The book "The Papacy! As It Was and as It Is. Also, The Open Confession; and the Papal Monasteries" by author William Hogan is a study covering the history and current state of the Catholic Church. The author draws attention to the practices of the Roman Catholic Church, in particular to secret confessions and papal monasteries. He examines the impact of these practices on believers and society as a whole, revealing their pros and cons. The book contains analysis of historical facts, religious arguments and personal observations of the author, making it an interesting read for anyone interested in modern Christianity and its practices.