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Where Is The Vatican?

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Where Is the Vatican? by Megan Stine offers an engaging exploration of the world’s smallest independent country, the Vatican City, and its immense global influence. Nestled within Rome, the Vatican is not only the center of the Roman Catholic Church but also home to the Pope, serving as both a spiritual and political hub for over a billion Catholics worldwide. The book traces the Vatican’s history from its roots in early Christianity, through the construction of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel, to its role in shaping religious and political events across centuries. Readers will discover the treasures of Vatican art, architecture, and archives, as well as the importance of the Vatican in contemporary global issues. Rich in historical details and cultural insights, this book highlights how a city of less than half a square kilometer continues to hold extraordinary religious, cultural, and historical significance in the modern world.

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Series Title

Reading Corner : WHO HQ

Call Number

945 STI w

Publisher

New York : Penguin Random House., 2019

Collation

108 hlm.: ilus.; 14 x 19 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

978-1-5247-9259-6

Classification

945

Content Type

text

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Edition

1

Subject(s)

Vatican City
Catholic Church
St. Peter’s Basilica and Sistine Chapel
Popes
Religion and politics in Europe

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