Fictional popes, heads of the worldwide Catholic Church, heads of state or sovereigns of the Papal States and later the Vatican City State.

Paul's work, Historia Arturii Aureliani, goes into the history of Britain and the coming of the Saxons, and those who rose up and fought them. Many of the familiar characters such as …

Mar 28, 2025 · As long as the genre remains historical fiction, they cannot do anything else. A contemporary novel can feature a fictional Pope, thus taking a single sideways step into …

Jun 23, 2023 · King Arthur, the figure we know, is a fiction. However his character is based on real men, perhaps the most interesting of which is Ambrosius Aurelianus.

Apr 30, 2025 · From insightful biographies and historical studies to gripping adult fiction set within the intrigue of the Vatican, and of course, works by Pope Francis, these books, available with …

Feb 11, 2019 · It is a futuristic tale of the last pope, in fact, the last Christian, living under house arrest, growing feeble-minded, in a new world order with a general as its despot.

May 8, 2025 · This essay examines the allure of the Vatican in fiction, analyzes major works set within its walls, and explores recurring themes that make these stories so compelling.

Feb 28, 2013 · With seemingly prescient timing, Sweeney's biography tells the life story, as far as is known, of Pope Celestine V who reigned for six months in 1294 and was the only Pope to …

May 6, 2025 · A lost gospel, a contentious relic, and a dying pope’s final wish converge to send two brothers—both Vatican priests—on an intellectual quest to untangle Christianity’s greatest …

May 6, 2025 · Whether you’re looking for a deep historical analysis or an insider’s glimpse behind the scenes, here are some of the best books to read about the Vatican and the papacy, from …