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VATICAN—A brilliant thinker and prolific writer, Pope Benedict XVI wrote 66 books in his lifetime. His final work, “What Is Christianity? The Last Writings,” was published in Italian on January 20, just weeks after his death at age 95 on December 31, 2022. Ignatius Press published the English translation of…
On the first anniversary of the former pope's death, we look at his final work, “What Is Christianity? The Last Writings,” published by Ignatius Press.
Pope Benedict XVI reflects in the book on what role missionary work has in today’s world, when interreligious dialogue often takes its place.
Thinking about this 95-year-old man reflecting with gratitude on his mother’s efforts when he was a little boy brought tears to my eyes.
BOOK PICK: The range of topics covered in ‘What Is Christianity?’ is a reminder of the breadth and depth of Benedict’s thought and interests.