Book One of the NEW OSV Kids Discover Series

Children can spend hours paging through OSV Kids Discover: The Pope. This book is filled with fun facts and eye-catching graphics about the life, history, theology, and unique role of the office of the pope.

Here's what real kids are saying about OSV kids discover: The Pope

This book talks about the Pope in a way that any child can understand. I recommend this book to children interested in growing closer to the Pope. It's also good for teachers to show to their students before a new pope comes. I loved this and learned a lot from this book!

bryson, 7th grader

I loved the book because it helps me learn about the Pope which is our Catholic faith. I learned about what they wore and what is symbolized. I also learned about the history of the Popes throughout the different places to visit at the vatican. I thought that it was cool to learn about Pope Francis even though he is not our Pope anymore. 

Helena, 5th grader

This book gave me the behind the scenes look at the papacy in simple and easy wording. This book never left me bored but instead excited to turn the page!

grace, 7th grader

This book directly targes the learning of the Pope. I read this book and learned about the Pope, Vatican City, how you become Pope, all of the different popes, papacy things, and so much more! It was very enjoyable and fun to read. I also learned while enjoying it!

sydney, 7th grader

"My favorite part is...THE POPEMOBILE!! It is SO cool!!"

Adeline, age 6

"My favorite part was countries visited by Pope Leo XIV: 1 and counting! Plus, fun fact, "no pope has visited Antarctica!" I LOVE the popemobile page, awesome book, kids will love it! VERY BEST POPE BOOK!"

Sophia, age 10

Explore the Papacy 

  • High impact photos and short blocks of text engage even reluctant readers 
  • Fun papal trivia and fascinating facts will keep kids reading for hours!

From discovering interesting information about papal pets and popemobiles to absorbing serious explanations of papal authority and infallibility, children can return to this book again and again to enjoy and appreciate the gift of the papacy to the Church.

THE Informative visual guide to the most important office within the Catholic Church

  • Which Pope Kept an elephant for a pet? 
  • Who was the first Pope to change his name? 
  • Where do Pope's go on vacation?
  • Why are the Pope's guards Swiss? 

Topics Include

  • A Timeline of Popes 
  • Becoming the Pope 
  • What does a Pope do all day?
  •  The Pope as Monarch
OSV Kids Discover: The Pope

Papal Resources


Whether you're a Catholic school teacher, DRE, or homeschooling mom, you'll love these book extensions created by author Colleen Pressprich.

Papacy Lesson Plan
Papal coat of arms activity
design your own popemobile
OSV Kids Discover: The Pope lesson plan
Papal research report
papal timeline
papal biography