Written by a Vatican insider and accomplished church historian, this book is a unique behind-the-scenes look at the
world’s smallest nation and
the spiritual center of the Catholic Church. Produced with the full cooperation of the Vatican, this is a beautifully
illustrated insiders guide into the
2,000 year long history of the Vatican and papal influence, daily life and governance of the world’s largest religious
body, and the art collections
and other priceless treasures rarely seen by the public. In addition to a unique photographic tour, the book includes
personal interviews with
various Vatican employees and insiders who make their home there, from a Swiss Guard to a singer in the Sistine
Chapel choir. This book is an
unparalleled look into life inside the Holy City.
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see a sneak-peek of public television’s “Secrets of the Vatican,” airing nationally in March 2009, which will feature
the book and author Father Michael Collins.