Pope Benedict XVI: Successor to Peter

by Michael Collins

Fr. Michael Collins has an intimate knowledge of Vatican affairs and has met Pope Benedict XVI on several occasions. He writes a balanced biography of the new pope for those who would like to know him better. The book describes the former Cardinal Ratzinger in both a human and historical context. Starting with the Pope's early years in Bavaria and his youth during the Second World War, he goes to describe Benedict XVI's academic career, teaching at...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0809143844
• ISBN13: 9780809143849
• Release Date: September 2005
• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.2"