Pope Benedict XVI -- Background and Resources

Photos of the Installation of the New Pope

Pope Benedict XVI's Coat of Arms
What does it mean?

Pope Benedict XVI

I am "a simple, humble worker
in the vineyard of the Lord."

We aim not to lord over your faith but to serve your joy.
(From Cardinal Ratzinger's Ordination Card)

Biography of Pope Benedict XVI

First Address of Pope Benedict XVI

Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
Address of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger

Address of His Holiness Benedict XVI to the Clergy of Rome

From An Introduction to Christianity --

Doubt and Belief —
Man’s Situation Before The Question of God

Cardinal Ratzinger and the Principle of "For"

“The Idea of the Name”

The Meaning of Catholic

The Problem of Faith in Jesus Today

Understanding the Thinking of Pope Benedict XVI

Popes Who Have Taken the Name Benedict

Theologians reflect on Pope Benedict XVI's theology
by Jerry Filteau, Catholic News Service

For pope, dialogue does not mean
toning down doctrinal teachings

Pope Benedict XVI and the Future of the Church

Cardinal Ratzinger's Haven in Tuscany

For pope, dialogue does not mean toning down doctrinal teachings, by John Thavis, Catholic News Service

New Vatican doctrine chief a theologian who knows pastoral issues, by Jerry Filteau, Catholic News Service

Must Read!!

Thomas Bohlin, Joseph Bottum, Thomas Cahill,
E.J. Dionne, Joseph Fessio, Jon Meacham
and Mary Aquin O'Neill discuss Pope Benedict XVI
and the future of the Catholic Church

Interview with Charlie Rose --
Lorenzo Albacete on the New Pope
and the Future of the Church