Garcia Moreno - Hard Cover

The idea of a Catholic administration seems absurd in the modern world, where the liberal philosophy of absolute separationism between Church and State is pervasive. Yet, genuine Catholic political figures like Gabriel Garcia Moreno could still be found in the world as recently as 150 years ago (1821-1875). In his two terms as president of Ecuador, Garcia Moreno made a concerted effort to improve society there by enacting changes that were strongly influenced by Catholic teachings.

García Moreno championed Catholicism as Ecuador's official religion and led the nation's consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus over vehement opposition from liberals and Freemasons.

García Moreno, a martyr for his devotion to the Catholic Church, was murdered after winning his third presidential election. García Moreno "fallen beneath the steel of the wicked for the Church," the pope lamented after his passing. García Moreno is correctly referred to be a martyr for the Faith and a champion of Catholic social teachings despite politically motivated delays in his official canonization process.