hilaire Belloc
Joseph Hilaire Pierre René Belloc was an Anglo-French writer and historian who became a naturalised British subject in 1902.
Joseph Hilaire Pierre René Belloc was an Anglo-French writer and historian who became a naturalised British subject in 1902.
Hisashi Inoue
Inoue Hisashi was a leading Japanese playwright and writer of comic fiction.
Inoue Hisashi was a leading Japanese playwright and writer of comic fiction.
Hubert Jedin
Hubert Jedin (17 June 1900- 16 July 1980) was a Catholic Church historian from Germany, whose publications specialized on the history of ecumenical councils in general and the Council of Trent i...
Hubert Jedin (17 June 1900- 16 July 1980) was a Catholic Church historian from Germany, whose publications specialized on the history of ecumenical councils in general and the Council of Trent i...
I. C. Chacko, Illiparambil
Illiparambil Corah Chacko was an eminent geologist, philologist, writer and grammarian of Kerala, India.
Illiparambil Corah Chacko was an eminent geologist, philologist, writer and grammarian of Kerala, India.
Ian Wilson (author)
Ian Wilson is the prolific author of religious and scientific books.
Ian Wilson is the prolific author of religious and scientific books.
Ian Wilson (writer)
Ian Wilson (born 1941) is the prolific author of religious and scientific books.
Ian Wilson (born 1941) is the prolific author of religious and scientific books.
Ignacy Krasicki
Ignacy Krasicki (3 February 1735 14 March 1801), from 1766 Prince-Bishop of Warmia (in German, Ermland) and from 1795 Archbishop of Gniezno (thus, Primate of Poland), was Poland's leading En...
Ignacy Krasicki (3 February 1735 14 March 1801), from 1766 Prince-Bishop of Warmia (in German, Ermland) and from 1795 Archbishop of Gniezno (thus, Primate of Poland), was Poland's leading En...
Isabel C. Clarke
Isabel C. Clarke (died 1951) was a Catholic novelist and biographer, and author of over fifty books.
Isabel C. Clarke (died 1951) was a Catholic novelist and biographer, and author of over fifty books.
Ivan Gagarin
Ivan Sergeyevich Gagarin (born in Moscow, 1 August 1814; died in Paris, 19 July 1882) was a Russian Jesuit, known also as Jean-Xavier after his conversion to Catholicism.
Ivan Sergeyevich Gagarin (born in Moscow, 1 August 1814; died in Paris, 19 July 1882) was a Russian Jesuit, known also as Jean-Xavier after his conversion to Catholicism.
J. F. Powers
J. F. Powers was a Roman Catholic American novelist and short-story writer who often drew his inspiration from developments in the Catholic Church, and was known for his studies of midwestern Ca...
J. F. Powers was a Roman Catholic American novelist and short-story writer who often drew his inspiration from developments in the Catholic Church, and was known for his studies of midwestern Ca...
J. M. Lelen
Father J. M. Lelen, PhD was an author, translator, poet, and philosopher who corresponded with many notable figures in his lifetime.
Father J. M. Lelen, PhD was an author, translator, poet, and philosopher who corresponded with many notable figures in his lifetime.
J. R. R. Tolkien
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, CBE was an English writer, poet, philologist, and university professor, best known as the author of the classic high fantasy works The Hobbit, The Lord of the Ri...
John Ronald Reuel Tolkien, CBE was an English writer, poet, philologist, and university professor, best known as the author of the classic high fantasy works The Hobbit, The Lord of the Ri...
Jacobus de Voragine
Blessed Jacobus de Varagine or Voragine (Giacomo da Varazze, Jacopo da Varazze (c.
Blessed Jacobus de Varagine or Voragine (Giacomo da Varazze, Jacopo da Varazze (c.
Jacques Fesch
Jacques Fesch was the murderer of a French police officer, who became such a devout Roman Catholic while in prison awaiting execution that he has been proposed for canonization as a saint.
Jacques Fesch was the murderer of a French police officer, who became such a devout Roman Catholic while in prison awaiting execution that he has been proposed for canonization as a saint.
James Anderton (Catholic)
James Anderton (fl. 1624), was an English Catholic priest and controversialist, who, in the first quarter of the seventeenth century, published several learned works under the name of ‘John Brer...
James Anderton (fl. 1624), was an English Catholic priest and controversialist, who, in the first quarter of the seventeenth century, published several learned works under the name of ‘John Brer...
James Carroll (novelist)
James Carroll is a noted author, historian and journalist and Roman Catholic dissident.
James Carroll is a noted author, historian and journalist and Roman Catholic dissident.
James Joyce
James Augustine Aloysius Joyce (2 February 1882 – 13 January 1941) was an Irish novelist and poet, considered to be one of the most influential writers in the modernist avant-garde of the early...
James Augustine Aloysius Joyce (2 February 1882 – 13 January 1941) was an Irish novelist and poet, considered to be one of the most influential writers in the modernist avant-garde of the early...
James K. Baxter
James Keir Baxter (June 29, 1926 – October 22, 1972) was a poet, and is a celebrated figure in New Zealand society.
James Keir Baxter (June 29, 1926 – October 22, 1972) was a poet, and is a celebrated figure in New Zealand society.
James Martin (Jesuit)
James J. Martin, born 29 December 1960, is a Jesuit priest, writer and Culture Editor of the Jesuit magazine America.
James J. Martin, born 29 December 1960, is a Jesuit priest, writer and Culture Editor of the Jesuit magazine America.
Jean-Marie Domenach
Jean-Marie Domenach (1922–1997) was a French writer and intellectual.
Jean-Marie Domenach (1922–1997) was a French writer and intellectual.
Jean-Marie Rouart
Jean-Marie Rouart (b. April 8, 1943 in Neuilly-sur-Seine) is a French novelist, essayist and journalist.
Jean-Marie Rouart (b. April 8, 1943 in Neuilly-sur-Seine) is a French novelist, essayist and journalist.
Jedediah Vincent Huntington
Jedediah Vincent Huntington, was a clergyman and novelist.
Jedediah Vincent Huntington, was a clergyman and novelist.
Jens Johannes Jørgensen
Jens Johannes Jørgensen (6 November 1866 in Svendborg - 29 May 1956) was a Danish writer, best known for his biographies of Catholic saints.
Jens Johannes Jørgensen (6 November 1866 in Svendborg - 29 May 1956) was a Danish writer, best known for his biographies of Catholic saints.
Joanna Bogle
Joanna Bogle (nėe Nash) is a British Catholic journalist, writer and broadcaster.
Joanna Bogle (nėe Nash) is a British Catholic journalist, writer and broadcaster.
Johannes Jørgensen
Jens Johannes Jørgensen was a Danish writer, best known for his biographies of Catholic saints.
Jens Johannes Jørgensen was a Danish writer, best known for his biographies of Catholic saints.
John Augustine Zahm
Father John Augustine Zahm, CSC was a Holy Cross priest, author, scientist, and South American explorer.
Father John Augustine Zahm, CSC was a Holy Cross priest, author, scientist, and South American explorer.
John Barclay (poet)
John Barclay (Pont-à-Mousson, 28 January, 1582 — Rome, 15 August, 1621) was a Scottish writer, satirist and neo-Latin poet.
John Barclay (Pont-à-Mousson, 28 January, 1582 — Rome, 15 August, 1621) was a Scottish writer, satirist and neo-Latin poet.
John Braine
John Gerard Braine (13 April 1922 – 28 October 1986) was an English novelist.
John Gerard Braine (13 April 1922 – 28 October 1986) was an English novelist.
