It is difficult to overstate the impact Pope Benedict XVI has had on the Catholic Church. During his tenure, he has served as a priest, bishop, cardinal, an advisor at the Second Vatican Council, Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, and, most famously— As the 265th Pope. In addition to his services for the Church, Joseph Ratzinger is often regarded as one of the most influential intellectuals in modern history, inspiring and challenging Catholics and non-Catholics alike with his writings. He has produced more than 60 books, a variety of articles, and numerous homilies. For those seeking a deeper engagement with his teachings — The Pope Benedict XVI Reader serves as a point of entry that can lead you to a better understanding of his numerous influential works. This inspiring book is a fascinating portrait of Ratzinger, a man whose legacy of scholarly erudition, pastoral gentleness, and deep and abiding love for Christ and his Church continues to awe the world.

• A compilation of extracts from Ratzinger’s interviews, speeches, audiences, homilies, and books.
• This wide-ranging collecting of excerpts also cover topics related to the Church, Trinity, the Bible, the person of Jesus Christ, Mary and the saints, the liturgy, prayer, and the Second Vatican Council.