Bibliograph

The Vatican, and other Christian holy places, Victoria Parker

Type

Label

The Vatican, and other Christian holy places, Victoria Parker

Language

eng

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The Vatican

Oclc number

50643737

Responsibility statement

Victoria Parker

Series statement

Holy places

Sub title

and other Christian holy places

Summary

An introduction to Catholicism which focuses on the Vatican City

Table Of Contents

What is the Vatican? -- Roman Catholic headquarters -- What is it like inside Vatican City? -- What is St. Peter's Basilica? -- How do Roman Catholics celebrate their faith? -- Visiting the Pope and his palace -- Why is the Sistine Chapel special? -- Vatican treasures -- Saints and relics -- Feast days and festivals -- Places of pilgrimage -- Other Roman Catholic holy places -- Who is Pope John Paul II?

Target audience

primary

Classification