John Ching Hsiung Wu
John Ching Hsiung Wu was a Chinese poet, lawyer, and writer.
John Ching Hsiung Wu was a Chinese poet, lawyer, and writer.
John Cornwell (writer)
John Cornwell (born 1940) is an English journalist and author, and a Fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge.
John Cornwell (born 1940) is an English journalist and author, and a Fellow of Jesus College, Cambridge.
John Dryden
John Dryden was an influential English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who dominated the literary life of Restoration England to such a point that the period came to be known i...
John Dryden was an influential English poet, literary critic, translator, and playwright who dominated the literary life of Restoration England to such a point that the period came to be known i...
John Haffert
John Mathias Haffert, (23 August 1915 – †31 October 2001) was an author, editor and Roman Catholic figure.
John Mathias Haffert, (23 August 1915 – †31 October 2001) was an author, editor and Roman Catholic figure.
John Henry Newman
John Henry Newman, D.D., C.O. (21 February 1801 – 11 August 1890), also referred to as Cardinal Newman and Blessed John Henry Newman, was an important figure in the religious hi...
John Henry Newman, D.D., C.O. (21 February 1801 – 11 August 1890), also referred to as Cardinal Newman and Blessed John Henry Newman, was an important figure in the religious hi...
John Lawson Stoddard
John Lawson Stoddard (1850-1931) was an American writer, hymn writer and lecturer who gained popularity through his travelogues.
John Lawson Stoddard (1850-1931) was an American writer, hymn writer and lecturer who gained popularity through his travelogues.
John MacHale
John MacHale (Seán Mac Héil; 6 March 1791 in Tubbernavine, Co. Mayo, Ireland – 7 November 1881 in Tuam, Co. Galway, Ireland) was the Irish Roman Catholic Archbishop of Tuam, and Irish Nationalist.
John MacHale (Seán Mac Héil; 6 March 1791 in Tubbernavine, Co. Mayo, Ireland – 7 November 1881 in Tuam, Co. Galway, Ireland) was the Irish Roman Catholic Archbishop of Tuam, and Irish Nationalist.
John Moriarty (writer)
John Moriarty (2 February 1938 – 1 June 2007) was an Irish writer and philosopher.
John Moriarty (2 February 1938 – 1 June 2007) was an Irish writer and philosopher.
John O'Brien (bishop)
Bishop John O'Brien (died 1767) was an Irish prelate.
Bishop John O'Brien (died 1767) was an Irish prelate.
John of the Cross
John of the Cross (San Juan de la Cruz) (24 June 1542 – 14 December 1591), born Juan de Yepes Álvarez, was a major figure of the Counter-Reformation, a Spanish mystic, Catholic saint, ...
John of the Cross (San Juan de la Cruz) (24 June 1542 – 14 December 1591), born Juan de Yepes Álvarez, was a major figure of the Counter-Reformation, a Spanish mystic, Catholic saint, ...
John Slotanus
John Slotanus (also Schlottanus or van der Slootien, John Geffen) (died July 9, 1560) was a Dutch Roman Catholic polemical writer.
John Slotanus (also Schlottanus or van der Slootien, John Geffen) (died July 9, 1560) was a Dutch Roman Catholic polemical writer.
John the Deacon of the Lateran
John, known as canon of the Lateran or deacon of the Lateran (fl.
John, known as canon of the Lateran or deacon of the Lateran (fl.
Joris-Karl Huysmans
Charles-Marie-Georges Huysmans was a French novelist who published his works as Joris-Karl Huysmans.
Charles-Marie-Georges Huysmans was a French novelist who published his works as Joris-Karl Huysmans.
Joseph Campbell
Joseph John Campbell was an American mythologist, writer and lecturer, best known for his work in comparative mythology and comparative religion.
Joseph John Campbell was an American mythologist, writer and lecturer, best known for his work in comparative mythology and comparative religion.
Joseph de Maistre
Joseph-Marie, comte de Maistre was a French-speaking Savoyard philosopher, writer, lawyer, and diplomat.
Joseph-Marie, comte de Maistre was a French-speaking Savoyard philosopher, writer, lawyer, and diplomat.
Joseph F. Stedman
The Right Reverend Monsignor Joseph F. Stedman (born March 11, 1898; died March 23, 1946) was a well-known American priest and author of books about Roman Catholicism.
The Right Reverend Monsignor Joseph F. Stedman (born March 11, 1898; died March 23, 1946) was a well-known American priest and author of books about Roman Catholicism.
Joseph Morrison Skelly
Dr. Joseph Morrison Skelly is an Associate Professor of History at the College of Mount Saint Vincent in the Bronx, NY. His education includes a BA from the University of Notre Dame MA, and PhD...
Dr. Joseph Morrison Skelly is an Associate Professor of History at the College of Mount Saint Vincent in the Bronx, NY. His education includes a BA from the University of Notre Dame MA, and PhD...
José Cabanis
José Cabanis was a French novelist, essayist, historian and magistrate.
José Cabanis was a French novelist, essayist, historian and magistrate.
José Régio
José Maria dos Reis Pereira, better known by the pen name José Regio (Vila do Conde, Portugal,September 17, 1901 — December 22, 1969 ) was a Portuguese writer which lived most of his...
José Maria dos Reis Pereira, better known by the pen name José Regio (Vila do Conde, Portugal,September 17, 1901 — December 22, 1969 ) was a Portuguese writer which lived most of his...
Joyce Rupp
Joyce Rupp is an award-winning Catholic author who is well known for her work as a spiritual "midwife" and retreat and conference speaker.
Joyce Rupp is an award-winning Catholic author who is well known for her work as a spiritual "midwife" and retreat and conference speaker.
Juan de Celaya
Juan de Celaya (Valencia, c.1490 - 6 December 1558) was a Spanish mathematician, physicist, cosmologist, philosopher and theologian.
Juan de Celaya (Valencia, c.1490 - 6 December 1558) was a Spanish mathematician, physicist, cosmologist, philosopher and theologian.
Juana Inés de la Cruz
Juana Inés de la Cruz (12 November 1651 – 17 April 1695), full name Juana Inés de Asbaje y Ramírez de Santillana, was a self-taught scholar and poet of the Baroque school, and nun of...
Juana Inés de la Cruz (12 November 1651 – 17 April 1695), full name Juana Inés de Asbaje y Ramírez de Santillana, was a self-taught scholar and poet of the Baroque school, and nun of...
Jules Amédée Barbey d'Aurevilly
Jules-Amédée Barbey d'Aurevilly was a French novelist and short story writer.
Jules-Amédée Barbey d'Aurevilly was a French novelist and short story writer.
Julian May
Julian May (born July 10, 1931) is an American science fiction, fantasy, horror, science and children's writer who also uses several literary pseudonyms, best known for her Saga of Pliocene Ex...
Julian May (born July 10, 1931) is an American science fiction, fantasy, horror, science and children's writer who also uses several literary pseudonyms, best known for her Saga of Pliocene Ex...
Józef Tischner
Józef Stanisław Tischner (March 12, 1931 – June 28, 2000) was an eminent Polish priest and philosopher.
Józef Stanisław Tischner (March 12, 1931 – June 28, 2000) was an eminent Polish priest and philosopher.
K O Arvidson
Kenneth Owen Arvidson MA, is a New Zealand poet and academic.
Kenneth Owen Arvidson MA, is a New Zealand poet and academic.
Karl Keating
Karl Keating (born 1950), a prominent Catholic apologist and author, is the founder and president of Catholic Answers, a lay apostolate of Catholic apologetics and evangelization.
