Let there be light -- illuminating info about today's Catholic church

Catholicism All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition offers a path toward understanding the beliefs of the Catholic church and how the church operates. Fully updated with information on newly canonized saints, updated teachings from Pope Francis, and how Catholic beliefs intersect with the modern world, this edition gets you up to date with the last 2,000-or-so years of Catholic history.

With five minibooks in one, this friendly Dummies guide will answer your pressing questions, such as: What do Catholics believe? What happens in Mass? Who are the saints? What is the role of the Pope? -- and other cool stuff you've been wanting to know about this Christian denomination with over 1 billion members worldwide.

With Catholicism All-in-One For Dummies, 2nd Edition, you will:

• Discover the core tenets of the Catholic religion
• Learn all about the papacy and get to know Pope Francis
• Get a primer on the Catholic saints, including those newly canonized

• Walk through the traditions of Mass and the seven sacraments

  This is an excellent resource for anyone who needs a clear guide to the practices and rules of the Catholic faith and wants a fascinating look into a prominent world religion.