Michael Collins (3) (1960–)

Author of The Story of Christianity

For other authors named Michael Collins, see the disambiguation page.

About the Author

Michael Collins is a priest for the Archdiocese of Dublin, where he has served in a number of parishes. He has written or co-authored a number of books, including Benedict XVI: Successor to Peter, John Paid II: The Path to Sainthood, and The Story of Christianity. He recently edited The Illustrated show more Bible. show less

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Works by Michael Collins

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The Story of Christianity (1999) 433 copies

The Vatican: Secrets and Treasures of the Holy City (2008) 157 copies

Pope Francis: A Photographic Portrait of the People's Pope (2015) 66 copies, 1 review

Pope Benedict XVI: Successor to Peter (2005) 41 copies

Francis, Bishop of Rome: A Short Biography (2013) 27 copies

The Illustrated Bible (2012) — Editor — 26 copies

The Fisherman's Net: The Influence of the Popes on History (2003) 26 copies, 1 review

A History of Christianity (2024) 14 copies

John Paul II: The Path to Sainthood (2011) 11 copies

Paul VI: Pilgrim Pope (People of God) (2018) 11 copies

Good Pope John: A Short Biography (2014) 4 copies

Der Vatikan Geschichte, Kunst und Leben in der Heiligen Stadt (2009) 3 copies

Raphael's World (2020) 3 copies

Historia do cristianismo: 2000 anos de fe (2000) 2 copies

Das Christentum: 2000 Jahre in Bildern und Zeugnissen (2009) 2 copies

The Story of Christianity 2000 Years of Faith 1 copy

Ján Pavol II. Kronika neobyčajného života 1 copy

LE VATICAN (2014) 1 copy

Vatikan menyingkap rahasia kota suci 1 copy

Priča o kršćanstvu – 2000 godina vjere 1 copy

The Vatican Vatican 1 copy

Carlo Acutis 1 copy

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The Illustrated Bible: Story by Story (2012) — Editor — 87 copies

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Birthdate: 1960
Gender: male
Education: St. Conleth's College
University College, Dublin
Holy Cross College (Clonliffe College)
Pontifical Institute of Christian Archaeology
Occupations: priest
Birthplace: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Associated Place (for map): County Dublin, Ireland

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bibliothecarivs 104 reviews

Pope Francis: A Photographic Portrait of the People's Pope by Michael Collins

Nice review of Francis's first couple years of public events.

May 5, 2025

Priory 138 reviews

Fishermans Net : the influence of the popes on history by Michael Collins

This title has just been updated by the author with a new chapter covering the death and funeral of John Paul II, and the Conclave and election of Pope Benedict XVI.

Aug 20, 2013