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LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25, 2013 /Standard Newswire/ -- Author, Papal historian, and Church lecturer Charles Coulombe, K.C.S.S. is an expert of things Catholic. By order of Pope John Paul II, he was created a Knight Commander of the Order of St. Sylvester for his services rendered to the Holy See. His encyclopedic knowledge, shrewd observations, and witty anecdotes on religion in modern society provide singular and engaging commentary.

Author of Puritan's Empire: A Catholic Perspective on American History (available as a free download on Kindle for 5 days beginning Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013), Coulombe is recognized internationally for his in-depth knowledge on the influence of Catholicism in America and Europe. His audiences regularly range from graduate students at Oxford University, England to the New Mexico Military Institute, from which he graduated. His international articles have appeared in the New Oxford Review, National Catholic Register, American Thinker, Los Angeles Catholic Mission, Gnosis, Monarchy Canada, and The Irish Democrat.

Coulombe has done commentary for ABC Online on the various ceremonies connected with the death of Pope John Paul II and the election of Pope Benedict XVI. He is available for commentary on the forthcoming conclave.

Coulombe has also been a frequent critic of the Los Angeles archdiocese, always offering a uniquely insightful perspective. Coulombe is available for analysis and commentary on Archbishop Gomez and his predecessor, Roger Cardinal Mahony.

Coulombe is immediately available for studio interviews in the Los Angeles area.

Contact: J. Anthony McAlister, Media Relations (213) 973-8917