The Vatican

Author: Michael Collins

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Price : $45.00 NZD
ISBN : 9781409349754
Publisher : Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Imprint : Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd
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Publication date : 01 January 2014
Dimensions : 276mm X 229mm
Produced in : United Kingdom
RRP : 45.0
Availability date : 01 March 2014
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Author : Michael Collins
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Dewey classification : 945.634
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Pages : 320
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Description

This is a unique visual guide to life inside the spiritual centre of the Catholic Church, updated to include Pope Francis. The Vatican explores Vatican City, the world's smallest sovereign state and the spiritual heart of one of the world's great religions with worldwide influence. Through the inside knowledge of Father Michael Collins, gain a privileged insight into the 2,000 year history, traditional ceremonies, priceless treasures and spectacular architecture of the Vatican. Find fascinating accounts of the day-to-day running of the state, illustrated by the stories of those who live or work in this extraordinary city within a city; from a priest and a chorister to a gardener. With specially commissioned photographs covering every aspect of life at the heart of the Roman Catholic Church, The Vatican will take you right inside this extraordinary world.

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Father Michael Collins was born in Dublin and was ordained in 1985. Following postgraduate studies at the Pontifical Institute of Christian Archaeology in Rome, he lectured on world religion at the American University in Rome. He presently holds a pastoral appointment in Dublin.