Karl Keating (born 1950), a prominent Catholic apologist and author, is the founder and president of Catholic Answers, a lay apostolate of Catholic apologetics and evangelization.
Karl Stern
Karl Stern (1906-1975), German-Canadian neurologist and psychiatrist, and Jewish convert to the Catholic Church.
Karl Stern (1906-1975), German-Canadian neurologist and psychiatrist, and Jewish convert to the Catholic Church.
Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel
Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel was a German poet, critic and scholar.
Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel was a German poet, critic and scholar.
Katarina Schuth
Sr. Katarina Schuth is an active member of the Sisters of Saint Francis of Rochester, Minnesota, since 1960, through most of which she has been a faculty member in higher education institutions.
Sr. Katarina Schuth is an active member of the Sisters of Saint Francis of Rochester, Minnesota, since 1960, through most of which she has been a faculty member in higher education institutions.
Katherine Burton
Katherine Burton (born Katherine Kurz, circa 1890, near Cleveland, Ohio; died September 22, 1969) was an American Roman Catholic convert who became renowned in her post-conversion year...
Katherine Burton (born Katherine Kurz, circa 1890, near Cleveland, Ohio; died September 22, 1969) was an American Roman Catholic convert who became renowned in her post-conversion year...
Kevin Michael Grace
Kevin Michael Grace (born July 2, 1955 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian journalist and blogger.
Kevin Michael Grace (born July 2, 1955 in Toronto, Ontario) is a Canadian journalist and blogger.
Kimberly Hahn
Kimberly Hahn (born in 1957) is a Catholic apologist and author.
Kimberly Hahn (born in 1957) is a Catholic apologist and author.
Leonardo da Vinci
Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci was an Italian Renaissance polymath: painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, bota...
Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci was an Italian Renaissance polymath: painter, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer, inventor, anatomist, geologist, cartographer, bota...
Les Murray (poet)
Leslie Allan Murray, AO, known as Les Murray, is an Australian poet, anthologist and critic.
Leslie Allan Murray, AO, known as Les Murray, is an Australian poet, anthologist and critic.
Lino Pertile
Lino Pertile is an Italian linguist, Professor of Romance Languages and Literatures at Harvard University and a former House Master of Eliot House.
Lino Pertile is an Italian linguist, Professor of Romance Languages and Literatures at Harvard University and a former House Master of Eliot House.
Lodewijk de Koninck
Lodewijk De Koninck (Hoogstraten, 30 October 1838-Retie, 22 March 1924) was a Flemish writer.
Lodewijk De Koninck (Hoogstraten, 30 October 1838-Retie, 22 March 1924) was a Flemish writer.
Lope de Vega
Félix Arturo Lope de Vega y Carpio (25 November 1562 – 27 August 1635) was a Spanish playwright and poet.
Félix Arturo Lope de Vega y Carpio (25 November 1562 – 27 August 1635) was a Spanish playwright and poet.
Lorenzo Albacete
Monsignor Lorenzo Albacete, a Roman Catholic priest, is an American theologian, scientist and author.
Monsignor Lorenzo Albacete, a Roman Catholic priest, is an American theologian, scientist and author.
Louie Verrecchio
Louie Verrecchio, M.I. (born August 4, 1961) is a Catholic author, columnist and speaker residing in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, MD. He is the President and Founder of Salve Regina Publicatio...
Louie Verrecchio, M.I. (born August 4, 1961) is a Catholic author, columnist and speaker residing in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, MD. He is the President and Founder of Salve Regina Publicatio...
Louis de Montfort
St. Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort (31 January 1673 – 28 April 1716) was canonized in 1947.
St. Louis-Marie Grignion de Montfort (31 January 1673 – 28 April 1716) was canonized in 1947.
Louis de Wohl
Louis de Wohl, earlier Ludwig von Wohl (Berlin, Germany, 24 January 1903 – Lucerne, Switzerland, 2 June 1961) was a German-British Catholic author, and an astrologer notable for his wo...
Louis de Wohl, earlier Ludwig von Wohl (Berlin, Germany, 24 January 1903 – Lucerne, Switzerland, 2 June 1961) was a German-British Catholic author, and an astrologer notable for his wo...
Louis Gabriel Ambroise de Bonald
Louis Gabriel Ambroise, Vicomte de Bonald (2 October 1754, Le Monna (part of Millau), Aveyron, France - 23 November 1840, Le Monna), was a French counter-revolutionary philosopher and politician.
Louis Gabriel Ambroise, Vicomte de Bonald (2 October 1754, Le Monna (part of Millau), Aveyron, France - 23 November 1840, Le Monna), was a French counter-revolutionary philosopher and politician.
Luis Laso de la Vega
Luis Laso de la Vega (or Luis Lasso de la Vega) was a 17th century Mexican priest and lawyer.
Luis Laso de la Vega (or Luis Lasso de la Vega) was a 17th century Mexican priest and lawyer.
Luke Wadding
Luke Wadding (16 October 1588 – 18 November 1657) was an Irish Franciscan friar and historian.
Luke Wadding (16 October 1588 – 18 November 1657) was an Irish Franciscan friar and historian.
Luís de Camões
Luís Vaz de Camões (; sometimes rendered in English as Camoens ; c. 1524 – 10 June 1580) is considered Portugal's and the Portuguese language's greatest poet.
Luís Vaz de Camões (; sometimes rendered in English as Camoens ; c. 1524 – 10 June 1580) is considered Portugal's and the Portuguese language's greatest poet.
Léon Bloy
Léon Bloy (July 11, 1846 – November 3, 1917), was a French novelist, essayist, pamphleteer and poet.
Léon Bloy (July 11, 1846 – November 3, 1917), was a French novelist, essayist, pamphleteer and poet.
Madeleine Delbrêl
Madeleine Delbrêl (1904-1964) was a French Catholic author, poet, and mystic, whose works include The Marxist City as Mission Territory (1957), The Contemporary Forms of Atheism (1962), ...
Madeleine Delbrêl (1904-1964) was a French Catholic author, poet, and mystic, whose works include The Marxist City as Mission Territory (1957), The Contemporary Forms of Atheism (1962), ...
Maisie Ward
Maisie Ward (1889–1975), scion of one of Britain's distinguished Catholic families, was a writer, publisher, and speaker.
Maisie Ward (1889–1975), scion of one of Britain's distinguished Catholic families, was a writer, publisher, and speaker.
Malachy of Ireland
Friar Malachy of Ireland, fl.
Friar Malachy of Ireland, fl.
Malcolm Muggeridge
Thomas Malcolm Muggeridge was an English journalist, author, media personality, and satirist.
Thomas Malcolm Muggeridge was an English journalist, author, media personality, and satirist.
Marguerite d'Oingt
Marguerite d'Oingt was a French Carthusian nun and celebrated mystic.
Marguerite d'Oingt was a French Carthusian nun and celebrated mystic.
Maria Ruiz Scaperlanda
María Ruiz Scaperlanda is American Christian (Roman Catholic) writer and journalist.
María Ruiz Scaperlanda is American Christian (Roman Catholic) writer and journalist.
Maria Shriver
Maria Owings Shriver (; born November 6, 1955) is an American journalist and author of six best-selling books.
Maria Owings Shriver (; born November 6, 1955) is an American journalist and author of six best-selling books.
Mark P. Shea
Mark P. Shea is a Catholic author and blogger.
Mark P. Shea is a Catholic author and blogger.
