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The Incredible Book of Vatican Facts and Papal Curiosities
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Which pope was a speed demon? What is the pope's salary? Here is a non-sacred treasure trove of fascinating, surprising, and little-known tidbits about the Vatican and the popes, not only for the 700 million Catholics in the world but also for people of other faiths. Includes a time-line of significant dates in Church history, and a glossary of Vatican terms.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #355152 in Books
- Published on: 2002-04-02
- Released on: 2002-04-02
- Original language: English
- Binding: Hardcover
- 256 pages
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Over 500 fascinating facts are collected in this treasury of trivia by Nino LoBello, who entertains readers with anecdotes about Vatican VIPS, places and palaces in Vatican City, the idiosyncrasies of myriad pontiffs, and much, much more.
About the Author
Nino Lo Bello was for eight years the Italian correspondent for the New York Herald Tribune, and for more than a quarter-century served as special correspondent for the International Herald Tribune. The Incredible Book of Vatican Facts and Papal Curiosities was the last book he wrote before his death.
