Matthew Bunson brings his deep knowledge and understanding of Catholic history and Faith to this biography of our new Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI. Here's your chance to learn more about this remarkable man in an easily readable, yet meticulously researched book.

In these pages you'll read about his early life in Germany, his growth and influence in the Church as bishop and cardinal, and his election as our 265th pope. Included is a chronology of the life of Pope Benedict XVI and the dynamic world history through which he lived and worked.

Table of Contents:
"Foreword" by Our Sunday Visitor Publisher Gregory Erlandson

Introduction

Part I. Sede Vacante: The Vacant See
Chapter 1: Farewell to a Beloved Pope
Chapter 2: Between the Reigns
Chapter 3: The Conclave's Issues

Part II. "Habemus Papam!": We Have a Pope!
Chapter 4: White Smoke and Bells
Chapter 5: Servant of the Servants of God
Chapter 6: The Pallium and the Fisherman's Ring

Part III. "Tu es Petrus": You Are Peter
Chapter 7: Son of Bavaria
Chapter 8: Co-Workers With the Truth
Chapter 9: Let Us Move Forward
Epilogue

Acknowledgments
Appendix A. Books by Pope Benedict XVI (Available in English)
Appendix B. Popes of the Roman Catholic Church
Glossary

Including a 16-page full-color picture section, this book will help you get to know the former Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger of Germany -- Pope Benedict XVI.