Marshall McLuhan
Herbert Marshall McLuhan, CC (July 21, 1911 – December 31, 1980) was a Canadian educator, philosopher, and scholar—a professor of English literature, a literary critic, a rhetorician, and a...
Herbert Marshall McLuhan, CC (July 21, 1911 – December 31, 1980) was a Canadian educator, philosopher, and scholar—a professor of English literature, a literary critic, a rhetorician, and a...
Mary Anne Sadlier
Mary Anne Sadlier (December 30, 1820—April 5, 1903) was an Irish author.
Mary Anne Sadlier (December 30, 1820—April 5, 1903) was an Irish author.
Mary Karr
Mary Karr (born January 16, 1955 in Groves, Texas) is an American poet, essayist and memoirist.
Mary Karr (born January 16, 1955 in Groves, Texas) is an American poet, essayist and memoirist.
Mary Wesley
Mary Wesley, CBE (24 June 191230 December 2002) was an English novelist.
Mary Wesley, CBE (24 June 191230 December 2002) was an English novelist.
Maud Gonne
Maud Gonne MacBride (Maud Nic Ghoinn Bean Mhic Giolla Bhríde, 21 December 1866 – 27 April 1953) was an English-born Irish revolutionary, feminist and actress, best remembered for her turbulent r...
Maud Gonne MacBride (Maud Nic Ghoinn Bean Mhic Giolla Bhríde, 21 December 1866 – 27 April 1953) was an English-born Irish revolutionary, feminist and actress, best remembered for her turbulent r...
Maude Petre
Maude Dominica Mary Petre (4 August 1863 – 16 December 1942) was an English Roman Catholic nun, writer and critic involved in the Modernist controversy.
Maude Dominica Mary Petre (4 August 1863 – 16 December 1942) was an English Roman Catholic nun, writer and critic involved in the Modernist controversy.
Maureen Dowd
Maureen Bridgid Dowd is a Washington D.C.-based columnist for The New York Times and best-selling author.
Maureen Bridgid Dowd is a Washington D.C.-based columnist for The New York Times and best-selling author.
Maurice Baring
Maurice Baring (27 April 1874 – 14 December 1945) was an English man of letters, known as a dramatist, poet, novelist, translator and essayist, and also as a travel writer and war correspondent.
Maurice Baring (27 April 1874 – 14 December 1945) was an English man of letters, known as a dramatist, poet, novelist, translator and essayist, and also as a travel writer and war correspondent.
Mavro Orbin
Mavro Orbin (also Mavro Orbini, Mauro Orbin, or Mauro Orbini) (mid-16th century – 1614) was a writer, ideologue and historian from the Republic of Ragusa.
Mavro Orbin (also Mavro Orbini, Mauro Orbin, or Mauro Orbini) (mid-16th century – 1614) was a writer, ideologue and historian from the Republic of Ragusa.
Maxence Van Der Meersch
Maxence Van der Meersch was a French writer, who was born on 4 May 1907 in Roubaix, and died on 14 January 1951 in Le Touquet, where he had gone to be treated for tuberculosis.
Maxence Van der Meersch was a French writer, who was born on 4 May 1907 in Roubaix, and died on 14 January 1951 in Le Touquet, where he had gone to be treated for tuberculosis.
Meriol Trevor
Meriol Trevor was one of the most prolific Roman Catholic women writers of the twentieth century.
Meriol Trevor was one of the most prolific Roman Catholic women writers of the twentieth century.
Michael Coren
Michael Coren is a Jewish English-Canadian columnist, author, public speaker, radio host and television talk show host.
Michael Coren is a Jewish English-Canadian columnist, author, public speaker, radio host and television talk show host.
Michael D. O'Brien
Michael D. O'Brien (b. 1948) is a Roman Catholic author, artist, and frequent essayist and lecturer on faith and culture, living in Combermere, Ontario, Canada.
Michael D. O'Brien (b. 1948) is a Roman Catholic author, artist, and frequent essayist and lecturer on faith and culture, living in Combermere, Ontario, Canada.
Michael Derrick
John Michael Derrick (3 January 1915 – 5 August 1961) was the son of the artist, illustrator and cartoonist Thomas Derrick, and older brother of the writer Christopher Derrick.
John Michael Derrick (3 January 1915 – 5 August 1961) was the son of the artist, illustrator and cartoonist Thomas Derrick, and older brother of the writer Christopher Derrick.
Michael Dubruiel
Michael Dubruiel (November 16, 1958 – February 3, 2009) was a Roman Catholic author and speaker.
Michael Dubruiel (November 16, 1958 – February 3, 2009) was a Roman Catholic author and speaker.
Michael Müller
Fr. Michael Müller C.Ss.R. (1825–1899) was a prolific Catholic writer of 19th Century in the United States.
Fr. Michael Müller C.Ss.R. (1825–1899) was a prolific Catholic writer of 19th Century in the United States.
Michael Novak
Michael Novak (born 9 September 1933) is an American Catholic philosopher, journalist, novelist, and diplomat.
Michael Novak (born 9 September 1933) is an American Catholic philosopher, journalist, novelist, and diplomat.
Michael Symmons Roberts
Michael Symmons Roberts is a British poet.
Michael Symmons Roberts is a British poet.
Michel de Certeau
Michel de Certeau (Chambéry, 1925- Paris, 9 January 1986) was a French Jesuit and scholar whose work combined history, psychoanalysis, philosophy, and the social sciences.
Michel de Certeau (Chambéry, 1925- Paris, 9 January 1986) was a French Jesuit and scholar whose work combined history, psychoanalysis, philosophy, and the social sciences.
Michel de Montaigne
Michel Eyquem de Montaigne, February 28, 1533 – September 13, 1592, was one of the most influential writers of the French Renaissance, known for popularising the essay as a literary genre a...
Michel Eyquem de Montaigne, February 28, 1533 – September 13, 1592, was one of the most influential writers of the French Renaissance, known for popularising the essay as a literary genre a...
Miguel de Cervantes
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (; (29 September 1547 – 22 April 1616) was a Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright.
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra (; (29 September 1547 – 22 April 1616) was a Spanish novelist, poet, and playwright.
Miguel Esteves Cardoso
Miguel Vicente Esteves Cardoso (born 25 July 1955) is a Portuguese writer, translator, critic and journalist.
Miguel Vicente Esteves Cardoso (born 25 July 1955) is a Portuguese writer, translator, critic and journalist.
Mike Aquilina
Mike Aquilina is a popular author working in the area of Church history, especially patristics, the study of the early Church Fathers.
Mike Aquilina is a popular author working in the area of Church history, especially patristics, the study of the early Church Fathers.
Mile Budak
Mile Budak was a Croatian politician and writer best known as one of the chief ideologists of the Croatian Ustaše movement, which ruled the Independent State of Croatia, or NDH, from 1941-45 and...
Mile Budak was a Croatian politician and writer best known as one of the chief ideologists of the Croatian Ustaše movement, which ruled the Independent State of Croatia, or NDH, from 1941-45 and...
Milo Crispin
Milo Crispin (d. 1149?) was cantor of the Benedictine Abbey of Bec.
Milo Crispin (d. 1149?) was cantor of the Benedictine Abbey of Bec.
Mother Angelica
Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation, PCPA is an American Roman Catholic nun who founded the Eternal Word Television Network.
Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation, PCPA is an American Roman Catholic nun who founded the Eternal Word Television Network.
Muriel Spark
Dame Muriel Spark, DBE was an award-winning Scottish novelist.
Dame Muriel Spark, DBE was an award-winning Scottish novelist.
Ned O'Gorman
Ned O'Gorman is an American poet and educator.
Ned O'Gorman is an American poet and educator.
Nicholas Sparks (author)
Nicholas Charles Sparks (born December 31, 1965) is an internationally-bestselling American novelist and screenwriter.
Nicholas Charles Sparks (born December 31, 1965) is an internationally-bestselling American novelist and screenwriter.
Nick Joaquin
Nicomedes Márquez Joaquín (May 4, 1917–April 29, 2004) was a Filipino writer, historian and journalist, best known for his short stories and novels in the English language.
Nicomedes Márquez Joaquín (May 4, 1917–April 29, 2004) was a Filipino writer, historian and journalist, best known for his short stories and novels in the English language.
Nicolás Gómez Dávila
Nicolás Gómez Dávila was a Colombian writer and thinker who is considered one of the most intransigent political theoreticians of the twentieth century.
Nicolás Gómez Dávila was a Colombian writer and thinker who is considered one of the most intransigent political theoreticians of the twentieth century.
Niklaus Brantschen
Niklaus Brantschen (born 25 October 1937 in Randa/Canton Valais) is a Swiss Jesuit, Zen master of the White Plum Sangha line and founder of the Lassalle-Institute within the Lassalle-House in Ba...
Niklaus Brantschen (born 25 October 1937 in Randa/Canton Valais) is a Swiss Jesuit, Zen master of the White Plum Sangha line and founder of the Lassalle-Institute within the Lassalle-House in Ba...
Oscar Lukefahr
Father Oscar Lukefahr, C.M. is a Catholic priest, theologian, writer, and Christian apologist.
Father Oscar Lukefahr, C.M. is a Catholic priest, theologian, writer, and Christian apologist.
Osvaldo Lira
José Luis Osvaldo Lira Pérez SS.CC. (* Santiago, Chile, February 11, 1904 – † Santiago, December 20, 1996), priest, philosopher and theologian.
José Luis Osvaldo Lira Pérez SS.CC. (* Santiago, Chile, February 11, 1904 – † Santiago, December 20, 1996), priest, philosopher and theologian.
Ottavio Michelini
Archbishop Don Ottavio Michelini, (14 August 1906 - †15 October 1979) of Mirandola, Italy is a Roman Catholic figure, Italian author and considered by many to be a mystic.
Archbishop Don Ottavio Michelini, (14 August 1906 - †15 October 1979) of Mirandola, Italy is a Roman Catholic figure, Italian author and considered by many to be a mystic.
Otto Faller
Rev.Otto Faller SJ (1889-1971) was Provincial Superior of the Jesuit order in Germany, educator, teacher and Dean at Stella Matutina in Austria and Kolleg St. Blasien in Germany, professor of ...
Rev.Otto Faller SJ (1889-1971) was Provincial Superior of the Jesuit order in Germany, educator, teacher and Dean at Stella Matutina in Austria and Kolleg St. Blasien in Germany, professor of ...
P. J. O'Rourke
Patrick Jake "P. J." O'Rourke is an American political satirist, journalist, writer, and author.
Patrick Jake "P. J." O'Rourke is an American political satirist, journalist, writer, and author.
Padraic Colum
Pádraic Colum was an Irish poet, novelist, dramatist, biographer, playwright, children's author and collector of folklore.
Pádraic Colum was an Irish poet, novelist, dramatist, biographer, playwright, children's author and collector of folklore.
Paolo Ferrari
Paolo Ferrari, Italian dramatist, was born at Modena.
Paolo Ferrari, Italian dramatist, was born at Modena.
Patrick Henry Omlor
Patrick Henry Omlor is a Traditionalist Catholic author, born in the United States of America but latterly resident in Western Australia, who opposes the changes instituted by and under the ausp...
Patrick Henry Omlor is a Traditionalist Catholic author, born in the United States of America but latterly resident in Western Australia, who opposes the changes instituted by and under the ausp...
Patrick Holland
Patrick Holland is an Australian novelist, short story writer and essayist.
Patrick Holland is an Australian novelist, short story writer and essayist.
Patrick Peyton
Servant of God Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C. also known as The Rosary Priest was an Irish-born Roman Catholic priest and promoter of the Rosary.
Servant of God Father Patrick Peyton, C.S.C. also known as The Rosary Priest was an Irish-born Roman Catholic priest and promoter of the Rosary.
Paul Bourget
Paul Charles Joseph Bourget (September 2, 1852–December 25, 1935), was a French novelist and critic.
Paul Charles Joseph Bourget (September 2, 1852–December 25, 1935), was a French novelist and critic.
Paul Claudel
Paul Claudel was a French poet, dramatist and diplomat, and the younger brother of the sculptor Camille Claudel.
Paul Claudel was a French poet, dramatist and diplomat, and the younger brother of the sculptor Camille Claudel.
Paul Johnson (writer)
Paul Bede Johnson is an English journalist, historian, speechwriter and author.
Paul Bede Johnson is an English journalist, historian, speechwriter and author.
Paul Theroux
Paul Edward Theroux is an American travel writer and novelist, whose best known work of travel writing is perhaps The Great Railway Bazaar.
Paul Edward Theroux is an American travel writer and novelist, whose best known work of travel writing is perhaps The Great Railway Bazaar.
Paul Verlaine
Paul-Marie Verlaine (; 30 March 1844 – 8 January 1896) was a French poet associated with the Symbolist movement.
Paul-Marie Verlaine (; 30 March 1844 – 8 January 1896) was a French poet associated with the Symbolist movement.
Paul Wilkes
Paul Wilkes (born 1938) is an American writer of Slovak origin and filmmaker who is best known for his focus on religion, especially Roman Catholicism and its monastic tradition.
Paul Wilkes (born 1938) is an American writer of Slovak origin and filmmaker who is best known for his focus on religion, especially Roman Catholicism and its monastic tradition.
Pedro Calderón de la Barca
Pedro Calderón de la Barca y Barreda González de Henao Ruiz de Blasco y Riaño usually referred as Pedro Calderón de la Barca, was a dramatist, poet and writer of the Spanish Golden Age.
Pedro Calderón de la Barca y Barreda González de Henao Ruiz de Blasco y Riaño usually referred as Pedro Calderón de la Barca, was a dramatist, poet and writer of the Spanish Golden Age.
Peter Hocken
Father Peter Hocken (b. 1932) is a historian of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal and the Pentecostal movement in the twentieth century.
Father Peter Hocken (b. 1932) is a historian of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal and the Pentecostal movement in the twentieth century.
Peter Maurin
Peter Maurin (May 9, 1877 – May 15, 1949) was a Roman Catholic social activist who founded the Catholic Worker Movement in 1933 with Dorothy Day.
Peter Maurin (May 9, 1877 – May 15, 1949) was a Roman Catholic social activist who founded the Catholic Worker Movement in 1933 with Dorothy Day.
Peter Milward
Peter Milward (born October 12, 1925) is a Jesuit priest and literary scholar.
Peter Milward (born October 12, 1925) is a Jesuit priest and literary scholar.
Peter Steinfels
Peter F. Steinfels (born 1941) is an American journalist and educator best known for his writings on religious topics.
Peter F. Steinfels (born 1941) is an American journalist and educator best known for his writings on religious topics.
Petrarch
Francesco Petrarca (July 20, 1304 – July 19, 1374), known in English as Petrarch, was an Italian scholar, poet and one of the earliest humanists.
Francesco Petrarca (July 20, 1304 – July 19, 1374), known in English as Petrarch, was an Italian scholar, poet and one of the earliest humanists.
