This is the story of a stray born on the Via della Conciliazione in Rome, how shes adopted by the Pope, and then rules the Vatican from museum to floorboard! First in a new series.

No one has a closer view of whats happening in the worlds tiniest nation, Vatican City, than Margaret, the Popes new cat. But she wasnt always Margaret, and she wasnt always the Popes cat. She started out as a stray on the streets of Rome, and there are those in the Vatican who wish shed never been allowed inside.

This fun, adorable new character will appeal to all kids! Here is a cat who does what she likes regardless of what others, even someone like the Pope, expects of her!

The Popes Cat is a heartwarming tale, which gives the papacy a human touch, along with a taste of life in Rome. Sweeney has done an excellent job in opening up the world of the Vatican to youngsters. I read it to my two children and they both loved it!
Christopher Lamb, Rome correspondent forThe Tablet(UK)

Young readers will surely fall in love with Margaret, the spirit-filled pet at the heart of The Pope’s Cat! Accompanied by fanciful illustrations from Roy Deleon, Jon Sweeneys first book for children invites us to peek inside the Vatican and discover a Pope who loves adorable cats just like the rest of us.
Lisa M. Hendey, founder of CatholicMom.com, author of theChime Travelersseries

Margaret brings joy and quiet companionship into the Popes life in this sweet tale of friendship that left me hungrynot only for gelato andspaghetti alle vongolebut for more stories about this dear pair.
Jennifer Grant, award-winning author ofMaybe God Is Like That Too

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