Blessed Karl of Austria

<p>This book expresses support for the Catholic sainthood of Blessed Karl Austria’s last emperor while presenting a firm stance against monarchy and Christian fundamentalism.</p><p>Contrary to some advocates for Karl’s cause the author is a believer in democracy and a critic of the House of Habsburg. She promotes Karl’s sainthood due to her strong convictions about Karl’s heroism as a husband father soldier leader and peacemaker.</p><p>Some subjects discussed include:<br />- Why canonize anybody?<br />- Misrepresentations of Karl: A Growing Problem<br />- An Anti-Monarchist’s Case for Karl<br />- Karl and Pope Francis<br />- An Advocate for Cultural and Religious Tolerance<br />- The “Peace Ruler”</p><p>The book is not a biography but a collection of personal reflections and insights advancing the opinion that Karl if he were made an “official saint" would be a positive influence for people of all walks of life in the world today.  </p><p>The author also discusses Karl’s influence in her own life as a role model and the story of how she got to be named after Karl’s wife Empress Zita.</p>