Petrus Canisius Van Lierde
Petrus Canisius Jean van Lierde, O.S.A., born 22 April 1907 † 12 March 1995, served forty years from 1951 to 1991 as Vicar General of the Vatican State, and was the longest serving Vatican offi...
Petrus Canisius Jean van Lierde, O.S.A., born 22 April 1907 † 12 March 1995, served forty years from 1951 to 1991 as Vicar General of the Vatican State, and was the longest serving Vatican offi...
Petrus Canisius van Lierde
Petrus Canisius Jean van Lierde, O.S.A., born 22 April 1907 † 12 March 1995, served forty years from 1951 to 1991 as Vicar General of the Vatican State, and was the longest serving Vatican offi...
Petrus Canisius Jean van Lierde, O.S.A., born 22 April 1907 † 12 March 1995, served forty years from 1951 to 1991 as Vicar General of the Vatican State, and was the longest serving Vatican offi...
Philip Dunne (writer)
Philip Dunne was a Hollywood screenwriter, film director and producer, who worked prolifically from 1932 until 1965.
Philip Dunne was a Hollywood screenwriter, film director and producer, who worked prolifically from 1932 until 1965.
Pia Gyger
Pia Gyger (born November 2, 1940 in Schaffhausen) is a Swiss specialist for special education, psychologist and Zen master of the White Plum Sangha lineage.
Pia Gyger (born November 2, 1940 in Schaffhausen) is a Swiss specialist for special education, psychologist and Zen master of the White Plum Sangha lineage.
Pier Paolo Pasolini
Pier Paolo Pasolini (March 5, 1922 – November 2, 1975) was an Italian film director, poet, writer, and intellectual.
Pier Paolo Pasolini (March 5, 1922 – November 2, 1975) was an Italian film director, poet, writer, and intellectual.
Pierre de Jarric
Pierre de Jarric (1566 – March 2, 1617) was a French Catholic missionary writer from Toulouse.
Pierre de Jarric (1566 – March 2, 1617) was a French Catholic missionary writer from Toulouse.
Piers Paul Read
Piers Paul Read, FRSL is a British novelist and non-fiction writer.
Piers Paul Read, FRSL is a British novelist and non-fiction writer.
Pietro Parente
Pietro Parente (February 16, 1891, Casalnuovo Monterotaro, Italy – December 29, 1986, Rome, Italy) was a long-serving theologian and inquisitor in the Holy Office of the Roman Catholic Chu...
Pietro Parente (February 16, 1891, Casalnuovo Monterotaro, Italy – December 29, 1986, Rome, Italy) was a long-serving theologian and inquisitor in the Holy Office of the Roman Catholic Chu...
Pius Parsch
Pius Parsch, born John Bruno Parsch on May 18, 1884 in Neustift near Olmutz, Moravia, in what is now the Czech Republic.
Pius Parsch, born John Bruno Parsch on May 18, 1884 in Neustift near Olmutz, Moravia, in what is now the Czech Republic.
Pope Benedict XVI
Benedict XVI (Benedictus PP. XVI; Benedetto XVI; Benedikt XVI.; born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger on 16 April 1927) is the 265th and current Pope, by virtue of his office of Bishop ...
Benedict XVI (Benedictus PP. XVI; Benedetto XVI; Benedikt XVI.; born Joseph Aloisius Ratzinger on 16 April 1927) is the 265th and current Pope, by virtue of his office of Bishop ...
Pope John Paul II
Blessed Pope John Paul II, born Karol Józef Wojtyła, reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005.
Blessed Pope John Paul II, born Karol Józef Wojtyła, reigned as Pope of the Catholic Church from 1978 until his death in 2005.
Princess Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis
Princess Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis is a princess of the German Thurn und Taxis House.
Princess Elisabeth von Thurn und Taxis is a princess of the German Thurn und Taxis House.
Ralph McInerny
Ralph Matthew McInerny (February 24, 1929 – January 29, 2010) was a Roman Catholic, American, philosopher, University professor, and prolific author, including fiction of which some appear...
Ralph Matthew McInerny (February 24, 1929 – January 29, 2010) was a Roman Catholic, American, philosopher, University professor, and prolific author, including fiction of which some appear...
Ramesh Ponnuru
Ramesh Ponnuru (; born August 16, 1974) is a Washington, D.C.-based Indian American columnist and a senior editor for National Review magazine.
Ramesh Ponnuru (; born August 16, 1974) is a Washington, D.C.-based Indian American columnist and a senior editor for National Review magazine.
Ramiro de Maeztu
Ramiro de Maeztu y Whitney (May 4, 1875 - October 29, 1936) was a Spanish political theorist, journalist, literary critic, occasional diplomat and member of the Generation of '98.
Ramiro de Maeztu y Whitney (May 4, 1875 - October 29, 1936) was a Spanish political theorist, journalist, literary critic, occasional diplomat and member of the Generation of '98.
Raymond Roseliep
Raymond Roseliep (August 11, 1917 – December 6, 1983) was a poet and contemporary master of the English haiku and Catholic priest.
Raymond Roseliep (August 11, 1917 – December 6, 1983) was a poet and contemporary master of the English haiku and Catholic priest.
Regina Derieva
Regina Derieva is a Russian poet and writer who has published twenty books of poetry, essays, and prose.
Regina Derieva is a Russian poet and writer who has published twenty books of poetry, essays, and prose.
Reginald C. Fuller
Reginald Cuthbert Fuller was ordained as a priest in 1931 by Cardinal Bourne, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster, and appointed Canon of Westminster Cathedral by Cardinal Murphy-O'Connor ...
Reginald Cuthbert Fuller was ordained as a priest in 1931 by Cardinal Bourne, Roman Catholic Archbishop of Westminster, and appointed Canon of Westminster Cathedral by Cardinal Murphy-O'Connor ...
Reinhard Johannes Sorge
Reinhard Sorge (29 January 1892, Berlin, German Empire – 20 July 1916, Ablaincourt, France) was a German dramatist and poet.
Reinhard Sorge (29 January 1892, Berlin, German Empire – 20 July 1916, Ablaincourt, France) was a German dramatist and poet.
Reinhard Sorge
Reinhard Sorge (29 January 1892, Berlin, German Empire – 20 July 1916, Ablaincourt, France) was a German dramatist and poet.
Reinhard Sorge (29 January 1892, Berlin, German Empire – 20 July 1916, Ablaincourt, France) was a German dramatist and poet.
René Laurentin
Father René Laurentin (born 19 October 1917) is a French theologian, born in Tours, France), to Marie and Maurice Laurentin, an architect.
Father René Laurentin (born 19 October 1917) is a French theologian, born in Tours, France), to Marie and Maurice Laurentin, an architect.
René Ouvrard
René Ouvrard was a French priest, writer and composer.
René Ouvrard was a French priest, writer and composer.
Richard Baptist O'Brien
Richard Baptist O'Brien (1809 – 1885) was an Irish Roman Catholic priest, author and home ruler.
Richard Baptist O'Brien (1809 – 1885) was an Irish Roman Catholic priest, author and home ruler.
Richard Baptist O’Brien
Richard Baptist O'Brien (1809 – 1885) was an Irish Roman Catholic priest, author and home ruler.
Richard Baptist O'Brien (1809 – 1885) was an Irish Roman Catholic priest, author and home ruler.
Richard John Neuhaus
Richard John Neuhaus (May 14, 1936 – January 8, 2009) was a prominent Christian cleric (first as a Lutheran pastor and later as a Roman Catholic priest) and writer.
