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ZITA EMPRESS OF AUSTRIA AND QUEEN OF HUNGARY

ZITA EMPRESS OF AUSTRIA AND QUEEN OF HUNGARY

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By Charles A. Coulombe

Zita: Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary Empress Zita of Austria (1892,1989) was declared a Servant of God by Pope Benedict XVI. But who is she? What is it about her life and spirituality that inspired the Church to open the investigation into her beatification? 

Zita’s life and her integral role within the House of Habsburg during the tumultuous 20th century are not well known. In Zita: Empress of Austria and Queen of Hungary , Charles Coulombe takes readers through Zita’s lineage and the political climate she was born into, Bl. Charles and Zita’s marriage, her support of Bl. Charles amid the destruction of the Catholic Monarchy, and much more. Bl. Charles and Zita’s story is one of hope, perseverance, and great faith. Through this couple’s devotion to the Sacred Heart, they inspired their children and their peoples to a greater love of God and country, despite the many trials they faced. As we similarly live in a society that denies God and attacks the family, we can turn to the example of this saintly couple.

This edition emphasizes fidelity to Catholic tradition, a disciplined approach to prayer, and growth in the theological and moral virtues. It provides practical guidance suitable for a home, parish group, or classroom, encouraging slow reading, reflection, and concrete resolutions. The aim is steady conversion, not quick impressions, so the structure helps readers remain focused on Scripture, the sacramental life, and the wisdom of trusted Catholic teachers.

  • Chronicles the life of Empress Zita of Austria, her marriage to Bl. Charles, and their defense of the Catholic Monarchy amid 20th-century upheaval.
  • Highlights Zita’s faith, perseverance, and devotion to the Sacred Heart, which shaped her family and nation.
  • Provides historical and spiritual context for why the Church opened her cause for beatification.
  • Emphasizes fidelity to Catholic tradition, disciplined prayer, and growth in virtue as modeled by Zita and Charles.
  • Offers practical structure for reflection and spiritual formation, suitable for home study, parish groups, or classrooms.