New York: Rizzoli, Date: 2005. A Fine unmarked copy with Fine dustjacket. Joseph Ratzinger, who chose the name Benedict XVI after Europe's patron saint from Norcia, served as John Paul II's most trusted colleague, was the theological leader of the Congregation fot the Divinity of the Faith for almost 20 years, and was the driving force behind the Catholic Church's new Catechism. In this compelling volume, the author reviews the life of Ratzinger, from his modest youth in Bavaria to his ordination in 1951; from his participation in the Second Vatican Council in the 1960's to his nomination for archbishop and then Cardinal of Munich in 1977, to his past 25 years in the Roman Curia. The title of the book is a quote from words spoken by Pope Benedict from the balcony of Saint Peter's upon being introduced as the new pontiff. **** NOT AN EX LIBRARY COPY **** R6. Soft Cover. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 2005. Rizzoli ISBN 0847828018 9780847828012 [GB]

Rizzoli, Date: 2005-05-31. Paperback. Used:Good. 2005. Rizzoli ISBN 0847828018 9780847828012 [US]