Richard John Neuhaus (May 14, 1936 – January 8, 2009) was a prominent Christian cleric (first as a Lutheran pastor and later as a Roman Catholic priest) and writer.
Richard Nikolaus von Coudenhove-Kalergi
Richard Nikolaus Eijiro von Coudenhove-Kalergi was an Austrian politician, geopolitician, philosopher and count of Coudenhove-Kalergi.
Richard Nikolaus Eijiro von Coudenhove-Kalergi was an Austrian politician, geopolitician, philosopher and count of Coudenhove-Kalergi.
Robert Hugh Benson
Robert Hugh Benson was the youngest son of Edward White Benson and his wife, Mary.
Robert Hugh Benson was the youngest son of Edward White Benson and his wife, Mary.
Robert Leiber
Robert Leiber, S.J. (1887-1967), close advisor to Pope Pius XII, a Jesuit priest from Germany was Professor for Church History at the Gregorian University in Rome from 1930-1960.
Robert Leiber, S.J. (1887-1967), close advisor to Pope Pius XII, a Jesuit priest from Germany was Professor for Church History at the Gregorian University in Rome from 1930-1960.
Robert Royal (author)
Robert Royal is a Catholic author and the President of the "Faith and Reason Institute."
Robert Royal is a Catholic author and the President of the "Faith and Reason Institute."
Robert Southwell (Jesuit)
Robert Southwell, also Saint Robert Southwell, was an English Roman Catholic priestof the Jesuit Order.
Robert Southwell, also Saint Robert Southwell, was an English Roman Catholic priestof the Jesuit Order.
Rocco Palmo
Rocco Palmo (born 1983) is a Catholic commentator and writer living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Rocco Palmo (born 1983) is a Catholic commentator and writer living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Roger Baxter
Roger Baxter was an English Jesuit, a Catholic missionary in the United States.
Roger Baxter was an English Jesuit, a Catholic missionary in the United States.
Ronald Knox
Ronald Arbuthnott Knox (17 February 1888 - 24 August 1957) was an English priest, theologian and writer, including crime novels and regular broadcasts for BBC Radio.
Ronald Arbuthnott Knox (17 February 1888 - 24 August 1957) was an English priest, theologian and writer, including crime novels and regular broadcasts for BBC Radio.
Rowanne Pasco
Rowanne Pasco is a British Roman Catholic editor, writer and reporter.
Rowanne Pasco is a British Roman Catholic editor, writer and reporter.
Rumer Godden
Margaret Rumer Godden OBE (10 December 19078 November 1998) was an English author of over 60 fiction and nonfiction books written under the name of Rumer Godden.
Margaret Rumer Godden OBE (10 December 19078 November 1998) was an English author of over 60 fiction and nonfiction books written under the name of Rumer Godden.
Ryan Murphy (writer)
Ryan Murphy is an American film and television screenwriter, director, and producer.
Ryan Murphy is an American film and television screenwriter, director, and producer.
Ryszard Kornacki
Ryszard Kornacki (born 1940 in Lublin) it a Polish poet and essayist from Międzyrzec Podlaski.
Ryszard Kornacki (born 1940 in Lublin) it a Polish poet and essayist from Międzyrzec Podlaski.
Sandra Miesel
Sandra Louise Miesel (born Sandra Louise Schwartz on November 25, 1941) is an American medievalist, writer and science fiction and fantasy fan.
Sandra Louise Miesel (born Sandra Louise Schwartz on November 25, 1941) is an American medievalist, writer and science fiction and fantasy fan.
Scott Hahn
Scott Hahn (born October 28, 1957) is a contemporary author, theologian, and Catholic apologist.
Scott Hahn (born October 28, 1957) is a contemporary author, theologian, and Catholic apologist.
Sheldon Vanauken
Sheldon Vanauken (August 4, 1914–October 28, 1996) is an American author, best known for his autobiographical book A Severe Mercy (1977), which recounts his and his wife's friendship w...
Sheldon Vanauken (August 4, 1914–October 28, 1996) is an American author, best known for his autobiographical book A Severe Mercy (1977), which recounts his and his wife's friendship w...
Shusaku Endo
Shūsaku Endō was a renowned 20th century Japanese author who wrote from the unusual perspective of being both Japanese and Catholic.
Shūsaku Endō was a renowned 20th century Japanese author who wrote from the unusual perspective of being both Japanese and Catholic.
Sigrid Undset
Sigrid Undset was a Norwegian novelist who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928.
Sigrid Undset was a Norwegian novelist who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1928.
Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen
Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen was an award-winning Portuguese poet and writer.
Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen was an award-winning Portuguese poet and writer.
Sophie Rostopchine, Comtesse de Ségur
Countess Sofiya (Sophie) Feodorovna Rostopchine, comtesse de Ségur (Saint Petersburg, 1 August 1799 - Paris, 9 February 1874) was a French writer of Russian birth.
Countess Sofiya (Sophie) Feodorovna Rostopchine, comtesse de Ségur (Saint Petersburg, 1 August 1799 - Paris, 9 February 1874) was a French writer of Russian birth.
Sophie, Countess of Ségur
Sophie, Countess of Ségur (née Countess Sofiya Feodorovna Rostopchina; Saint Petersburg, 1 August 1799 - Paris, 9 February 1874) was a French writer of Russian birth.
Sophie, Countess of Ségur (née Countess Sofiya Feodorovna Rostopchina; Saint Petersburg, 1 August 1799 - Paris, 9 February 1874) was a French writer of Russian birth.
Stanisław Mackiewicz
Stanisław "Cat" Mackiewicz was a conservative Polish writer, journalist and monarchist.
Stanisław "Cat" Mackiewicz was a conservative Polish writer, journalist and monarchist.
Stephen Pimentel
Stephen Pimentel (born 1964) is a Catholic author known for his advancement of the covenantal approach in biblical theology, as well as his writings on philosophy.
Stephen Pimentel (born 1964) is a Catholic author known for his advancement of the covenantal approach in biblical theology, as well as his writings on philosophy.
Suzanne Collins
Suzanne Collins is an American television writer and novelist, best known for writing The Hunger Games series.
Suzanne Collins is an American television writer and novelist, best known for writing The Hunger Games series.
T. C. Murray
Thomas Cornelius Murray (17 January 1873 – 7 March 1959) was an Irish dramatist who was closely associated with the Abbey Theatre.
Thomas Cornelius Murray (17 January 1873 – 7 March 1959) was an Irish dramatist who was closely associated with the Abbey Theatre.
Tadeusz Pacholczyk
Reverend Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. (born 1965) is an American Roman Catholic priest, neuroscientist and writer.
Reverend Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. (born 1965) is an American Roman Catholic priest, neuroscientist and writer.
Takashi Nagai
Takashi Nagai (永井隆 Nagai Takashi, February 3, 1908 Matsue – May 1, 1951, Nagasaki) was a physician specializing in radiology, a convert to Roman Catholicism, and a survivor of the atomic bom...
Takashi Nagai (永井隆 Nagai Takashi, February 3, 1908 Matsue – May 1, 1951, Nagasaki) was a physician specializing in radiology, a convert to Roman Catholicism, and a survivor of the atomic bom...
Taro Aso
Taro Aso was the 92nd Prime Minister of Japan serving from September 2008 to September 2009, and was defeated in the August 2009 election.
Taro Aso was the 92nd Prime Minister of Japan serving from September 2008 to September 2009, and was defeated in the August 2009 election.
Tarō Asō
Taro Aso was the 59th Prime Minister of Japan serving from September 2008 to September 2009, and was defeated in the August 2009 election.
