Basil Hume: The Monk Cardinal

by Anthony Howard

Book Overview

Following Cardinal Basil Hume's death on 17 June 1999, The Times concluded his obituary with a remarkable accolade: 'Few churchman in this century, inside or outside the Catholic Church, have died more deeply loved.'

Basil Hume served as Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster for twenty-three years and his holiness and wisdom made him an extraordinary leader. In this enthralling biography, Anthony Howard, who has had unique access to Cardinal...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0755312481
• ISBN13: 9780755312481
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Headline
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.2" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary