M.C. Devine

THE WORLD'S CARDINAL

Boston: St. Paul Editions, 1964. 3rd printing. Hardcover. A fine hardcover book in a near-fine dustjacket. INSCRIBED BY RICHARD CARDINAL CUSHING ON THE FRONT FREE ENDPAPER. Cushing signed the book to Rev. James Harvey Miller "with fondest regards" Item #1240841

A biography of Cardinal Cushing, who Archbishop of Boston from 1944-1970. He was a popular prelate known for his ecumenical spirit and fundraising skills. After the long tenure of the ultra-conservative Cardinal O'Connell, many found the affable Cushing to be a breath of fresh air.

Price: $200.00