Taro Aso was the 59th Prime Minister of Japan serving from September 2008 to September 2009, and was defeated in the August 2009 election.
Thom Fitzgerald
Thomas "Thom" Fitzgerald (born July 8, 1968) is an award winning American-Canadian film and theatre director, screenwriter, playwright and producer.
Thomas "Thom" Fitzgerald (born July 8, 1968) is an award winning American-Canadian film and theatre director, screenwriter, playwright and producer.
Thomas Aquinas
Thomas Aquinas, O.P., also Thomas of Aquin or Aquino, was an Italian Dominican priest of the Roman Catholic Church, and an immensely influential philosopher and theologian in the tra...
Thomas Aquinas, O.P., also Thomas of Aquin or Aquino, was an Italian Dominican priest of the Roman Catholic Church, and an immensely influential philosopher and theologian in the tra...
Thomas Baddeley (priest)
Thomas Baddeley (fl. 1822), was an English Roman Catholic priest in Manchester.
Thomas Baddeley (fl. 1822), was an English Roman Catholic priest in Manchester.
Thomas Elmham
Thomas Elmham (1364 – in or after 1427) was an English chronicler, was probably born at North Elmham in Norfolk.
Thomas Elmham (1364 – in or after 1427) was an English chronicler, was probably born at North Elmham in Norfolk.
Thomas Everard (Jesuit)
Thomas Everard, Everett or Everat was an English Jesuit.
Thomas Everard, Everett or Everat was an English Jesuit.
Thomas J. Reese
Thomas J. Reese, SJ, brother of Edward A. Reese, SJ, is an American Roman Catholic Jesuit priest, author, and former editor in chief of America, a weekly Catholic magazine.
Thomas J. Reese, SJ, brother of Edward A. Reese, SJ, is an American Roman Catholic Jesuit priest, author, and former editor in chief of America, a weekly Catholic magazine.
Thomas Keneally
Thomas Michael Keneally, AO (born 7 October 1935) is an Australian novelist, playwright and author of non-fiction.
Thomas Michael Keneally, AO (born 7 October 1935) is an Australian novelist, playwright and author of non-fiction.
Thomas Molnar
Molnár Tamás, Thomas Molnar or Molnar, Thomas Steven (July 26, 1921, Budapest, Hungary – July 20, 2010, Richmond, Virginia) was a Catholic philosopher, historian and political theorist.
Molnár Tamás, Thomas Molnar or Molnar, Thomas Steven (July 26, 1921, Budapest, Hungary – July 20, 2010, Richmond, Virginia) was a Catholic philosopher, historian and political theorist.
Thomas More
Sir Thomas More, known by Catholics as Saint Thomas More since 1935, was an English lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman, and noted Renaissance humanist.
Sir Thomas More, known by Catholics as Saint Thomas More since 1935, was an English lawyer, social philosopher, author, statesman, and noted Renaissance humanist.
Thomas of Ireland
Thomas of Ireland (fl. 1295-died before 1338), known as Thomas Hibernicus, not to be confused with the Franciscan friar Thomas de Hibernia (d.
Thomas of Ireland (fl. 1295-died before 1338), known as Thomas Hibernicus, not to be confused with the Franciscan friar Thomas de Hibernia (d.
Thomas Woods
Thomas E. "Tom" Woods, Jr. is an American historian, economist, political analyst, and New York Times-bestselling author.
Thomas E. "Tom" Woods, Jr. is an American historian, economist, political analyst, and New York Times-bestselling author.
Tony Hendra
Tony Hendra (born 1941) is an English satirist and writer who has worked mostly in the United States.
Tony Hendra (born 1941) is an English satirist and writer who has worked mostly in the United States.
Valerio of Bierzo
Valerio of Bierzo was an ascetic hermit and monk from the Bierzo region of Visigothic Spain.
Valerio of Bierzo was an ascetic hermit and monk from the Bierzo region of Visigothic Spain.
Vernard Poslusney
Father Vernard Poslusney, is a Roman Catholic figure and author who gained recognition through many conferences, lectures and seminars.
Father Vernard Poslusney, is a Roman Catholic figure and author who gained recognition through many conferences, lectures and seminars.
Vincent Cronin
Vincent Archibald Patrick Cronin FRSL was a British historical, cultural, and biographical writer, best known for his biographies of Louis XIV, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, Catherine the Grea...
Vincent Archibald Patrick Cronin FRSL was a British historical, cultural, and biographical writer, best known for his biographies of Louis XIV, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette, Catherine the Grea...
Vincent McNabb
Vincent McNabb, O.P. (8 July 1868 – 17 June 1943) was an Irish scholar and priest, based in London, active in evangelisation and apologetics.
Vincent McNabb, O.P. (8 July 1868 – 17 June 1943) was an Irish scholar and priest, based in London, active in evangelisation and apologetics.
Vincent-Marie Viénot, Count of Vaublanc
Vincent-Marie Viénot, Count of Vaublanc (2 March 1756 – 21 August 1845) was a French royalist politician, writer and artist.
Vincent-Marie Viénot, Count of Vaublanc (2 March 1756 – 21 August 1845) was a French royalist politician, writer and artist.
Walker Percy
Walker Percy (May 28, 1916 – May 10, 1990) was an American Southern author whose interests included philosophy and semiotics.
Walker Percy (May 28, 1916 – May 10, 1990) was an American Southern author whose interests included philosophy and semiotics.
Walter Ciszek
Rev. Walter Ciszek, S.J. (November 4, 1904–December 8, 1984) was a Polish-American Jesuit priest known for his clandestine missionary work in the Soviet Union between 1939 and 1963.
Rev. Walter Ciszek, S.J. (November 4, 1904–December 8, 1984) was a Polish-American Jesuit priest known for his clandestine missionary work in the Soviet Union between 1939 and 1963.
Walter M. Miller, Jr.
Walter Michael Miller, Jr. was an American science fiction author.
Walter Michael Miller, Jr. was an American science fiction author.
Wilfred Harrington
Wilfred John Harrington (born 1927 in Ireland) is an Irish Dominican priest.
Wilfred John Harrington (born 1927 in Ireland) is an Irish Dominican priest.
William Thomas Walsh
William Thomas Walsh (September 11, 1891 - January 22, 1949), born in Waterbury, Connecticut, was a prominent historian, educator and author; he was also an accomplished violinist.
William Thomas Walsh (September 11, 1891 - January 22, 1949), born in Waterbury, Connecticut, was a prominent historian, educator and author; he was also an accomplished violinist.
William Weathers
Bishop William Weathers (b. November 12, 1814 - d. March 4, 1895, Isleworth, Middlesex, England) was a Roman Catholic bishop of the Catholic Church in England and Wales as well the titular Bisho...
Bishop William Weathers (b. November 12, 1814 - d. March 4, 1895, Isleworth, Middlesex, England) was a Roman Catholic bishop of the Catholic Church in England and Wales as well the titular Bisho...
Zofia Kossak-Szczucka
Zofia Kossak-Szczucka (; 10 August 1889 – 9 April 1968) was a Polish writer and World War II resistance fighter.
Zofia Kossak-Szczucka (; 10 August 1889 – 9 April 1968) was a Polish writer and World War II resistance fighter.
Ángel Martínez Casado
Angel Martinez Casado (Retuerto, León Province, Spain, 1947) is a Dominican friar and PhD (doctor) in History.
Angel Martinez Casado (Retuerto, León Province, Spain, 1947) is a Dominican friar and PhD (doctor) in History.