Papal Books

— Terry Polakovic Human life. We marvel at its complexity, we wonder at its fragility, and as Catholics we embrace its dignity. But as far back as 1880, the Church has faced the reality that our culture ...

— Pope Benedict XVI In this bold, momentous work, Joseph Ratzinger — in his first book written since he became Pope — seeks to salvage the person of Jesus from today’s “popular” depictions and to ...

— Monsignor Slawomir Oder with Saverio Gaeta Available in English for the first time, this engaging and enlightening biography of John Paul II argues the case that the late pope’s life and deeds make him a ...

— Mary Ann Glendon For twenty centuries, the Catholic Church has radically shaped world history — and survived it. In the decades following the Second Vatican Council, three popes have carried forward ...

In this book, Peter Seewald describes the extensive interviews with Pope Benedict XVI. It is an engaging portrait of this brilliant theologian and pastor who has put his life entirely at the service of God and his ...

-JOSEPH CARDINAL RATZINGER (Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI) With a New Preface and Foreword by Robert Cardinal Sarah This new Commemorative Edition of one of the most important works written by Joseph Ratzinger, The ...

–Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger Well known for his important scholarly contributions to dogmatic theology and biblical commentary, Joseph Ratzinger has also written penetrating observations of our times. Formerly ...

Is truth knowable? If we know the truth, must we hide it in the name of tolerance? While describing world religions, Pope Benedict XVI embraces the challenge of meeting diverse understandings of spiritual truth ...

Prolific author and international speaker Karl Schultz invites the reader to join with Blessed Mary and St. Joseph, using the ancient prayer method of lectio divina to grow in age, grace, and wisdom. By following ...

Former Cardinal Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, responds with candor, frankness and deep insight to an in-depth interview addressing deep questions of faith and the living of that faith in today's world. ...

by Pope Benedict XVI. This book is a precious gift of wisdom that explains how the trials of the Church are providential. The former Cardinal Ratzinger discusses the need of the Papal Primacy to ensure Christian ...

Priesthood, Celibacy and the Crisis of the Catholic Church Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Robert Cardinal Sarah 'The priesthood is going through a dark time', according to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Robert ...

Written over three decades ago by former Cardinal Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, this profound treatise is perhaps more timely now as a statement on the biblical grounds for cooperation among believing ...

Pope Benedict XVI is widely considered among many to be the greatest theologian and Catholic thinker of our time. In this book, author James Day unpacks the voluminous teachings of Pope Benedict and presents his ...

by former Cardinal Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, with Vittorio Messori. In this controversial interview, former Cardinal Ratzinger speaks candidly and forcefully about the state of the Church in the ...

Proceeding from the prayerful dialogue between Jesus and His Eternal Father, former Cardinal Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI, shows how one can only approach the mystery of the Heart of Christ through the ...

by former Cardinal Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI. Spanning deep divides in modern Catholic scholarship, the Holy Father presents a compelling biblical theology that shows us the Bible's most fundamental ...

by Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI. This book offers new insights on the character and Biblical foundation of the worldwide best-selling Catechism. The Catechism is an excellent teaching tool that ...

Rich in humor and culture, passion and love for the cause of God and man, this is the autobiography of former Cardinal Ratzinger, now Pope Benedict XVI. He tells of his family life, the years of Nazi oppression ...

A concise compendium of the fundamental principles of Christian life by three of the most respected scholars in the Catholic Church: Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger (now Pope Benedict XVI), Han Urs Von Balthasar and ...