Vatican City, Sep 13, 2010 / 12:34 pm
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) announced on Monday that they are releasing a new book on the Holy Father, intended to be “an unprecedented look into the first five years of Benedict's reign.”
“Benedict XVI: Essays and Reflections on His Papacy,” will be released on Sept. 19 by the USCCB along with Sheed & Ward, an imprint of Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
The new book provides a glimpse into the life and work of the Holy Father and will feature excerpts from his writings including reflections and quotes, more than 100 full-color photographs and a resource section. The essays are divided into three parts: Part I Pilgrim, Part II Pastor, and Part III Prophet.
A press release on Sept. 13 stated that USCCB director of media relations Sr. Mary Ann Walsh edited the book, which also features forewords by King Abdullah II of Jordan and President Shimon Peres of Israel. The new publication also contains articles by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Cardinal Francis George, USCCB president, and John Thavis, Rome bureau chief for Catholic News Service.