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Informationen zum Autor Edited by Sister Mary Ann Walsh - Foreword by King Abdullah II and Shimon Peres Klappentext Benedict XVI is an extraordinary presentation of the first five years of Benedict's leadership as pope. The book features over 110 brilliant full-color photos rarely seen outside the Vatican. It also includes thoughtful commentary and warm memories from U.S. Church leaders, excerpts from Benedict's own writings, and provides an essential resource section. Benedict XVI is an invaluable keepsake and resource for Catholics, spiritual seekers, and those interested in how Catholicism touches the world today. INTRODUCTIONS Greeting from the Vatican, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Secretary of State, Vatican City Foreword, King Abdullah II of Jordan Foreword, President Shimon Peres of Israel Preface, Cardinal Francis George, OMI, President, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Pope Benedict XVI: First Five Years of Papacy, John Thavis Personal Reflections Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr of Cincinnati PART I: PILGRIM Essays Unity: A Key Priority Europe: Strength, Struggle China: Catholics Together Finding God in Everyone Message from the Blue Mosque Healing for Christians and Jews On the Road Africa: Reconciliation, Justice, Peace A Continental Mission: Stand for the Poor With Youth: Ever the Catechist Papal Visit 2008: Christ Our Hope Personal Reflections Bishop William Skylstad of Spokane Archbishop Robert J. Carlson of St. Louis Archbishop Timothy Broglio for the Military Services USA Cardinal Francis George, OMI, Archbishop of Chicago Nancy Wiechec, Visual Media Manager, Catholic News Service Sister Mary Ann Walsh, RSM, Director of Media Relations, USCCB Helen Osman, Secretary for Communications, USCCB PART II: PASTOR Essays Giving the Look of Love They Crave Turning to Altotting, Inspired by Mary Arms of the Man The Teachable Garment Music: Joy to His World The Word Has a Face, the Person, Christ Pope Benedict XVI, Model Liturgist Mass Participation from Within Shepherding Cats The Heart of a Disciple Quaerere Deum, to Seek God Priesthood Rooted in Prayer Searing Pain of Abuse Personal Reflections Archbishop Timothy Dolan of New York Archbishop John C. Nienstedt of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Cardinal John Foley, Grand Master of the Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem Archbishop George J. Lucas of Omaha Cardinal Edward Egan, Archbishop Emeritus of New York Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop of Philadelphia Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley, Archbishop of Boston PART III: PROPHET Part 46 Essays Caritas in Veritate Ethics and Economics First Justice, Then Charity Human Rights Human Life and Bioethics The Peace Pope Migration: A Sign of the Times Leading the Green Revolution "Friending" Is Evangelizing Family: Basis for Society Faith and Political Life A Challenge to Catholic Educators Hope for Today Personal Reflections Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond of New Orleans Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza of Galveston-Houston RESOURCES The Life and Ministry of Pope Benedict XVI Key Writings of Pope Benedict Contributors Acknowledgments Index ...
