The history of the Roman Catholic Church is the gateway to understanding 2,000 years of Western and at times world civilization. Edward Norman's lavishly illustrated new account, set to become a classic, begins with how Roman Catholics understand their faith, before telling the story of the multifar[...]

The Simple Guide to The Roman Catholic Church will help you appreciate the significance of the largest organized religion in the world, understand what it means to be a Roman Catholic, recognize the Church's key practices and beliefs, and avoid faux pas in conversation, in travelling, in personal re[...]